[C320-list] Perkins M30 Starter: follow-up

[Art]

I am getting a marine deep cycle from interstate batteries for $230. I will let you know how well they work.

Art Harden
Tortuga -Catalina 320
937-477-5544

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From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Louis Spitz
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 11:18 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 Starter: follow-up

Can you tell me what battery yo uare using? I have enormous 4Ds, and they are still servicible; when they needreplacement, I don’t want,to spend a fortune. I could live with $100!
Thanks,
Lou Spitz
# 195 Merry Chase
Nyack, NY








> On Jun 28, 2016, at 10:24 AM, Michael E. Mitch <michael.eastwind at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Always a pleasure to listen to Warren
> On Jun 27, 2016 12:06 PM, "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> This is a follow-up to my post of 5/29 re. Perkins M30 Starter.
>> 
>> I have to admit to another bone-headed oversight, my second this year.
>> 
>> It turns out, after removing the starter and having it serviced and
>> reinstalling it, the real problem was. a dead starting battery. Why did I
>> not know this at the start? Because, I violated one of the most fundamental
>> rules in testing a battery: only test battery voltage when the battery is
>> at
>> rest, meaning no charge or load for at least several hours, preferably 24.
>> Of course, the fact that the battery was 9 years old didn't enter my addled
>> mind. So, each time I started the engine in our slip (connected to shore
>> power, of course,) it started right up. After a few hours sailing, nada.
>> 
>> I'll make this short. There are two bolts holding the starter. I had to
>> have
>> a mechanic cut the head off one bolt as it wouldn't budge and became
>> galled.
>> Then, to actually remove it, a coolant hose had to be pulled as well as the
>> alternator. Space is tight, but got it done.
>> 
>> As a bonus, I got all the connections in the starting circuit cleaned-up,
>> and some needed cleaning.
>> 
>> I really don't regret pulling the starter as it is 22 years old. At least I
>> won't be losing sleep over that part for a while.
>> 
>> Total cost, about $150 service and parts, plus $100 for new battery. Cheap
>> as boat projects go.
>> 
>> Thanks for listening.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Warren and Pattie Updike
>> 
>> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
>> 
>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>