Problem of return water in the motor when i do sailing

Apr 23, 2014
7
Catalina 30 Quebec
I have a problem of return of water in my diesel universal m -25. When the engine is off and I do sailing , water returns to the engine and out the air filter . I changed the vented loop in the exhaust system but the problem persists. I have to shut the engine water entry valve to avoid return of water as I sail . I checked the tightness of my impeler and everything is correct. I am short of solutions. do you have any suggestions ?? thank you
 
Feb 26, 2004
23,102
Catalina 34 224 Maple Bay, BC, Canada
I changed the vented loop in the exhaust system but the problem persists.
Is this the 5/8" vented loop on the raw water from the engine (HX) to the nipple on the exhaust gas to the muffler?

If that's working properly it should solve your problem.

Are you sure you put the duckbill rubber "plug" in the right way?

That's all I can think of so far.
 
Apr 23, 2014
7
Catalina 30 Quebec
Is this the 5/8" vented loop on the raw water from the engine (HX) to the nipple on the exhaust gas to the muffler? If that's working properly it should solve your problem. Are you sure you put the duckbill rubber "plug" in the right way? That's all I can think of so far.

Yes I'm sure of my new installation. I bought a marelon vented loop 5/8 and I tested the correct way.
 
Nov 7, 2012
678
1978 Catalina 30 Wilbur-by-the-Sea
How high is your vented loop? The waterline on my boat is just above the engine hatch level and my loop 10" above that up under the center sink. If your loop is lower or more outoard u may have an issue.
 
Apr 23, 2014
7
Catalina 30 Quebec
My loop is at the higher as possible under the sink. Maybe the problem is the head gasket failure!!!