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Ernie
Posted on Saturday, October 26, 2002 - 05:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I don't remember if this link has been posted before or not.
Pics of some of the engines at the Mystic Seaport in Mystic, CT USA

http://www.mysticseaport.org/uia-bin/uia_list.cgi/objects.ldb/key/engines/noframes/page_len/9%3Fmwd%3D3
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andrew
Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 09:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Ernie,

That's a great link!

Mystic received a large grant to make their museum collection "available" to the public online. Largest project of its kind ever undertaken by a major musuem. This must be part of that project.

Regards,
Andrew
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bob123
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2002 - 07:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Need information on Lathrop engine, supposedly 4 hp. I'd like info on rebuilding the engine, including parts list, etc. Was used in an old boat in Rocky Harbour, Newfoundland, Canada.
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andrew
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bob,

I sent you a separate email... I have some Lathrop literature I can copy for you. Also you should have the Palmer Handbook and Stan Grayson's Old Marine Engine book if you don't already have them.

Also your question should have been posted as a "new conversation" by scrolling to the bottom on the "one and two cylinder engines" topics page.

If you have specific questions about the engine go ahead and post them... pictures and a serial number are always of interest too.

Regards,
Andrew
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andrew
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2002 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Here is a link to some more of the engine descriptions in the Mystic seaport database. Some of these don't have pictures. It seem that the ones in their "highlights" page that are the ones with accompanying photos:

Other Mystic Seaport link

Regards,
Andrew
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Bill Fontaine
Posted on Monday, November 11, 2002 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Gentlemen:
I realize this site gets good readership and I would like to call upon you "pros" for some advice.
I am planning on purchasing a 1967 Century inboard Resorter this winter. The engine is NOT closed cooling. The current owner said he has had it in brackish and salt water for about 6 hours total since ownership.
QUESTION: Is their an advantage to having a closed cooling system (exchanger) versus a raw water system? Is their more destruction and maintenance expected on a boat running a raw system in predominantoly fresh water versus a closed system?
I thank you for your response. (Engine is an Interceptor V-8)
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Tom Stranko
Posted on Sunday, November 17, 2002 - 03:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Bill, I'm just thinking out loud here but with a newer V8 engine, wouldn't you want the better cooling and system protection of a closed system? (antifreeze (50/50) solution). You would also be free of clogs caused by weeds or flotsam (cast off bikini tops, etc.)
Draining a raw water cooling system is not always as easy as it would seem since the rust and debris in the jacket can trap enough water to cause a freeze crack.
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Bill Fontaine
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 12:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanx Tom for your insight. Would the Interceptor retrofit a closed cooling system without having to remodel the boat i.e. making the engine box larger to accomodate such a system?
Bill
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Tom Stranko
Posted on Monday, November 18, 2002 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry, I roared past the line about it NOT being closed now. Probably too much to build in all that it would take...unless someone who REALLY
knows about it could reply.
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Richard Day
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The heat exchanger for my 455 Olds is about 5" dia. by 16" long. it fits horizontally over the reverse gear just aft of the distributor. It was made by Sendur. The seawater pump is 1-1/4" Jabsco and I fresh water 50/50 cool not only the block but also the manifolds. Sea watercooled risers. Really doesn't take up much room and the 50/50 antifreeze avoids draining the system in cold weather. Just drain the sea water side.
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Tom Stranko
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 06:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I never stopped to think that a water to water heat exchanger would be tiny compaired to a radiator for such an engine
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Richard Day
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2002 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Another advantage of the heat exchanger I forgot to mention you can put in a 190 degree thermostat and the engine will run more efficiently. In a cabin cruiser you might want to run at 165 degrees to lower the radiated heat off the engine block. Not a problem with an open cockpit installation.
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