Have similar problem except my revs are limited to 1600, but only in reverse. Forward revs are normal. An very experienced marine mechanic diagnosed problem as excessive load on the prop. I later found my prop was clear. However, after investigating various reports I now believe my feathering prop is not going into the correct pitch in reverse and putting too much load on the engine. Likely because I did not adequately lube the hub of the prop. I will know more when I haul the boat and disassemble the prop.
I initially didn't think over pitch could reduce revs on a 40 hp diesel by that much. After reading similar reports I believe that is the problem. If engine cannot reach operating RPM in both forward and in reverse on a fixed prop, then the prop may be fouled. Harvey On Monday, September 14, 2020, 11:35:08 a.m. EDT, ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu> wrote: My previous boat was an Ericson 2-30, which came with an Atomic 4 engine. If your neighbor's boat originally had a gas engine, the tank has a filter at the end of the pickup tube. Try removing the pickup tube and see whether the filter is clogged. You can clean it with a solvent, or remove it completely. Your primary and secondary filters are enough. Alan Bergen35 Mk III ThirstyRose City YCPortland, OR On Mon, Sep 14, 2020 at 7:52 AM David Miles <mi...@intergate.ca> wrote: Our 2GM20F had similar issues with rpm twice.First time was when we bought the boat. Simple bottom clean and all was good.Then, due to C19, we hadn't been out for 5 months and 2300 was our max while heading to the lift. After the crud and barnacles were removed from the prop and the bottom, 3600rpm (after fully warmed up) was easy. This time we installed a SS elbow and the engine now starts better than ever with nothing more than a slight puff of white exhaust. I suggest dirty prop. Good luck. On September 12, 2020 7:44:47 p.m. Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> wrote: Non C&C content but relevant. My neighbour has an Ericsson 30 with a 16hp universal diesel. His engine will not rev beyond 1800 In reverse and is similarly challenged in forward. It’s dangerous as he cannot proceed faster than 2kt against wind and waves. It revs freely beyond 3000rpm in neutral.Am thinking it’s either low fuel flow (so work from pickup tube to pump to troubleshoot) or a partially blocked mixing elbow. (Re and re) Will also assist him in verifying that throttle and shutoff are fully operable at the engine and that the air intake is unrestricted. He recently replaced his fuel filters. Any other thoughts or expertise that might help?Many thanks! Dave - 33-2 (with a well loved and happy Yanmar) Sent from my iPhone_______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.paypal.me/stumurray__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!7g2gNZeEWbJgywozT4wOo9rhe2vjqwcAC5pSFcJhUnkSp8jWuUsgDyYOPyrh2NhbVAg$ _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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