Beta Marine Engines

Islander · Islander

A few details about my installation: The Beta 16 was installed new in the summer of 2009 replacing a Volvo MD7A. The engine has a high-rise exhaust and I used the same waterlock muffler as was installed on the Volvo. In addition I used the same 3/4" Marelon Sea**** that was original to the boat, and ...

rleporati · rleporati

I pulled and cleaned my Beta 25 heat exchanger tubes and reinstalled with new O rings but have a persistent leak at the front end. Tried tightening the three hex bolts but no luck. Permatex gasket ???

BillConber · BillConber

I have a new Beta 38 with a keyless (CW) panel. I have a 120 amp alternator with an external regulator and a Blue Sea ACR. Two battery banks: a start battery and 4 house batteries. I want to isolate the start battery from the engine (per manual instruction) and depower the panel when I am away from the boat....

Court · Court

Corrosion has caused the paint to flake off around the base of my raw water pump. There is no apparent leak and the impeller and top seal are in good condition, I don't know how the shaft is sealed. My zinc was almost totally dissolved. Is this just galvanic corrosion and I need to change the zinc more freq...

NeilMcCubbin · NeilMcCubbin

When I change the zinc, I put Teflon tape on the pipe thread, reasoning that the metal will cut through and allow current to pass. It seems to work, in the sense that the zinc corrodes away over several months. However, I can measure a few ohms resistance between the brass plug head and the engine block. ...

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	Beta 16 - Low Power and Overheating (Preview) A few details about my installation: The Beta 16 was installed new in the summer of 2009 replacing a Volvo MD7A. The engine has a high-rise exhaust and I used the same waterlock muffler as was installed on the Volvo. In addition I used the same 3/4" Marelon Sea**** that was original to the boat, and ...	Islander	14	1153	Apr 26, 2018 by Islander
	Heat exchanger Gaskets ??? (Preview) I pulled and cleaned my Beta 25 heat exchanger tubes and reinstalled with new O rings but have a persistent leak at the front end. Tried tightening the three hex bolts but no luck. Permatex gasket ???	rleporati	4	526	Mar 20, 2018 by rleporati
	Isolate start battery (Preview) I have a new Beta 38 with a keyless (CW) panel. I have a 120 amp alternator with an external regulator and a Blue Sea ACR. Two battery banks: a start battery and 4 house batteries. I want to isolate the start battery from the engine (per manual instruction) and depower the panel when I am away from the boat....	BillConber	1	507	Mar 19, 2018 by Stanley
	Raw Water pump corrosion (Preview) Corrosion has caused the paint to flake off around the base of my raw water pump. There is no apparent leak and the impeller and top seal are in good condition, I don't know how the shaft is sealed. My zinc was almost totally dissolved. Is this just galvanic corrosion and I need to change the zinc more freq...	Court	5	923	Mar 2, 2018 by Stanley
	Best installation practice for zinc anode in BETA 60 heatex (Preview) When I change the zinc, I put Teflon tape on the pipe thread, reasoning that the metal will cut through and allow current to pass. It seems to work, in the sense that the zinc corrodes away over several months. However, I can measure a few ohms resistance between the brass plug head and the engine block. ...	NeilMcCubbin	1	415	Feb 19, 2018 by Stanley
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