How do you clean a marine aftercooler?
Re: Best way to clean an aftercooler? I used tri sodium Phosphate (TSP) which you can still get at Jamestown Supply. It is a great degreaser and is easy on the metals and solder joints. It can also be safely mixed with bleach to clean bilges and soot off the bulkheads etc.
How do you backflush a cooling water exchanger?
Steps:
- Close the seawater inlet valve to the exchanger.
- Close the seawater outlet valve to the exchanger.
- Open the exchanger seawater drain and confirm that it is completely empty.
- Close the closed cycle water inlet valve to the exchanger.
- Close the closed cycle water outlet valve to the exchanger.
How do I clean my aftercooler core?
How do you replace the water pump impeller on a Volvo Penta?
Replacing the water pump impeller constitutes one of the major repair and maintenance procedures on a Volvo Penta engine. With no external housings that must be removed, the water pump can be replaced within an hour with a few steps and basic tools. Unclasp the clamps on the engine cover and pull it off the engine.
How can I Make my Volvo Penta engine last longer?
The best conditions for a long-lasting, reliable and high-performing engine are created through regularly scheduled maintenance and the use of Genuine Volvo Penta Parts. Regardless of the operating conditions, we recommend consulting your local Volvo Penta dealer for advice on your particular service needs.
What kind of engine does a Volvo Penta have?
This 4.3 L V-6 gasoline engine has a balanced shaft located in the center of the engine and offers quiet and virtually vibration-free operation. Volvo Penta only makes this engine in a non-catalyzed model that is not available in California and only in limited volumes in the U.S.
How often do you replace the impeller on a penta?
Replacement impeller for my external water supply pump for a Volve Penta. These have to be replace every few years and the OE ones like this hold up better. Fit my 1995 190 FOUR WINNS boat like a champ!