Make sure to check the basics first. Are the batteries fully charged and cranking the engine fast enough? Make sure the fuel lines are well bleed, any little bit of air in the lines and the engine will not start. Good luck!View attachment 86968
Spent most of the day working on the boat today. I managed to replace the transmission shifter cable. Sanded down the smile and applied some 3m 5200. Replaced the glow plugs but still can't get the engine to start. I think I need the adjust the valve clearances to the proper specs, since I didn't when I put the engine back together. I also had to push back my launch date a week so I can paint the bottom. I wish I knew more about Diesel engines. But worse case scenario, I'll just have to replace the damn engine. I just want to sail!
I replaced the batteries over the winter. It's cranking the engine fine but I'm not sure how fast is fast enough. I've bled the fuel lines but I could probably bleed it more. Unfortunately, it's rare that I can get help with the boat and I need a second pair of hands to crank the engine while I bleed the fuel line. Today I managed to make it to the marina and work on the boat for only a couple of hours. I messed a little bit with the valve clearances and I think I'm making improvements. I can tell that it's almost there. But my lack of knowledge about diesels is holding it back. Considering that the engine wouldn't even crank when I first purchased the boat, I believe that I've made strides in bringing the engine back to life. I really need a professional diesel mechanic to check out and fine tune this thing. I'm almost at the limit of my capabilities to repair this engine. Not to say that I'm giving up. Just crying out for HELP!!.Make sure to check the basics first. Are the batteries fully charged and cranking the engine fast enough? Make sure the fuel lines are well bleed, any little bit of air in the lines and the engine will not start. Good luck!
That's a good idea but I don't think it's necessary. And I'm not going to purchase a remote starter just for that purpose. Something that would make the job easier is someone that actually knows what they're doing because I'm learning as I go.get a remote starter. they are available at marine and automotive parts places. They will make the job MUCH easier.
thanks. im ok.hang in there, it is very rewarding...you can be proud. Be patient!!!