[C320-list] Stalling Engine

[ARTHUR GATES]

I had a similar no noise at starting issue which was corrosion at the wiring connection at the starter.  Rollie  #182  Perkins engine

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>     On July 11, 2017 at 12:02 PM Chris Schmidt <dreescds at gmail.com> wrote:
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>     I've read A LOT of posts about stalling engines on here and it's been
>     really helpful but my problem remains.
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>     Problem: Engine stalls very randomly. It could happen on our first day,
>     second day, or this past time, after 4/5 days with some heaving motoring on
>     a few of those days. Normally the boat will start again after it stalls
>     but then stall again within either minutes or seconds.
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>     Filters have been changed multiple times, tank was cleaned in 2013, fuel
>     lines from tank to filter and filter to engine are new, diesel should be
>     clean. When I take everything apart (change filters, take apart the fuel
>     water separator unit and actually clean any gunk build up out) and bleed
>     the engine it works again for a while.
> 
>     Twice in the past few weeks when I went to start the engine, I got nothing
>     (no noise, no turnover, nothing) even though batteries were fine. I wait a
>     little while, mess with a few things, and it starts up right away. Well,
>     the last time, it didn't start at all and I got towed over 30 miles back to
>     my home port. I arrive and test the engine and it starts right away (after
>     being connected to shore power for 15 minutes). So, I'm wondering if there
>     is an electrical issue that could be impacting this problem or both
>     problems.
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>     If it's an electrical issue, could that impact the fuel lift pump
>     intermittently?
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>     I did find a good deal of corrosion on the Battery #1 terminals yesterday
>     and I cleaned and replaced the parts.
> 
>     If things brings up any ideas for anyone, please share. I'm out of ideas
>     and my wonderful wife is understandably hesitant to get back aboard until
>     this is solved. Hence, emergency! :)
> 
>     Chris
>     Tangled #226
>     Rock Hall, MD
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