[C320-list] Motor mounts

[John Beck]

Mine is a yanmar!
Jb


On Sun, Nov 5, 2023 at 9:48 AM Dave Hupe via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I have the Perkins M30 engine in my 1994 #32.  I have vibration that I
> don't like at certain rpms and the engine does not like idling too low.
> I have examined my motor mounts and manually jiggled theengine as hard as
> I can, but don't  see/detect anything that says I should replace my mounts.
> I have learned to throttle up/down to get a smooth motor cruise for
> different speeds desired and an easily get 6 knots without pushing the
> engine hard.
> I don't like the idle speed my motor wants when it comes to shifting
> between gears without the motor shuttering. Shifting sounds harder than i
> like but it works.
> NOTE everyone .... I suggest mention your specific engines when doing
> posts like this.  Specifics helps each of us know the applicability of your
> information to our own situations.
> Dave Hupe
> 1994 C320 #32
> Holland, MI
>