loosing coolant

Alec E

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Nov 1, 2011
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Boat has chevy block, 211 hp, year 1990, rebuilt last year. Loosing coolant through radiator cap while engine runs at 130 degrees at 3000rpm. Thermostat opens at 160 degrees. I have attached a tube to the overflow fitting under the cap, so coolant collects in a bottle. Engine eventually overheats when about 2 quarts has been ejected from heat exchanger. Thermostat is new, no leaks, raw water is flowing. Cap is rated at 12 lbs, and is new. Should I try a higher pressure rated cap, or will that hurt the system?
 

bnicov

Petty Officer 1st Class
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May 25, 2009
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Re: loosing coolant

You need to provide some more information. What exactly engine do you have? Drive type? Post some more info before some of the gurus will bother to help you.
 
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