[C320-list] Four questions

[Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com]

I don't believe location has anything to do with glow plug requirements...
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OD

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----- Original Message -----
From: Len [aqua5len at gmail.com]
Sent: 02/20/2007 03:31 PM
To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Four questions

My YM30 has no glow plugs -- and not needed here in So.CA

Len Krane
Aqua5  #1070

On 2/20/07, Kurt R. Budelmann, M.D. <krbmd77 at charter.net> wrote:
>
> The newer Yanmar 3ym-30 has glow plugs.
> __
> Kurt R. Budelmann
> Everwind, Catalina 32o #1035
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bill Culbertson" <billculb_a2 at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 4:59 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Four questions
>
>
> The dealer is mistaken.  The key switch installed in my boat does indeed
> that same momentary, spring-loaded 3rd position but it is not hooked up to
> anything.  As others have said, yanmars do not have glow plugs or
> preheaters.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Quentin Murphy <qmurphy at sympatico.ca>
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 2:43:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Four questions
>
>
> 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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