Westerbeke Generator 7 Kw Overheating

CAPTKEV85

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Im Leaving To Hemlock Cove Today And My Gene Is Overheating. Thermostat Is Working Fresh Water Pump Working. I Put A New Impellor In The Sea Water Pump. Still Shutting Down. Any Ideas????
 

Bondo

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Re: Westerbeke Generator 7 Kw Overheating

Ayuh,....

Follow the Water Flow,+ Verify where it's Flowing, to where it Ain't,....
Then remove the Blockage....
 

CAPTKEV85

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Re: Westerbeke Generator 7 Kw Overheating

I Just Found Out The Riser Is 22 Years Old I Think Thats The Prob
 

Fireman431

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Re: Westerbeke Generator 7 Kw Overheating

Also check for exhaust restriction(s). Some earlier ones weren't using stainless sleeves and corrosion was creating blockages and causing overheating (happened to me).
 

CAPTKEV85

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Re: Westerbeke Generator 7 Kw Overheating

Well Hopefully When I Get Home It'll Work Thanks Guys For The Help
 
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