Donheist
Active member
Hi - I have a hot engine within 30 mins of leaving anchorage today. Battery charging and temp lights on. The coolant water is a good level but is warm. Strainer is clear. Impeller is good. Belt tension good. But the freshwater coolant reservoir is hot so there is clearly an overheating issue. Alternator is very hot. Water pump wheel hot. Heat exchanger and exhaust don’t feel over hot. I have had problems with the alternator it - needed to jump start the other day because (I later discovered) I had a loose earth on alternator (now repaired and 3 trouble free engine hours since) so it was not charging and not grounding the ignition circuit. Related or red herring?
Any advice on a) cause and b) get me home solution - about 30 miles from a port. There is of course no wind worth having but could probably get to an anchorage - just rather get to a harbour with mechanics and parts.
Any advice on a) cause and b) get me home solution - about 30 miles from a port. There is of course no wind worth having but could probably get to an anchorage - just rather get to a harbour with mechanics and parts.