The 3GM manual: 1) Warm up the engine for more than 5 minutes. Because lube oil does not reach all the moving parts as soon as the engine is started. Operate the engine at around 850-900 rpm for at least five minutes.
On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 11:36 AM, Franklin Schenk via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > A friend of mine insists that you cannot warm up a Yanmar engine at idle > speed. When we are still in the slip he puts it in gear and runs at about > half throttle. None of the other sailors appear to do this. Unfortunately > many do not give the engine a chance to warm up at all. I am open to > suggestions and the reason for what you are doing. > > Frank > c/c 29 > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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