[C320-list] Trouble starting Yanmar 3GM

[Daniel Kolean]

Looks like Kim C uses the same method.
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> On Jul 8, 2024, at 1:44 PM, Daniel Kolean <dkolean60 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Exactly as you stated, try it and let me know.
> Dan
> ENRICH Holland MI # 498
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> 
>> On Jul 7, 2024, at 8:14 PM, Wandering Star via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Louis,
>> Jack is right.  Nigel’s book is the best and my first go-to.  I also recommend Clymer’s Guide to your Yanmar model. Super helpful.  But more importantly, I started with ZERO knowledge about diesel's and if I can learn how to do all this, through the help of this blog site, so can you!!
>> 
>> Sara
>> Wandering Star
>> Seattle
>> 2000/#707
>> 
>>>> On Jul 7, 2024, at 4:48 PM, Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Louis:
>>> 
>>> Just don't ignore it for too long. Small problems can develop into big ones when you neglect them.
>>> 
>>> It sounds like you might be new to diesels. Don't get too intimidated about doing your own repairs. Everything I described can be done with a screwdriver and a wrench, with a hand drill for mounting a new Racor filter. The trickiest part is bleeding air from the line, which is not really tricky on a Yanmar.
>>> 
>>> A good way to prepare yourself is to buy Nigel Calder's book on diesel engines.
>>> 
>>> Jack Brennan
>>> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
>>> Tierra Verde, Fl.
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Louis Friedman via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, July 7, 2024 6:52 PM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Cc: Louis Friedman <loualfr at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Trouble starting Yanmar 3GM
>>> 
>>> Jack,
>>> 
>>> That may be more than I have time or the ability to do, might have to wait
>>> for fall to have the yard take another look.  thanks.
>>> Dan - just to clarify, you open the throttle before you crank the engine?
>>> and crank the engine with the throttle at 3/4 to half open?
>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 5:04 PM Daniel Kolean via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I had trouble cold starting too. Hull #498, same Yanmar. What works for me
>>>> is slowly open the throttle, pull it down, then put it back up to 1/2 to
>>>> 3/4 throttle, then crank and bring throttle down when it fires.
>>>> 
>>>> Dan Kolean
>>>> ENRICH #498
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 7, 2024, at 1:45 PM, r. scott via C320-list <
>>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Louis Friedman, DO, FACP
>>> Woodbridge Medical Associates
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>>> 732-634-0036
>>