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To address intermittent engine overheating on the vessel Britaly, the crew removes and cleans the cooling water distribution pipe and exhaust manifold.4:23 After failing to extract the pipe with standard tools, the owner uses an inverted air duster to freeze the component, causing it to contract and break free.5:17 The exhaust manifold and distribution pipe are then soaked in hydrochloric acid—sold as brick and patio cleaner—to dissolve mineral deposits blocking the cooling passages.10:16 The owner also tests the engine thermostat in a pot of hot water to confirm it opens and closes correctly.16:39 While performing these repairs at Chatham Maritime Marina, the crew sources replacement gaskets from third-party suppliers to avoid high manufacturer prices and utilizes the marina’s parcel-receiving service for parts delivery.17:45 The crew also identifies three leaking portholes during a rainstorm and plans future repairs for them.13:39 Finding and clearing blockages in the cooling system confirms the cause of the engine's previous overheating issues.9:30

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