Yay! New water pump and hoses. Pic. Pump thanks to you all.
The hoses were a disaster. It raised suspicion with the original gold paint from when the motor was made 31 years ago, but when I got them off there were protruding wires, rust from the wires, depressions, and general fatigue. All hidden. Yet, they never leaked a drop.
Yassir, I change out my hoses every 31 years, whether they need it or not.
Skipper, Mike 053 is right.Based on the photos of your engine, it looks like you may still have the original alternator bracket which is an accident waiting to happen. You can view the Westerbeke service bulletin on Catalina Direct and the revised bracket
Here's why:
Alternator bracket - M-25 Alternator Mount Conversion Kit "B/M 256891" - c34.org Once you do this, you'll need to BURP the freshwater coolant, here's how, Reply #6: Engine overheating problem (with Instructions "How To Burp!")