[C320-list] Engine stall only under load

[Karl Krueger]

Out of curiosity, I have a Westerbeke with about 550 hours, does anyone
have experience with their elbows?

Karl Krueger
Kindred Spirit #282
Milwaukee WI
a sunny 9 degrees


On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:05 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> The exhaust elbow may well be the problem. For some reason, the Yanmars
> seem to have more issues than the Perkins. The Perkins elbow is a cast iron
> piece. We have over 2,000 hours on our M30 and the last time I looked there
> was very little carbon buildup.
>
> I remind everyone that diesel engines like to be pushed. The most
> efficient rpm is about 80% of the rated "max. rpm" (check mfgrs specs.) If
> at all possible, cruise at higher rpm rather than lower. Always give the
> engine time to come to full operating temp before shutting down. If moored
> or anchored run engine in reverse when charging batteries, as an unloaded
> engine pushes a lot of unburned fuel and carbon at lower temps and tends to
> accumulate inside.
>
> Donald, please do let us know what you find. The info can help is all.
>
> Warren & Pattie Updike
> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Donald Poole [mailto:dpoole15 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 7:36 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Engine stall only under load
>
> Perkins M30. I can idle for hours regardless of RPM (1000, 1500, 2000,
> 2500) but she stalls when I am underway. I have changed both primary and
> secondary fuel filters and the fuel lift pump. still stalls. Anyone have a
> suggestion of what I can try next. I'm thinking there may be a fuel tank
> problem ( vent or pick up line ) That's my next stop. If that's it I'll
> post the result. Appreciate any guidance or even just ideas.
>
>
>


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