[C320-list] Four questions

[Len]

Can tell you that my 3YM30 has NO glow plugs...read the Manual carefully.

Len
Aqua5   #1070

On 2/20/07, Kurt R. Budelmann, M.D. <krbmd77 at charter.net> wrote:
>
> Len,
>
> That is strange, because I was at a meeting given by the owner of Inland
> Marine Diesel who is a Yanmar dealer and he said the newer Yanmar engines
> have glow plugs.  Are you sure yours does not have glow plugs?  They are
> very hard to see and recessed quite a bit into the engine as they do not
> need to be changed.  It would require some significant amount of engine
> disassembly to remove them.
> __
> Kurt R. Budelmann
> Everwind, Catalina 320 #1035
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Len" <aqua5len at gmail.com>
> To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 6:31 PM
> 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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