Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Sometimes. Lucky you this time. Usually not though I think. :) Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2020, at 17:05, Tom Buscaglia via CnC-List > wrote: > > My starter button was giving me problems. It turned out the the button > switch was loose. The rubber cap concealed that fact. I tighten the ring on > the Loose switch and it was fine. > > Sometime things are easier to fix than we expect... > > Tom Buscaglia > S/V Alera > 1990 C&C 37+/40 > Vashon WA > P 206.463.9200 > C 305.409.3660 > > >>> On Aug 2, 2020, at 9:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: >>> >> Message: 3 >> Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2020 16:38:36 -0300 >> From: dwight veinot >> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue >> Message-ID: >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" >> >> Next easiest try. Replace the starter button switch >> >> On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:50 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Stus-List Engine starting issue
My starter button was giving me problems. It turned out the the button switch was loose. The rubber cap concealed that fact. I tighten the ring on the Loose switch and it was fine. Sometime things are easier to fix than we expect... Tom Buscaglia S/V Alera 1990 C&C 37+/40 Vashon WA P 206.463.9200 C 305.409.3660 > On Aug 2, 2020, at 9:00 AM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Message: 3 > Date: Sat, 1 Aug 2020 16:38:36 -0300 > From: dwight veinot > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Next easiest try. Replace the starter button switch > > On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:50 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Next easiest try. Replace the starter button switch On Sat, Aug 1, 2020 at 10:50 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > To be clear: > 1. No wiring harness- removed several years ago and replaced with direct > butt splices. > 2. The engine has started 100% of the time when cold and glow plug button > pushed before start button > 3. The two times it gave no response were warm engine with key off, turn > key on and immediately push start button. In both cases, second push of > start button a few seconds later started right up. > > That is why I was thinking that it was the delay between turning the key > on and pushing the start button was the only obvious difference between the > scenarios where it started vs. gave no response. I did not hear a click > when I pushed the button, but I suspect that between my being in the > cockpit (rather than near the starter), my hearing not being great and the > clicking of the fuel pump, I would likely would not be able to tell if it > clicked or not. I will do some more experimentation when I am next at the > boat. I will warm the engine and then turn the key off and wait various > times before pushing Start and see what happens. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
I have the three lung Universal and I have to have the key on to start; whether I use the glow plug button or not. In my case, the key gets the power to the electric fuel pump. No fuel pump, no fuel to engine. Ron Wild Cheri C&C 30-1 STL On Saturday, August 1, 2020, 08:50:41 AM CDT, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: To be clear:1. No wiring harness- removed several years ago and replaced with direct butt splices.2. The engine has started 100% of the time when cold and glow plug button pushed before start button3. The two times it gave no response were warm engine with key off, turn key on and immediately push start button. In both cases, second push of start button a few seconds later started right up. That is why I was thinking that it was the delay between turning the key on and pushing the start button was the only obvious difference between the scenarios where it started vs. gave no response. I did not hear a click when I pushed the button, but I suspect that between my being in the cockpit (rather than near the starter), my hearing not being great and the clicking of the fuel pump, I would likely would not be able to tell if it clicked or not. I will do some more experimentation when I am next at the boat. I will warm the engine and then turn the key off and wait various times before pushing Start and see what happens. Dave S/V Aries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
To be clear: 1. No wiring harness- removed several years ago and replaced with direct butt splices. 2. The engine has started 100% of the time when cold and glow plug button pushed before start button 3. The two times it gave no response were warm engine with key off, turn key on and immediately push start button. In both cases, second push of start button a few seconds later started right up. That is why I was thinking that it was the delay between turning the key on and pushing the start button was the only obvious difference between the scenarios where it started vs. gave no response. I did not hear a click when I pushed the button, but I suspect that between my being in the cockpit (rather than near the starter), my hearing not being great and the clicking of the fuel pump, I would likely would not be able to tell if it clicked or not. I will do some more experimentation when I am next at the boat. I will warm the engine and then turn the key off and wait various times before pushing Start and see what happens. Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
I have a Universal M4-30 in Alianna. There is a well documented problem with the wiring harness involving where the ammeter, the length and gage of wires used and the trailer connectors used. I had similar problem and traced to the spade connector to the solenoid for the starter motor. That’s the first connection to check. If it’s loose no start and engine vibration can loosen it On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 11:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to > a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, > hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start > button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, > the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start > button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started > up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to > power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being > an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just > turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM > and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming > the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
On my Universal M35B (which is a later version Kubota engine, but similar to yours) the preheat button powers up both the glow plugs and the electric fuel lift pump, which supplies fuel to the high pressure injection pump. When you press the start without preheat, does it crank without starting? Or not crank at all? 1st alternative might indicate a failing lift pump and insufficient fuel supply to the injection pump. Second is probably corrosion in the starter wiring somewhere. Can you here the start solenoid click in if alternative 2? If so, that would make me suspect the power cable to the starter or the engine ground rather than the wiring from the engine panel. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 12:44 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue This is a Universal M4-30. When I bought the boat, I had starting issues and cleaned all the grounds and have since replaced the wiring harnesses. It has been 8 years, but the reason I was skeptical of a ground issue is that the engine has started every time on the first try when first warming the glow plugs. And it has started on the second try both times when not using the glow plugs. Does it make sense that a bad ground would work that way? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT On Jul 31, 2020, at 11:35 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Amen. After some engine work, I was able to start it a number times, then nothing. I spent many hours chasing the wires. Everything connected, yes. 12 v where needed, yes. Finally realized that even though I had connectivity, there was just not enough current. Ran a separate wire from the terminal on the starter (direct cable from battery) to the ignition switch. Aha! Running again. 40 year old wire and connections…. Gary 30-1 St. Michaels MD From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 11:36 AM To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
A key and two buttons? One for glow plugs and silence the low pressure alarm and one for starting? If so, start with jumping the start button. Turn the key on, press the pre-heat button and jump across the contacts on the back of the push button switch. If it turns over strongly, your start button is dirty. Sometimes a start switch will get "carboned up" which can result in poor contact. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 11:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > This is a Universal M4-30. When I bought the boat, I had starting issues > and cleaned all the grounds and have since replaced the wiring harnesses. > It has been 8 years, but the reason I was skeptical of a ground issue is > that the engine has started every time on the first try when first warming > the glow plugs. And it has started on the second try both times when not > using the glow plugs. Does it make sense that a bad ground would work that > way? Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > > ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
This is a Universal M4-30. When I bought the boat, I had starting issues and cleaned all the grounds and have since replaced the wiring harnesses. It has been 8 years, but the reason I was skeptical of a ground issue is that the engine has started every time on the first try when first warming the glow plugs. And it has started on the second try both times when not using the glow plugs. Does it make sense that a bad ground would work that way? Dave S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Jul 31, 2020, at 11:35 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List > wrote: > > Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the > engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. > Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List > mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a > greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting > the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. > Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine > was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got > no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both > times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after > turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the > past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and > pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble > cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 > seconds. Thanks- Dave > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > > > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to > a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, > hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start > button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, > the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start > button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started > up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to > power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being > an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just > turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM > and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming > the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > > ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
It’s more than likely, either a bad ground connection on the engine (possibly on one of the bell housing bolts on the back of the engine) or, after 30 or 40 years the untinned main battery/starter/solenoid wires have corroded up inside the insulation near the connectors. Happened to me a few years ago. Took me a couple of years (off and on) to diagnose. Eventually replaced the thick main cables with stock cables from Canadian Tire - connectors and battery terminals already fitted! sam C&C 26 Liquorice Ghost Lake Alberta On Jul 31, 2020, at 8:44 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List wrote: Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
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Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Sounds to me you might have some corrosion in the starter circuit. Check all the battery, ignition, and starter wires for tight and clean connections. Do you hear a click when you try starting without glow plugs? Doug Mountjoysv Rebecca Leah C&C Landfall 39Port Orchard yacht club Original message From: David Knecht via CnC-List Date: 7/31/20 07:38 (GMT-08:00) To: CnC CnC discussion list Cc: David Knecht Subject: Stus-List Engine starting issue Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David KnechtS/V Aries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue
Yanmar? Corrosion in the starting circuit. Clean the connections at the starter and work your way back to the switch. Joel On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to > a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, > hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start > button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, > the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start > button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started > up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to > power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being > an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just > turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM > and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming > the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave > > David Knecht > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > > ___ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > -- Joel ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
Stus-List Engine starting issue
Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
