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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-01-2018, 18:13
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Well the mechanic was right! High pressure fuel pump and injectors were serviced and replaced and generator is up and going. Not an inexpensive fix but no way we could have done the work. Thank you...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2018, 11:14
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Quick update.
Mechanic onboard for a few hours and as stumped as we have been. He went straight to Thinking it’s a fuel problem. He opened up the actuator, along with the preheat switch and engine...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2018, 07:44
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

FourWinds I am not following your recommendation here.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2018, 07:40
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Pitchondesign we’ve turned off that switch and tried starting and had nothing. We assumed that proved the switch is working properly. I suppose we could try bypassing the switch. Will check for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2018, 06:21
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Old GreyB. Our model is slightly different than those you reference. Ours is 15kw BTDA with electronic governing. As mentioned we changed the fuel solenoid early on in the trouble shooting process....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2018, 15:36
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Bean Counter we cool with antifreeze. We have a high temperature switch for the coolant and a high exhaust temperature switch.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2018, 15:31
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Old GreyB Just to be sure...the fuel run solenoid you are asking about is the same as fuel stop solenoid that we’ve changed? I’ll take another look at my wiring diagram.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2018, 12:03
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Re: Generator starting situation

Thank you Four Winds for the quick reply. Yes we did use the westerbek relay. And we do have the wiring diagram. We didn’t use a westerbek fuel stop solenoid but fuel doesn’t seem to be the issue.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-01-2018, 10:53
Replies: 17
Views: 1,905
Posted By suemw
Generator starting situation

Westerbek diesel 15 kw suddenly started hunting and losing power. Complete shutdown within minutes. Engine would turn over but would not start. We changed fuel stop solenoid, fuel filter and bled the...
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