Don't forget to service your heat exchanger

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Ryan Turner

Don't forget to service your heat exchanger

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Just a quick reminder to service your heat exchanger once in awhile. I took mine off this past weekend and found lots of mineral buildup on the sidewalls of the raw water side. With all that sea water pumping through it the mineral deposits accrete to the sidewalls and reduce the efficiency. My engine now runs considerably cooler after dissolving the deposits. I used a little muriatic acid to do the job. You can get it at any hardware store.



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