[C320-list] Trouble starting Yanmar 3GM
r. scott
littlebay1100 at gmail.com
Sun Jul 7 10:44:24 PDT 2024
i had the exact same problem on hull 615. had a very slow leak on line to
fuel pump. one drop a week. racor pump primes very well if fuel pump is
on wrong position on the cam
On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 1:17 PM Louis Friedman via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> We have a 1999 320, previous owner had told me that the Yanmar when cold
> would not start unless it was primed with the manuel fuel pump. He had
> thought there might be a fuel leak. I had our marina check it out(they are
> certified for Yanmar engines) - they could not find any leaks and thought
> it was fine. If the engine has been run within a day, it's fine. But more
> than that and it needs priming to get fuel in the line - any other thoughts
> on why this would be. Anyone have a similar issue?
>
> Lou Friedman
> s/v Miss Adventure
> Hull #623
>
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