Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Sounds like leaky impeller gasket. -Original Message- From: robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2015-05-26 10:12 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert robertabb...@eastlink.ca Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery Burt: If you are referring to the 'water pump' on the front of the engine, that is not where the antifreeze is originating from.it appears to be dripping from the back of the engine on the port side or to the right looking into the engine compartment from the companionway. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 -84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-26 10:59 AM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: I would replace my water pump shaft seals. Can't hurt and might fix the problem. Burt 1974 CC 33 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Russo via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:34 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Russo Subject: Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
John: Taking into account my previous post to Burt, can you elaborate on the leaky impeller gasket. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-26 1:01 PM, John Irvin via CnC-List wrote: Sounds like leaky impeller gasket. From: robert via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: 2015-05-26 10:12 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert mailto:robertabb...@eastlink.ca Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery Burt: If you are referring to the 'water pump' on the front of the engine, that is not where the antifreeze is originating from.it appears to be dripping from the back of the engine on the port side or to the right looking into the engine compartment from the companionway. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 -84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-26 10:59 AM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List wrote: I would replace my water pump shaft seals. Can't hurt and might fix the problem. Burt 1974 CC 33 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
I would replace my water pump shaft seals. Can't hurt and might fix the problem. Burt 1974 CC 33 -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of John Russo via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 2:34 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: John Russo Subject: Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Gotta be a freeze plug that weeps. Contracts when cold and seals when warm. On May 24, 2015, at 8:21 PM, Brent Driedger via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: Interesting problem. I have a small John Deere tractor with a 23 hp Yanmar engine. When the temperature is hovering lower than minus 15c a small amount of antifreeze leeks out onto the garage floor. I've always wondered why. There's little change in the overall volume of the cooling system and all summer long there's no issue. Maybe a Yanmar thing. Brent 27-5 Lake Winnipeg. Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2015, at 8:24 PM, robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
I discovered that the radiator cap on the after market heat exchanger was worn and allowing anti-freeze to escape when the engine heated up. Replaced the radiator cap with a new one and it seems to have solved that problem. I too had drain valves that would mysteriously open. Solved that problem first, but the problem persisted and found the radiator cap issue. Gremlins pop up in many places. -- Original Message -- From: robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert robertabb...@eastlink.ca Sent: 5/24/2015 9:24:58 PM Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Rob, I have noticed leaks of the antifreeze throughout last winter as well. (1st winter with the new to me boat, Yanmar 3ym30, extended life antifreeze). All was fine in the previous summer. Some hoses carrying the antifreeze needed to be tightened up and the leaks went away. The coldness causes the nipple/hose seal not to be as tight as it is in warmer temperatures. Marek C320 Hamilton, ON On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 9:24 PM, robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
when you replaced the radiator cap, was it a 7 psi or 15 psi one? Marek -Original Message- From: Glenn via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 25, 2015 8:58 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Glenn Subject: Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery I discovered that the radiator cap on the after market heat exchanger was worn and allowing anti-freeze to escape when the engine heated up. Replaced the radiator cap with a new one and it seems to have solved that problem. I too had drain valves that would mysteriously open. Solved that problem first, but the problem persisted and found the radiator cap issue. Gremlins pop up in many places. -- Original Message -- From: robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert robertabb...@eastlink.ca Sent: 5/24/2015 9:24:58 PM Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Sounds more probable than Rich's theory.might putting paper towel around the area that might indicate if there is a leak. And it only happens during the winter so the cold is obviously causing the leakagejust exactly where. Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 1:03 PM, S Thomas via CnC-List wrote: Maybe the pump shaft seal leaks a bit when it is super cold? Steve Thomas CC27 MKIII Port Stanley, ON - Original Message - From: robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert robertabb...@eastlink.ca Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:24 Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
Re: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery
Interesting problem. I have a small John Deere tractor with a 23 hp Yanmar engine. When the temperature is hovering lower than minus 15c a small amount of antifreeze leeks out onto the garage floor. I've always wondered why. There's little change in the overall volume of the cooling system and all summer long there's no issue. Maybe a Yanmar thing. Brent 27-5 Lake Winnipeg. Sent from my iPhone On May 24, 2015, at 8:24 PM, robert via CnC-List cnc-list@cnc-list.com wrote: John: Thank you both good tips...your first one could be the culprit but your second one could also be the culprit.the antifreeze (Preston) is approx. 8 years oldI will flush and replace it before Fall layup and see what happens. As I said earlier, it does not happen after launch and before hauljust during the cold of winter. A few years back, one of the engine block antifreeze drain valves came loose during the sailing motoring season which was noticed when antifreeze entered the bilgea little stress until the loose valve was detected. Some times we get lucky! Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2015-05-24 3:33 PM, John Russo via CnC-List wrote: Check to insure your engine block drain valves are tight before winter storage. Second thought is weird but offered anyhow. Is antifreeze fresh? Could there be a blockage somewhere where the antifreeze is diluted and freezes which would expand and force the top stuff out somehow. I said it was a weird thought! I will discuss it with the mechanic at the yard who is pretty sharp and seen most things. John CC 32 Arpeggio -Original Message- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:25 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: robert Subject: Stus-List Antifreeze Mystery After the engine is winterized in the Fall, I place a plastic pan under it.not sure why but I do. Every Spring, there is approximately a half a cup or 250 ml of antifreeze in the pan. I have looked everywhere for the source of this antifreeze but I can't find out where it is coming from. The boat was launched 3 weeks ago, the engine has about 3 hours on it since then, the pan is still under the engine but there is no antifreeze in it. And the antifreeze does not appear during the sailing season. I notice every Spring the level of the antifreeze in the 'overflow container' is down a bit and I refill to the 'FULL LEVEL' but that container is not leaking. It's a mystery! Anybody experience this and/or have any ideas where this antifreeze could be originating from? Rob Abbott AZURA CC 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com ___ Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
