RDG603A63 - Issue 10
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Figure 14: Skin Tank Flow Diagram
Recommended Skin Tank Size
Engine
HP
KW
Skin tank
surface area m
2
Suggested
Height mm
Suggested
Length mm
39
39
29
1
721
1442
43
43
32
1
721
1442
49
49
36.5
1.25
750
1500
If a hydraulic bow thruster is used, the skin tank size must be increased by up
to approx 10% or a separate skin tank installed to cool the hydraulic oil. Please refer
to Section 5
–
Installation, 21. Hydraulic Drive Transmission for further information.
5. Engine Cooling Water Inlet and Outlet Hose Connections
These are on the left hand (port) side of the engine:
Engine
Size (mm)
Shire 39, 43 & 49
35mm OD, inlet and 35mm OD, outlet
Use a good quality hose that cannot collapse or kink and is capable of working at temperature
in excess of 100°c.
A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD can supply suitable 35mm ID hoses if the correct size hoses cannot
be sourced locally. The part numbers used by A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD are shown in the
