[C320-list] Drain aqua lift muffler? Engine won't start after charging batteries overnight

[Jeffrey Brown]

Kevin, call me 9493505123

> On Jul 3, 2020, at 9:37 AM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Ah, thanks. No water at all has come out of the drain valve. Is that
> something to be concerned about?
> 
> If not then it appears this has nothing to do with the reason the engine
> won’t turn over.
> 
> Battery #1 seems to fully charged now and battery #2 is at 80+%.
> 
> I took the boat out without incident last Sunday.
> 
> Anyone have tips on online resources for troubleshooting marine diesels
> that won’t start? I’m obviously not much of a mechanic but I’m willing to
> tackle stuff to (hopefully) figure it out.
> 
> Ugh. What a way to start a holiday weekend.
> 
> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
> http://kevjot.com/boat/
> 
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 12:20 PM Harry Juris <harry at citron-too.com> wrote:
> 
>> If it works, you will see water coming out.
>> 
>> Harry
>> Polar Star 1998 C320 #541
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>> Kevin Rooney
>> Sent: Friday, July 3, 2020 12:00 PM
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Drain aqua lift muffler? Engine won't start after
>> charging batteries overnight
>> 
>> Thank you for the reply, Jeffrey.
>> 
>> Before I just start twisting things can you (or anyone) confirm that this
>> is what I turn? (see photo at link)
>> 
>> http://kevjot.com/boat/muffler.jpg
>> 
>> If it is, will I hear it drain? In other words, how will I know it worked?
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Kevin
>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>> Deale, MD
>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:28 AM Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Kevin
>>> There should be a little valve at the low point of the muffler, just
>>> open it up.
>>> Jeff Brown
>>> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
>>> Catalina 320, Hull 78
>>> (949) 350-5123
>>> oceanblues at mac.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 3, 2020, at 8:23 AM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>> I got to the boat (1995, #211) yesterday evening and tried to start
>>>> the engine to no avail. I found that my AGM batteries were low
>>>> (they're only 2-years-old), which led me to realize that the shore
>>>> power line was ajar enough to keep juice from getting to the boat.
>>>> 
>>>> The fridge had been running down the batteries for 4 days in hot
>> weather.
>>>> 
>>>> I let the batteries charge overnight. They appear to be OK now. I
>>>> don't know much about electrical stuff but it certainly seems that
>>>> it should
>>> now
>>>> start the engine with one battery showing a voltage of 12.6 and the
>>>> other 12.4.
>>>> 
>>>> Photos of voltmeter: http://kevjot.com/boat/battery.jpg
>>>> 
>>>> Might I need to drain the Aqua Lift muffler because of too much
>> cranking?
>>>> If so, how do I do that?
>>>> 
>>>> Of any other ideas?
>>>> 
>>>> Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> 
>>>> Kevin
>>>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>>>> Deale, MD
>>>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>>> 
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