[C320-list] Engine stall only under load

[Rick Sulewski]

Karl,
No issues with my Westerbeke after 1,200 hours. Over the years have run into
some irritating issues that I had to run down like: a cracked hot wire to
the starter; a failed fuel pump that may not be detected until the tank goes
below 1/4th because the gravity feed will keep the engine churning ( a
replacement at NAPA for $29 is an easily item to keep on the boat); a
pinched thermo sender wire that grounded out the temp gauge causing it to
falsely register a pegged gauge; a cracked oil sender switch lead that set
off the low oil warning alarm that only required a softer, more flexible
wire  extension to solve that problem because the stiffer wire was breaking
the lead on the sender switch.....just like an older motorcycle, the stuff
that shakes can break at an unexpected time.....so it  pays to periodically
(or at least at the beginning of the season) to look for loose wires and
bolts while becoming familiar again with what may contribute to a sudden
issue that may easily be resolved with simple tools.
Rick 
My-Ria 95 320 #277

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Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine stall only under load

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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