RDG603A8 - Issue 1 - Shire 14 Canal Boat Complete Manual 30, 35, 38, 40, 45, 50.doc
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Heig
ht
Length
Air Bleed Points
Coolant to
Engine
Coolant from
Engine
Figure 3-1: Skin Tank Flow Diagram
Recommended Skin Tank Size
Engine
HP
KW Skin tank Surface
area m
2
Suggested
Height mm
Suggested Length
mm
50
50
37
1.1250
750
1500
45
45
34
1.0
721
1442
38/40
38/40 30/38
1.0
721
1442
30/35
30/35 22/26
0.85
652
1304
Note:
Skin tank size must be increased by approx. 10% if a hydraulic drive transmission is
fitted
5. Engine Cooling Water Inlet and Outlet Hose Connections
These are on the right hand (starboard) side of the engine:
Shire 30, 38
28mm OD, Inlet and Outlet
Shire 35, 40
28mm OD, Inlet and Outlet
Shire 45, 50
28mm OD, Inlet and 35mm OD, Outlet
Use a good quality hose that cannot collapse or kink and is capable of working at
temperatures in excess of 100
⁰
C
6. Pressurised Water Header Tank
The pressurised header tank should be mounted higher than the level of the engine, no
less than 300 mm, and no more than 1 metre from the engine, to prevent cooling
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