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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-03-2023, 14:23
Replies: 29
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Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

Excellent point and spot on advice. See post #14 though. OP says he replaced it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-03-2023, 09:33
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

Highly likely this. IMHO.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2023, 17:28
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

The primary will stop 30 microns. The engine is usually 5 microns. I'd change both. And purge it. But I'm not going to step on the mechanics toes. Anyone take a compression test?

Water in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2023, 15:09
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

The vee drive and prop shaft are offset about 5* on a Pearson 323 so you can pull the shaft without pulling the engine. It's a left-hand prop. If you had the reverse prop pitch set the same as the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2023, 10:41
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

The pitch in forward is probably not the same as the one in reverse. Neutral there is no load on the prop. Diesel engine speed is determined by how much fuel you put in them versus what load is on...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2023, 10:14
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

Adjust the prop for less pitch. There is a separate adjustment for forward.

You might try servicing the injectors or at least run some LiquiMoly "Diesel Purge" through them. And change the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2023, 09:04
Replies: 29
Views: 2,644
Posted By Scubaseas
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

Fixed prop or?

Is the amount of smoke the same when the engine is first started as it as after running it 20 minutes?

White smoke can be engine too cold. too much fuel i.e bad injectors. bad...
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