Re: [OMC-Boats] Insulating engine

From: jd <jdood@...>
Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 23:34:40 -0700

well, it coincided with me adding a vent to my cowling - so hard to
tell for sure. in theory it should make things quieter. i wouldn't
go the foam board route. to ridgid. won't bend to fit the curves.
that foil padded stuff worked great and is made just for that purpose.

On Sep 9, 2009, at 11:14 PM, Justin DeSantis wrote:

> Did it seem to cut noise quite a bit or was it just for heat?
>
> On Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 2:11 AM, jd <jdood@...> wrote:
>> yes, i did a month ago. $24 for foil engine insulation from a
>> local auto
>> parts places. about $10 for spray adhesive. trim pieces to
>> fit, spray
>> mount inside. worked great for me, and replaced the rotten foam
>> that was
>> there before.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sep 9, 2009, at 6:44 PM, Justin DeSantis wrote:
>>
>>> Has anyone added insulation to the inside of the doghouse and engine
>>> cover? I'm thinking of adding some foam board to cut down on the
>>> engine noise a bit. Just wondering if it would have adverse effects?
>>> Would it cause the engine to overheat or anything?
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