[C320-list] Perkins Engine - Slow Crank

[GREG SUTTON]

I had the same problem a couple of years ago.  I went through the same diagnostics and ended up finding a corroded ground to the engine.  Cleaned it up and she's started up fine ever since.
Greg #128

> From: iand2002 at hotmail.com
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Date: Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:22:30 -0400
> Subject: [C320-list] Perkins Engine - Slow Crank
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> Hi all.  Newbie Ian Davis ---  Wind Star - Hull #18
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> When starting the Perkins, even though I wait the full proscribed time for
> the glow plugs to warm up, it still cranks VERY! slowly.  Generally it then
> starts, but the other day it didn't, almost stranding me out in the Gulf.
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> The batteries are both new and fully change, and a friend and I traced every
> battery lead we could find and cleaned all the connectors (with a file)
> thoroughly.  Didn't help.   BUT we can just about see that the red lead
> connected to the engine (at the starter solenoid) is corroded somewhat and
> we see the voltage dipping at the stud to 4V DC.
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> My question is has anyone needed to get to the positive (red) lead
> connection to the engine to replace it or clean it up.  Do you need to take
> off the alternator and if so is that hard or easy; also, when you get to the
> lead, is it easy to get off or not.  In short, is this a task I can tackle
> with a knowledgeable  friend or two or does this need a marina engineer?
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> Thanks in advance for any answers.   Ian Davis.
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