Perkins Prima M50 diesel exhaust

Aug 13, 2023
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westsail 32 coos bay
The exhaust manifold outlet pipe on my (20,000 lbs displacement) Westsail 32 auxiliary diesel, (a Perkins Prima M50) is 3 inches in diameter. Would a reducer at the waterlift outlet stepping it down to 2 inches raise havoc with exhaust or sea water back pressure, or other problems?