[C320-list] Yanmar 3YM30---access to adjust valves

[Len]

Annie,

Yes, Catalina has shipped a "fix kit" from FL to my Catalina dlr in Marina
del Rey---they'll have the Yanmar mechanic install, to enable normal
access.  You should have Catalina ship a kit to your local Catalina dlr. and
arrange for installation.  My 50-hr service was done at 62 hrs; will have
Yanmar adjust valves after they install fix kit.

Len


On 9/3/06, Annie Bennett <annie at sydneyprivatesailing.com.au> wrote:
>
> Len, I'm about to have my first 50hr service done.  Do you know if
> anything
> was resolved at the meeting you refer to re the access problem.  I'm
> wondering if I should warn the mechanic.
> Annie Bennett
> #1073
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Len
> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2006 6:31 AM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Yanmar 3YM30---access to adjust valves
>
>
> We're talking about the 3*Y*M30---spoke to Catalina, and they've spoken to
> Jerry Douglas, head of C320 production in FL.  Seems that Yanmar made a
> change in "sender" lines routing (info to helm instruments) from the
> engine
> sometime in '05 that causes the access problem on my boat, some boats
> before
> mine, and all 320's made after mine. To remove valve cover the sender
> lines (which go to engine coolant; coolant must be partially drained) must
> be removed.  Most engines have not yet reached 50 operating hours, so have
> yet to encounter service access problem.  Catalina will work on a "fix"
> for
> my boat and all others with new model Yanmar 3YM30's.  They're having a
> meeting at Catalina here in L.A. Tuesday re this.
> Len
>
>
> On 8/19/06, Scott Thompson <sthompson at toad.net> wrote:
> >
> > John:  Your engine isn't the one he asked about.
> > --Scott
> >
> > John Van Vessem wrote:
> > > Len,
> > >
> > > I have had the valves adjusted as required and the valve cover comes
> > right off to expose the valve adjusters.  I don't know where the comment
> > about draining the cooling system comes from.  I think you might want to
> ask
> > your serviceman if he is familiar with Yanmar.
> > >
> > > John Van Vessem
> > > Sojourn 645
> > > Vallejo Yacht Club
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Len <aqua5len at gmail.com>
> > > To: C320 List <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > > Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 9:51:25 AM
> > > Subject: [C320-list] Yanmar 3YM30---access to adjust valves
> > >
> > >
> > > Awhile back someone wrote that to adjust valves on the new 3YM30 a
> > bulkhead
> > > must be removed (about 12 screws) for access.  My engine just had
> first
> > > 50-hour service (at 65 hours) and Yanmar serviceman didn't adjust
> > > valves---wrote he would have had to drain the cooling system to get to
> > > valves---which sounds strange to me.  Before I confront him---anyone
> > have
> > > their 3YM30 valves adjusted, and how did they get access?
> > >
> > > Len Krane
> > >
> > > Aqua5   #1070
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>