[C320-list] Engine starting alarm

[Bruce Stanley]

in checking around the back of the engine I once shorted the alarm sender
(Yanmar 3Y30).
Replaced same. Alarm works. Just one thing to check.

BruceS

On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM, <uhlman at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Hi, gang,
> This year, when turning the key to start the engine, the usual alarm does
> not go off. Engine seems to work fine.  Any ideas?  Thanks.
> Barb and Bob uhlman
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Joseph Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Tue, 5 Jul 2011
> 22:01:59
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
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> Subject: [C320-list] Overheating Engine
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> Today I started the Yanmar engine in my 2002  C320 and the
> overheating light and alarm went on. I discovered that engine cooling
> water was not being discharged from the hull but you could see the
> discharge of air. Further investigation revealed that water was being
> drawn in through the intake and getting to the engine. Is the likely
> problem the water pump? I recently installed a new impeller and the
> engine ran well after that. How do I determine if the water pump is bad?
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> Also, I cannot get water to run out of the galley and bathroom
> faucets. The tanks are filled and I can hear the water pump operating
> but do not get any running water. Any thoughts on how I should
> proceed from here?
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> Thank you very much.
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> Joe
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