[C320-list] Four questions

[Steve Magennis]

The four bolts that you found are mostly for decoration (they keep the
braces  attached to the boat).  The major structural bolt is about 1/2"
diameter ( or larger), and extends straight down from the end of the
vertical stanchion (not the "h" part).  There is a washer, a lock
washer, and a honking big nut buried outboard of the deck liner and
close to the hull.  It is outboard of the two aft 5/16" bolts that you
found, and should be straight aft and in line with the two forward
bolts.

Playing around with stanchions is a lot of fun!  Just take the wood
modesty skirt off and cut the deck liner away.  When you re-install the
modesty skirt, your surgery will be well hidden

Steve
Alchemist #909

--- jonvez at comcast.net wrote:

> Hi Jim,
> 
> I can answer your first two questions:
> 
> 1) The little notch at the end of the dip stick is the full mark.
> Note it should be measured with the cap NOT screwed down, but resting
> on top of the threads. I believe the transmission holds .3L of oil.
> 
> 2) No glow plug (pre heat) on the yanmar--
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon Vez
> 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Jim DeLong" <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com> 
> 
> > More from a novice 320 owner... 
> > 
> > 1. Changing the oil in the cone clutch: When checking the level, it
> doesn't look 
> > like there are marks on the dip stick. Only a line about 3/8's of
> an inch from 
> > the end. Is this the full line? How full should the clutch be
> filled? 
> > 
> > 2. Starting: This Yanmar does not come with a pre-heater, and is
> somewhat hard 
> > to start. If you turn the key on, and wait awhile, does this
> perform the 
> > pre-heat function? I've never seen a marine diesel without a
> pre-heater! 
> > 
> > 3. More on the gate stanchion: I've located the four 7/16" mounting
> bolts. Hard 
> > to get to but! Is there another bolt beneath the rear leg of the
> stanchion? If 
> > so, any idea what size it is? 
> > 
> > 4. Owner manual: I recall someone mentioning on-line access to the
> manual. Can 
> > you repeat where it may be found? 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > Jim DeLong 
> > McGeeves #453 
> > St. Simons Island, GA 
> 



 
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