[C320-list] Starting Problem - Need Your Help

[Karl Kruger]

For future reference the problem was solved yesterday evening.  The problem
was the ground wire to the engine was corroded.

Karl Krueger, #282

On Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 1:05 PM, Karl Kruger <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Hello all:
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> I have hull #282, with a Westerbeke diesel.  Tried starting the motor a
> couple a days ago.  Nothing happened, it made no sounds.  Motor related
> gauages didn't work either.  The batteries are 8 seasons old, and never a
> problem, but they were discharged.  I tried starting the motor without ship
> to shore power.  The shore power was then connected and within 15 minutes
> the motor was able to crank and start.  But, the batteries were not holding
> the charge.
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> The next day found out the battery posts were very corroded.  The posts
> were clean and destilled water added to the cells(they were in good shape to
> start with).  The batterries are now taking a charge and holding it.
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> But, I still can not start the diesel.  The fuel gauge works but nothing
> else.  Now, the rest of the story!  I did have a problem over the weekend
> with the key becoming stuck in the ignition.  I pulled on it and the wiggled
> it before it final came out.  SO, I sprayed McLube in the key slot of the
> ignation.  Could this have caused the problem?  Suggestions?
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> Also, I did get one new deep cell marine battery which was jumped with the
> regular 4D to see if this would start the diese, to no avail.  We did this
> before leaving for the night (last night) to rule out a battery issue.
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> Sincerely,
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> Karl Krueger (Kindred Spirit - Milwaukee WI area)
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> Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI, CDPE
> RE/MAX Realty 100
> Phone - 414-322-6541
> Fax - 414-327-6870
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Karl W Krueger - ABR, CRS, GRI, CDPE
RE/MAX Realty 100
Phone - 414-322-6541
Fax - 414-327-6870