Our new to us Crown 34 has a Yanmar 2QM15. The previous owner, to my knowledge does not shut the raw water intake seacock when the engine is shut down. Everything I have seen/read indicates that shutting the intake is a good idea. Fuel off too? What is the general procedure for shutting this type of engine (or any marine diesel) down? David
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Our new to us Crown 34 has a Yanmar 2QM15. The previous owner, to my knowledge does not shut the raw water intake seacock when the engine is shut down. Everything I have seen/read indicates that shutting the intake is a good idea. Fuel off too? What is the general procedure for shutting this type of engine (or any marine diesel) down? David
Good Seamanship
I was told (maybe on this site)that good seamenship dictates all seacocks should be closed when no one is on the boat. I do close all of mine, a little afraid of a leak or hose or clamp failing, and don't want to chance it or worry about it. I do not close the fuel valve.
I was told (maybe on this site)that good seamenship dictates all seacocks should be closed when no one is on the boat. I do close all of mine, a little afraid of a leak or hose or clamp failing, and don't want to chance it or worry about it. I do not close the fuel valve.
Good Seamanship
I was told (maybe on this site)that good seamenship dictates all seacocks should be closed when no one is on the boat. I do close all of mine, a little afraid of a leak or hose or clamp failing, and don't want to chance it or worry about it. I do not close the fuel valve.
I was told (maybe on this site)that good seamenship dictates all seacocks should be closed when no one is on the boat. I do close all of mine, a little afraid of a leak or hose or clamp failing, and don't want to chance it or worry about it. I do not close the fuel valve.
Shut Down
First, don't shut off a diesel after she's been running at cruise RPM without a slow down-cool off period, maybe five minutes at an RPM that's faster than idle but just above. Second, one practice is to run the engine at wide open throttle (WOT) before shut down to clear carbon, although I don't think many people do the latter. Finally, it's always a good idea to close seacocks when you are gone, but if you sometimes forget things, it's a good idea to leave the starter key attached to the intake through hull lever. (BTW, I don't turn mine off, but there is no question it is the right thing to do.) Rick D.
First, don't shut off a diesel after she's been running at cruise RPM without a slow down-cool off period, maybe five minutes at an RPM that's faster than idle but just above. Second, one practice is to run the engine at wide open throttle (WOT) before shut down to clear carbon, although I don't think many people do the latter. Finally, it's always a good idea to close seacocks when you are gone, but if you sometimes forget things, it's a good idea to leave the starter key attached to the intake through hull lever. (BTW, I don't turn mine off, but there is no question it is the right thing to do.) Rick D.
Shut Down
First, don't shut off a diesel after she's been running at cruise RPM without a slow down-cool off period, maybe five minutes at an RPM that's faster than idle but just above. Second, one practice is to run the engine at wide open throttle (WOT) before shut down to clear carbon, although I don't think many people do the latter. Finally, it's always a good idea to close seacocks when you are gone, but if you sometimes forget things, it's a good idea to leave the starter key attached to the intake through hull lever. (BTW, I don't turn mine off, but there is no question it is the right thing to do.) Rick D.
First, don't shut off a diesel after she's been running at cruise RPM without a slow down-cool off period, maybe five minutes at an RPM that's faster than idle but just above. Second, one practice is to run the engine at wide open throttle (WOT) before shut down to clear carbon, although I don't think many people do the latter. Finally, it's always a good idea to close seacocks when you are gone, but if you sometimes forget things, it's a good idea to leave the starter key attached to the intake through hull lever. (BTW, I don't turn mine off, but there is no question it is the right thing to do.) Rick D.
I could not sleep at night with the thought of
of leaving any seacock open. I shut the water intake and the head raw intake as well.
of leaving any seacock open. I shut the water intake and the head raw intake as well.
I could not sleep at night with the thought of
of leaving any seacock open. I shut the water intake and the head raw intake as well.
of leaving any seacock open. I shut the water intake and the head raw intake as well.
compression release 1984 yanmar
Does anybody know where the compression release is on a small 1984 yanmar diesel. It has hand crank but there is water in the cylinders hydro lock I am trying to get water out
Does anybody know where the compression release is on a small 1984 yanmar diesel. It has hand crank but there is water in the cylinders hydro lock I am trying to get water out
compression release 1984 yanmar
Does anybody know where the compression release is on a small 1984 yanmar diesel. It has hand crank but there is water in the cylinders hydro lock I am trying to get water out
Does anybody know where the compression release is on a small 1984 yanmar diesel. It has hand crank but there is water in the cylinders hydro lock I am trying to get water out
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