[C320-list] Shake-down cruise

[Elizabeth Schwartz]

Ahoy.....I had the same symptoms with my westerbeke. In addition, mine 
stalled on occasionally, and would start right up. Changed fuel filters 
with no change. Got a new fuel pump. While installing it, (with the 
battery switch still on) my wifes mechanic got some sparks. That was 
fun...... With the new pump installed, the engine runs as new......I get 
rpm indication instantly, also shows battery is being charged, and no 
stalling. So I'm not sure if it was the pump, or a poorly connected wire 
that was the root problem.    Your other issue with the windlass....as 
someone else noted....pinch the circuit breaker firmly, then pull. Good 
luck....Joe..N Beth...245    


On Tue, Sep 09, 2014 at 11:31 AM, Kenny Geist wrote:

> I think I tried that but will try again.
>
> Kenny Geist
> Kennyge at Prodigy.net
>
> 619-895-3406
>
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> On my windlass breaker:  push in firmly for power.  I need to pull the
> breaker firmly out to shut off. Art. #680
>
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>> On Sep 9, 2014, at 11:23 AM, "Kenny Geist"  wrote:
>>
>> We just got back from a 9 day shakedown cruise to Block Island via 
>> Port Jefferson, Duck Island Roads, Watch Hill and Clinton Harbor on
> Windrifter.
>> It was amazing!  She handled great and our 27hp Westerbeke did not 
>> miss a beat.
>>
>> A few little things popped up with which I need some advice.
>>
>> 1st,  On the first morning when I went to pick up the anchor using 
>> the windlass, I pushed the 80 amp what appears to be a circuit 
>> breaker and the light went on and the windlass worked effortlessly 
>> but when I went to turn it off, I pushed the button and nothing 
>> happened and the light and windlass are still connected and the light 
>> will not go off.  I pulled a wire on the back of the breaker to get 
>> the light to turn off.  Bad breaker? Where would I get one?
>>
>> 2nd, When I start the engine, it takes a few minutes for the 
>> tachometer to read and I am not sure if I am getting proper readings 
>> once
> it does read.
>> Where is the sender?  Where would I get a replacement and is in and 
>> easy fix?
>>
>> Thanks in advance
>>
>> Kenny Geist
>> Kennyge at Prodigy.net
>>
>> 1996 C-320 Windrifter
>> Out of Bayside, Queens, NY
>>
>> 619-895-3406
>>
>>
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