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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

02-09-2020, 12:26

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Engine circuit breaker tripping

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Posted By RhodySailer

Re: Engine circuit breaker tripping

Problem solved! The cause was similar to Mickeyrouse's issue. There was a normal wire junction hanging near the alternator that caused the short-circuit. When the engine was warm it would hang closer...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

29-08-2020, 07:57

Replies: 51

Engine circuit breaker tripping

Views: 10,486

Posted By RhodySailer

Re: Engine circuit breaker tripping

Thanks, Mickeyrouse et al., for the info on the wiring wear and spark. I'l have a closer look.
But why would my engine keep running? The Westerbeke tech said the motor should stop if the 20 amp...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-08-2020, 13:37

Replies: 51

Engine circuit breaker tripping

Views: 10,486

Posted By RhodySailer

Re: Engine circuit breaker tripping

Thanks Dave,
I spoke with a Westerbeke tech and he said that if the 20 amp breaker on the engine bracket was tripped, the motor should stop running, but ours kept on running both times. Maybe the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-08-2020, 09:48

Replies: 51

Engine circuit breaker tripping

Views: 10,486

Posted By RhodySailer

Re: Engine circuit breaker tripping

Return of the circuit breaker.
I have a 1967 Bristol 32 with a Westerbeke 30C three (new around 2006). The engine has started and run well, with Admirals Panel gauges showing temperature, oil...

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