Amen. After some engine work, I was able to start it a number times, then nothing. I spent many hours chasing the wires. Everything connected, yes. 12 v where needed, yes. Finally realized that even though I had connectivity, there was just not enough current. Ran a separate wire from the terminal on the starter (direct cable from battery) to the ignition switch. Aha! Running again. 40 year old wire and connections….
Gary 30-1 St. Michaels MD From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, July 31, 2020 11:36 AM To: CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Engine starting issue Yanmar? Don't forget to service the wiring harness connection near the engine, coat contacts with TefGel and then plug and unplug it several times. Generously wrap electrical tape around it when finished. -- Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 9:44 AM David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: Twice in the last week, I have noticed an issue that might be a prelude to a greater problem. Normally, I start the engine by turning on the key, hitting the glow plug button for 30 seconds and then hitting the start button. Never been a problem there. Both times that this has happened, the engine was already warm and I just turned the key on, hit the start button and got no response. Tried again a few seconds later and it started up fine both times. Is it possible that something needs a few seconds to power up after turning the key on (solenoid?)? I don’t remember this being an issue in the past, but it is not often I start the engine by just turning the key and pushing start. My start battery is a 10 year old AGM and has had no trouble cranking the engine in general, even after warming the glow plugs for 45 seconds. Thanks- Dave David Knecht S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+
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