on my freedom 30 I have a U shaped pipe with a bolt on top in the top step compartment in my companionway that seems to be leaking a bunch when the engine is running. Is this a vented loop for the raw water cooling system and if so is it stock?
could someone tell me the type (brand?). I would like to order a rebuild if possible.
venting loop
- GeoffSchultz
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Re: venting loop
Most likely it is a vented loop. You can buy replacement valves from many sources. Here are some at Defender:
http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?pa ... id=2234294
-- Geoff
http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?pa ... id=2234294
-- Geoff
Re: venting loop
I have on on my F-30 and I am certain it was the way the factory installed the engine.
Before I tried to buy a replacement (it does not appear to be a standard one I have seen in catalogs) I would try unscrewing the top and cleaning it.
Before I tried to buy a replacement (it does not appear to be a standard one I have seen in catalogs) I would try unscrewing the top and cleaning it.
Heart's Desire
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
Freedom 30
Shelton, WA
- mike cunningham
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Re: venting loop
Agree with Heart's Desire. Been there done that. Agree with dissambely and cleaning. That worked for me.
Mike Cunningham
Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
Gun Mount and pole retrofitted (purchased from a Hoyt Freedom 32)
Yanmar 2gm20F , 1600 hrs fixed two blade prop
e-rud and ocean racing equipment
Freedom 30 (Mull) Hull #3
Build date...June, 1986 . Freedom Yachts USA, sloop, shoal keel
Gun Mount and pole retrofitted (purchased from a Hoyt Freedom 32)
Yanmar 2gm20F , 1600 hrs fixed two blade prop
e-rud and ocean racing equipment
Re: venting loop
Thanks guys. Cleaning this weekend will be my next move..