[C320-list] starting effort

[Martin Raphael]

My batteries (battery, actually-- I installed a dedicated starter battery) 
are in good shape, about 2 years old.  The engine turns over quickly, so I 
don't think that's the issue.  I am not sure about the fuel connections, 
except to say there are no leaks and I have changed the fuel filter 
regularly (every year).
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Barry Fahrer" <bfahrer at lisurveyor.com>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 4:34 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] starting effort


>I also have the perkins M-30 and it basically starts in a second or two. 
>How old are your batteries?  Are all your fuel connections tight?  Does 
>your starter sound as if its turning the engine over well ?
> BARRY --... ...--
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Martin Raphael" <mraphael at zhonka.net>
> To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 9:15 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] starting effort
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>> Recent discussions about starting problems have me wondering...what is 
>> the typical experience in how long it takes to start our engines.  I have 
>> a 1994 Perkins M30 with about 1700 hrs.  After warming the plugs for 15 
>> seconds or so, it takes a good 5 to maybe10 seconds of turning before the 
>> engine fires up, and I wonder if this is typical.  My understanding is 
>> that longer turning times are bad as this heats up the starter and 
>> degrades its performance.  Do other engines fire right up, or is my 
>> experience the norm?
>> Thanks,
>> Martin Raphael
>> Rhapsody #108
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