[C320-list] Four questions

[Quentin Murphy]

The "ignition" key on my boat (Year 2000) has a spring-loaded third
position.  It was explained to me by the dealer that this activates glow
plugs or a pre-heater (I was told: you hold they key in this position for
about 15 seconds if the engine is too cold to start normally).  I've never
had to use this as the engine starts easily every time.

Quentin

Celtic Knot #667

-----Original Message-----
From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com]On Behalf Of Chris Burti
Sent: February 20, 2007 2:24 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Four questions


Our Yanmars do not have glo-plugs or preheaters and should not be hard to
start. If hard to start, I would change filters and bleed the injectors.

It doesn't take much air in the line to make it hard to start (if not
impossible) and clogged filters will do the same.

Chris Burti
"Commitment"
Catalina 320, #867,
Farmville, NC


----- Original Message ----
From: Jim DeLong <jdelong3 at neo.rr.com>
To: c320-list at catalina320.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 1:45:41 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Four questions


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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