Loosing Fresh Cooling Water

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McTug

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Fluid Motion Model
C-248 C
Hull Identification Number
FMLT2508J607
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Scout 172
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Mc Tug
We have a 2007 ranger 25 with the 4JH3-DTHE Yanmar engine (i am assuming that this is the 125 HP). I am loosing fresh cooling water and antifreeze. Are there any suggestions as to where to start looking. The leak is not large and as long as I watch it, we do not overheat.
 
Hoses are the first place! Does it continue to leak while not under power??? Yikes! Hope you find that bugger quickly!
 
I have the same engine. I mentioned in a recent posting that we had a hose fail that runs from the forward end of the engine on the starboard side around to the aft end. This particular hose passes under the exhaust manifold and connects to a fitting on the port side at the very rear of the engine. In the process it goes up over a small metal tube, and ours had kinked and split right at the end there. It was a very flimsy hose, and we replaced it with a much more substantial fuel hose. Our symptoms were similar to yours - but we didn't realize what the issue was until the engine started smoking from a stream of water that was spraying onto the hot manifold and we had to get a tow.

As was suggested, take a good look at those hoses. In our case, the mechanic I called in simply had me pour fresh water into the tank while he watched to see where the leak was coming from.
 
I would also check the drain cocks on the engine. You should be able to find all of the service manuals and Yanmar service dealers in the us by going to cascadeengine.com. You may also email me direct at anytime for further assistance on your antifreeze issue @ andrewcustis@rangertugs.com
 
We had a problem where it would lose coolant over a period of time. Turns out the clamps on the hoses connected to the cabin heater were loose and when the engine got hot the increase in pressure would allow coolant to leak. Tightened up the hose clamps and the problem went away. We also have the 125HP.

Doug
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