[C320-list] Trouble starting Yanmar 3GM

[Kim Chapman]

Have you tried giving it a bunch of throttle when it's even a bit cold. My
engine is hard to start, without throttle, after a few days. It starts
right up with the extra throttle.

Kim Chapman
C320 #416
Sanity

On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 1:18 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
>