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Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: eliminator18 on March 08, 2012, 01:05:33 PM

Title: coolant hose routing?
Post by: eliminator18 on March 08, 2012, 01:05:33 PM

new to the jet boat world, i just bought a bbc eliminator jet boat, and noticed that there are on/off hose valves, and hoses everywhere, is this normal? is there a  website that shows how this is to be routed and what the valves are for?

Title: Re: coolant hose routing?
Post by: mobboss on March 08, 2012, 01:21:44 PM

welcome aboard! yes there is google it. someone on this site may have a copy of it .

Title: Re: coolant hose routing?
Post by: Your Mom on March 08, 2012, 06:13:03 PM

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Title: Re: coolant hose routing?
Post by: eliminator18 on March 09, 2012, 07:49:57 AM

on your diagram it show coolant lines coming from the thermostat??? my engine has a block-off plate on the thermostat, is this normal?
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Title: Re: coolant hose routing?
Post by: eliminator18 on March 09, 2012, 08:05:09 AM

how are you guys checking coolant pressure? can i tap my thermostat block-off plate and install a psi gauge there to monitor the coolant pressure? im told its to be 20-25 psi?

Title: Re: coolant hose routing?
Post by: GT Jets on March 09, 2012, 08:27:53 AM

Quote from: eliminator18 on March 09, 2012, 07:49:57 AM

on your diagram it show coolant lines coming from the thermostat??? my engine has a block-off plate on the thermostat, is this normal?
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That's acceptable IMHO.

The gauge can be installed virtually anywhere, I would recommend a tee on the outlet of the manifold there that hose comes out. A good spot for ease of use... ;)

FWIW a 3/8" (inside diameter) overboard dump will squirt water about 3 feet straight out before it starts to arch down at 15 PSI.... :sly:

GT