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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:	SAILING
Notice:	Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:	UNIFIX::BERENS

Created:	Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2299
Total number of notes:	20724

991.0. "Knowledgeable Westerbeke User??" by HPTP27::SCHLESS () Mon Sep 26 1988 10:14

    I'm having a problem with a Westerbeke Vira engine, and
    can't fuigure what's wrong....
    
    The engine starts and runs fine.  Suddenly, it starts losing
    power, and very slowly dies.  The engine can be started
    again after several minutes, and will run for 2 - 4 minutes,
    then repeat the problem.         
    
    We run the engine off a 6 gal outboard tank, which is directly
    connected via a short rubber hose to a standard copper gasoline
    line. The tank was 1/2 refilled several weeks ago.
    
    The boat is coming out of the water in a couple of weeks, and I
    hate to take it in for a tune up this late in the season. 
    
    Has anyone had similar problems?  If so, will you drop me
    a lie on HYEND::RSCHLESS ??
    Thanks!
    
    Beau

T.R	Title	User	Date	Lines
991.1	Clogged vent??	EMASS::SAFDIE	`Mon Sep 26 1988 10:36`	5
	Could the vent on the 6 gallon can be clogged? You might try running it with the cover on the can off and see if it goes away. Just a guess but easy enough to try.
991.2	fuel not flowing freely	CADSYS::SCHUMANN	`Mon Sep 26 1988 12:42`	8
	This symptom is typical of problems in the liquid portion of the fuel system. It could be caused by anything that inhibits the free flow of fuel from the tank to the engine. Typical culprits are: closed or clogged vent, clogged fuel filter and/or strainer, kink in fuel hose, etc. --RS
991.3	water	HAEXLI::PMAIER	`Mon Sep 26 1988 13:10`	19
	1) Water (assuming your engine is a diesel ) You say,you refilled your tank a few weeks ago. You got some water and this water is now in the prefilter (or fine filter on some models) just in front of the injectionpump. You better check immediatly, otherwise your injectionpump and injectors have to be replaced.Due to the high pressure used in the injection there is now lubrication possible except the dieselfuel.If this diesel fuel is replaced by water...... Peter
991.4	AIR IN LINES ?	WILVAX::LANE	`Mon Sep 26 1988 13:38`	5
	I'VE HAD THIS PROBLEM DUE TO AIR IN FUEL LINE. OPEN BLEEDER SCREW ON FUEL FILTER WITH ENGINE RUNNING OR AT LEAST CRANKING. CLOSE WHEN FUEL RATHER THAN AIR IS COMING FROM BLEEDER.
991.5	Great Suggestions! Thanks!	HPTP27::SCHLESS	`Thu Sep 29 1988 11:17`	5
	Grazi millia for the suggestions! Will try them this weekend. Beau
991.6	No Go!	HPTP27::SCHLESS	`Mon Oct 03 1988 10:17`	10
	I tried the tank vent, and the fuel line, to no avail. The boat gets yanked in a couple of weeks, so I think I'll give up until I get her onto dry land. Too bad, we missed the most glorious day of the season on BB yesterday! See y'all next season! Beau
991.7	Knowledgeable Westerbeke Vire Owner, finally!	HPTP27::SCHLESS	`Mon Oct 31 1988 08:40`	14
	I now count myself as one of the bruised knuckle "experts" on the Westerbeke, if anyone is having problems. Over the past two weekends I have pretty well disassembled mine, and (remembering I had not drained the saltwater from the cooling) reassembled it, and, lo and behold...it ran! Anyone needing help on a Westerbeke Vire?? By the way, the original problem was an air leak in the flexible gas line coming from the copper into the bottom of the carb. Beau