Mixing elbow question

[Deleted member 117556]

Anyone know what this insulating material is that is wrapped around my mixing elbow? Am wondering what it is and where can I get it? Thanks!

 

[Calif. Ted]

It's a "heat wrap" here's a couple sources, many auto parts places may carry also.
Catalina direct
Summit Racing

 

[Capt jgw]

Header tape, exhaust tape, etc. Any auto parts place will have it. Same as they use on hot rod cars. Some is resin impregnated and hardens when heated, I don't think that would be best here as you may have to removed it later to inspect or clean the elbow.

 

[jssailem]

Asbestos?

 

[Justin_NSA]

Asbestos?

Good point. If it's old it probably is.

Be careful removing it. Use header tape to manage the radiant heat.

 

[RitSim]

I searched Amazon for "Heat exhaust wrap" and a lot came up. Didn't see any aluminum coated but you may. Agree with removable for inspection. These elbows corrode from the inside and leak CO.

 

[JRT]

Guys it is not asbestos, these boats were made from 1999 to 2011 I believe and I seriously doubt Catalina wanted to deal with potential asbestos issues with it's work force.

 

[Deleted member 117556]

Agree it's not asbestos. This elbow was created and installed in 2013 by my former, now retired mechanic. It is exhaust heat wrap of some sort. Thanks