[C320-list] Yanmar 3GM issues

[Tim Van de Water]

Bob,

Great list.  What engine is this for?  Do you know if it is the same for
all of the OEM engines installed? I've got the Yanmar 3GM30f.

SV Coda #537 (1998)


*Tim Van de Water*404.790.2208
tj.vandewater at gmail.com


On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 3:37 PM Bob Borelli via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Wrench List
> 3/8”     for oil change plug.
> 9/16”    14 mm  for Oil Change threaded nipple fitting
> 9/16”    14 mm  for Aqua Muffler drain plug.
> 11/16"  17 mm  Gearbox dip stick
> 18 mm   Bleed Secondary Fuel Filter bleed screw.
> 14 mm   Bleed Lift Pump bleed screw
> 17 mm   Bleed Injectors with box wrench.
> 10 mm  Sea Water Pump Impeller cover plate.
> 24 mm  Crankshaft bolt 24 mm socket.
> Exhaust Elbow 12mm & 13mm box wrench
> Alternator Fan Belt Wrench List replacement:
> 12 MM Long Socket
> 12 MM Short Socket
>
> Along with alot of other tools.  I try to minimize tools so I determine
> what I need I keep in small tool boxes to keep out of the way.
>
> Bob Borelli  no. 209  'Elusive'
> ________________________________
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> Jeff Smith via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:31 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jeff Smith <svsailmates512 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Yanmar 3GM issues
>
> I carry a full set of metric and SAE open/box end wrenches, 3/8” sockets
> (both), screw drivers, pliers, and crescent wrenches. The last time I did
> not do this and had a problem, I frantically had to get creative with a
> Leatherman.
>
> Cheers,
> Jeff
> #121
>
>
>
> > On Jul 17, 2024, at 2:18 PM, Louis Friedman via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > one question for all - I only had a few crescent wrenches in my on board
> > tool box which worked fine but I wonder if you
> > have recommendations for fixed wrench sizes to keep handy or other tools
> > that are a must?
> >
> > Lou
> >
> > On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 2:14 PM Bob Borelli via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> >> So it was an air leak.
> >> Another good lesson to check for simple fix first to diesel hard or not
> >> starting.
> >>
> >> Thank you for letting us know!
> >>
> >> Bob   no. 209   Sassafras River MD
> >> ________________________________
> >> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> >> Troy Dunn via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> >> Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:07 PM
> >> To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> >> Cc: Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Yanmar 3GM issues
> >>
> >> Glad to hear it was as simple as a loose banjo bolt.   If it starts
> leaking
> >> again change out the washers, they are once and done. ( you can reheat
> them
> >> to re anneal and re use but they are so cheap…).  As far as the washers
> on
> >> the two screws on top of the housing.   I believe one of those is a
> bleed
> >> screw and the other is for some other purpose that escapes me at the
> >> moment.   Also one of them has a copper washer and one actually has a
> >> delrin or nylon washer.   I'm fairly sure the bleed screw has the
> plastic
> >> washer.   Anyhow…as mentioned do not over tighten the bleed scew.   In
> >> fact, go super easy on that screw, just nip it up snug and call it
> done, it
> >> is super easy to over tighten that screw and then the next time it won’t
> >> seal.   I keep spare washers on hand for this reason.
> >>
> >> As another thing to watch out for.   The RACOR filter has a few of
> orings
> >> inside it.  Mine started to leak last fall ever so slightly.   It was
> >> getting an oily surface and starting to smell but not leaving any drips
> in
> >> the bildge.   I could not figure out where the leak was coming from and
> >> eventually removed it from the boat took it home and completely rebuilt
> it
> >> with all new seals and Gasoila sealant on the threads.   No more leaks,
> but
> >> finding all the right viton orings involved the grand tour of hardware
> >> stores in my area.
> >>
> >> FWIW
> >>
> >> Troy Dunn
> >> Hull #514
> >>
> >
> >
> > --
> > Louis Friedman, DO, FACP
> > Woodbridge Medical Associates
> >
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