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350 Mariner Generator
- 650Guy
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350 Mariner Generator
So I have a factory installed Kohler generator on my 2001 350 Mariner... But I am new to the boat.
So I'm new to having a generator. I start it up and she runs well, except I get very small amount of water out of the exhaust. Because i'm super paranoid, I have not run it for very long, maybe 3-5 mins MAX.
Here is what I know, but don't know if any of it matters:
- I have a closed loop cooling system
- Have completely cleaned sea strainer
- gen starts and seems to run just fine but have tried not to over heat her by only running in short spurts.
- right at start it seems to "mist" water
- a few mins after starting, it will blurb out maybe a cup of water then return to misting drops of water. This cycle seems to continue.
Does this sound like normal functionality? You will all make my day if you say "Oh ya man, thats how it works!"
also, do these things have overheat shut down protection?
- bud37
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
Just make sure that the thru hull valve is fully open and the strainer is full and no air in there first....Sorry bout that........
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
- 650Guy
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
I think a new impeller is in my future. I'm a hands on kinda guy but sometimes, its better to have someone who knows what they are doing do the job.
So dumb question, Bud37, you mentioned "once the muffler is full"... how long does that take? Also, I replaced the water line to the strainer over the winter, could there be air in THERE causing me issues? I did not even think of that part til you mentioned it.
- bud37
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
It is possible that air is causing a problem but if the strainer is full, lid sealed and clamps all tight a good pump will pull. Those 3600 rpm gens can eat impellers, just the nature of them.Good luck man......
- mjk1040
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
I'd Rather Be Boating!
1989 Sea Ray Seville
1986 Carver Mariner 32'
1990's Thompson 22' Cuddy Cabin
1990's 4Winns 245 Vista Cruiser
1980's Thompson 19' Open Bow
- 650Guy
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
I'll keep ya posted, I'll try and find the part number and get it on order.
Thanks everyone! This forum is priceless!!
- bud37
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
I guess my assumption is you have the kohler 7.3...yes
- 650Guy
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Re: 350 Mariner Generator
- Keith S
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