[C320-list] Engine stall only under load

[sailorlew at aol.com]

Karl,
 Can you supply the part # of the pump that you used as a replacement?
tx
Lew



-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Sulewski <rsulewski at bex.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Jan 22, 2014 12:52 am
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Engine stall only under load


Karl,
o issues with my Westerbeke after 1,200 hours. Over the years have run into
ome irritating issues that I had to run down like: a cracked hot wire to
he starter; a failed fuel pump that may not be detected until the tank goes
elow 1/4th because the gravity feed will keep the engine churning ( a
eplacement at NAPA for $29 is an easily item to keep on the boat); a
inched thermo sender wire that grounded out the temp gauge causing it to
alsely register a pegged gauge; a cracked oil sender switch lead that set
ff the low oil warning alarm that only required a softer, more flexible
ire  extension to solve that problem because the stiffer wire was breaking
he lead on the sender switch.....just like an older motorcycle, the stuff
hat 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
olts while becoming familiar again with what may contribute to a sudden
ssue that may easily be resolved with simple tools.
ick 
y-Ria 95 320 #277
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mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Karl Krueger
ent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5:42 PM
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ubject: Re: [C320-list] Engine stall only under load
Out of curiosity, I have a Westerbeke with about 550 hours, does anyone have
xperience with their elbows?
Karl Krueger
indred Spirit #282
ilwaukee WI
 sunny 9 degrees

n 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
ust ideas.




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