[C320-list] Update on starter problem

[Irving Grunes]

Yes

On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 10:01 AM, james_delong
<james_delong at bellsouth.net>wrote:

> Thanks for the responses.
>
> A little clarification is in order.  I've have the Yanmar that does not
> have glow plugs (wish it did!), but that is why I think I can eliminate the
> button and just use the key for the starting function since it is an unused
> function the way it is currently wired.
>
> The starting problem occurred before I changed out the ignition.  For $30 I
> though I'd go the easy route and just replace the ignition hoping that was
> the problem. No such luck.
>
> Is the starter relay and solenoid the same thing?  I've had responses to
> look at both.
>
> Thanks again!
>
> Jim
>
>
>  Message: 1
>> Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:04:29 -0500
>> From: Pat Moriarty <patm at psiurethanes.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Update on starting problem
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
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>> If you can get to the back of the solenoid it can be jumped with a
>> screwdriver and the same with the starter to see which is possibly
>> bad. You will get big sparks but I have done it for years on old cars
>> and tractors. On my Perkins you can't even see the solenoid so I
>> don't know how much luck you will have. There is also the hammer
>> trick because sometimes they stick and you can jar them a couple of
>> times but they still need replacing. The ignition switch has a start
>> or momentary position on mine for the engine heaters read that as old
>> diesel. Did the problem come before of after the switch was replaced???
>>
>>  to allow you to turn on the ignition, the key that is,
>
>> which powers the glow plugs. So in cold weather, or any weather for that
>> matter, you hold the key all the way over for 20 or 30 seconds to warm the
>> cylinders. Then press the button to start the engine. It fires more
>> quickly
>> when u use the glow plugs.
>>
>> I had to replace the button once, and I had to have the starter motor
>> serviced and did a new solenoid at the same time. It's good to do this
>> even
>> if you think it's not the problem; starting the engine can be a critical
>> matter is some situations so don't take any chances.
>>
>> Kirk
>>
>> #124 Perkins
>>
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