[C320-list] Stalling Engine

[Mitchell Berenson, MPH]

I had the same problem and resolution.  Napa also has a 60 dollar fuel pump if that heads the trouble. 

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> On Jul 11, 2017, at 10:15 PM, John Ellis <jr_ellis100 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Chris - If you have a Westerbeke engine check the wiring to the fuel pump. I had similar problems, which were caused by corrosion in the wiring at the spade connector leading to the engine running intermittently, and testing my ability to sail into the slip. Since replacing the connectors the problem has been solved.
> 
> John #271
> 
> 
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Chris Schmidt <dreescds at gmail.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 10:02 AM
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Stalling Engine
> 
> I've read A LOT of posts about stalling engines on here and it's been
> really helpful but my problem remains.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> If it's an electrical issue, could that impact the fuel lift pump
> intermittently?
> 
> 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