David
I have had problems with my starter button that caused a similar problem.maybe it would be worthwhile to check or replace the starter button or at least make sure the wired connection on the back of the panel are clean and tight Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of David Knecht Sent: May 15, 2013 7:03 PM To: CnC CnC discussion list Subject: Re: Stus-List Starting a Universal Now you have me concerned about my setup. Is it possible that the inability to start with both pressed on battery alone indicates a battery problem? I had my switch set to BOTH when I did this and it cranked heartily so it did not seem like a weak battery. Dave On May 15, 2013, at 5:40 PM, "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: David, The preheat button does 2 things, activates the glow plugs and deactivates the audible alarms. The usual start procedure should be to press the preheat button for 30-60 seconds then press the start button while continuing to press the preheat button. In colder weather, you may have to hold the preheat a bit longer. With a warn engine, you should be able to press the preheat and start buttons simultaneously. I push the throttle forward SLIGHTLY when I start my Universal. The manual can be found at: http://www.westerbeke.com/OnlineManuals/200157_M12-M50_Operator_Man.pdf Dennis C. _____ From: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com> To: CnC CnC discussion list <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:51 PM Subject: Stus-List Starting a Universal I have only had a few tries at starting the M430 engine on my new boat, and I have been told several different stories. One person said to hold the glow plug button for 5-10 seconds and then start. Another said 30 seconds on the glow plug and then leave the button pushed while also pushing the starter. The latter worked when I was first starting the engine after the winter while plugged into shore power. Yesterday I started it for the first time without shore power and found that the starter did not kick at all if I started while also holding the glow plug button. Started find when I let go the glow plug button. What is the "normal" starting procedure with a cold engine in cool weather. Warm weather? Warm engine? Thanks- Dave David Knecht Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT <pastedGraphic.tiff> _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com <http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/> CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com David Knecht, Ph.D. Professor and Head of Microscopy Facility Department of Molecular and Cell Biology U-3125 91 N. Eagleville Rd. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT 06269 860-486-2200 860-486-4331 (fax) _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3162/5825 - Release Date: 05/15/13
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