Westerbeke 12B

[Brian Hofler]

Journeyman has a Westerbeke 12B which has become very hard to start. When it finally starts the engine develops good power, warms up well and makes no smoke, which I think means the injectors are ok. The fuel filters are clean. I measured voltage at the glow plugs and it seems good. I can't figure it out. Any ideas?

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[reefmagnet]

I had the same problem on my BMW D12. Turns out the injector needed
replacing. With that small of an engine, you may or may not see smoke.
I found out the hard way that a bad injector can lead to the head
overheating, which will eventually crack!
Be sure to check your tappet clearance, also.
Doug McDaniel