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Re: YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
Michael, What you are experiencing must be a loss or restriction of fuel. I am curious why you did not switch to the other Racor filter. The Onan uses half the amount of fuel and uses an electric fuel pump. I believe it is possible that it could have enough fuel while the Yanmar may not. Also, you said that you checked the Yanmar filter. I do not think that visual checks of this filter are possible. I will attempt to list all of the possibilities for restricted fuel...maybe some that you have not thought of Order: beginning inside the fuel tank:
I hope that this helps you. Hopefully, someone else will add to this if I have left something out.
On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 10:16 AM Michael & Robyn <SY_RIPPLE@...> wrote: YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
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Re: YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
On Mon, Jun 8, 2020 at 10:15 AM, Michael & Robyn wrote:
YANMAR 4JH3-HTEHere's a link to a discussion of, seemingly, the exact same problem / same engine. Perhaps some useful thoughts. https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/yanmar-4jh3-hte-187238.html Good luck with it. Craig
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YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
YANMAR 4JH3-HTE Diesel Engine RPMs drop and then it quits
We ran under engine for 30hrs motor-sailing from Brunswick GA to Chesapeake Bay. We turned the engine off when we got a bit of wind to sail. It was off for an hour. Running one hour it first time suddenly reduced RPMs and died. First thought was that we caught a fishing line. But that didn't seem to be the case. We started the engine again and it ran fine under load for a couple of hours then it failed again reducing RPMs. I took it out of gear, put the Morse throttle more forward, it didn't speed up and died. We continued under sail for two more days. It failed a few seconds after starting and trying to increase RPMs w/o load except for the alternator. I have checked so far: RACOR fuel filters are clean and no water. I have not switched to the alternate RACOR filter. The ONAN Gen-set ran fine several times for one to two hours each since the first engine failure. It feeds from the same fuel line. I checked the fuel filter at the YANMAR engine. - no air bubbles when bleeding and pumping with the manual pump - no debris and no water from the bottom drain valve - the fuel sensor shows open for both cases, engine off, engine running and dying. The panel doesn't show an error light even with switch disconnected, open ended or short circuited. I don't know whether it is wired up at all or lamp is dead. - I disconnected, cleaned contacts, and reconnected the magnetic shut off valve connector. My assumption is, that the magnetic valve only shuts off fuel while activated by pushing the STOP button on the panel. - Engine temperature always was around 80°C - Oil and cooling liquids are all looking healthy - engine fails with and without mechanical load - the engine is from Year 2003 and has 2750hrs - we had the engine serviced a week before we sailed: engine oil changed, fuel filters checked, main engine belt exchanged, impeller changed. The mechanic didn't put the new quarter $ size rubber disc. I installed it later. Visual inspection after we experienced failure I discovered that the starboard forward engine mounting bolt is rusty; looking above I found a small corrosion caused water leak of the elbow water mixer for the exhaust, just below where the flange/pipe from the turbocharger comes in. This seems to be a few drips only and must have been going on for a while given how rusty the engine mount nut and bolt look. So I don't think this is the root cause of my problem. We are now anchored south of Fisherman's Island at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay near Cape Charles in a calm. Outlook for some wind tomorrow evening. I am running out of ideas and looking for suggestions from fellow AMEL owners. -- Michael & Robyn SY RIPPLE SM2K # 417
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Re: Main Sail Outhaul and Furling Gearbox Bonfiglioli VF44P1-70 P63 B14 B3
Bill,
You might also try Bonfiglioli USA /3541 Hargrave Dr;/ Hebron, KY 41048/ 859.334.3333. I believe that Mitch at Drivetech simply orders from them. Do note that Amel modified it a bit by grinding off the cooling fins and drilling a slightly different hole pattern on the mounting plate, which you'll have to do, too. Any chance that is what your maintenance guy was seeing? (Although you did note he said it was not Bonfiglioli brand.) Where in FL is your boat? Good luck with it. Craig
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Linda Melton <lindajmelton@...>
Bill
I’d bought an extendable tap spanner in preparation for this job. Waste of time. The first photo shows what I thought were screws holding the plate on place. There are two of them, one impossible to reach. And they don’t hold the tap on. It is a threaded plate and screws up onto the tap. Easy job when the sink is detached but impossible in situ. The second photo shows the tap connectors which are a standard female thread. They have a rubber washer insert to close the joint. I have been unable to find a flexible tap connector with a male 12mm end. They are all 15mm. So I am going to put a compression joint on the end 12mm to 15mm to take a standard flexible fitting. The sink took some gentle levering to lift of the wooden bar across the front. There was no jointing compound there, just 16 years of accumulated muck. Let me know if you find any tips on your work. I have the forward heads to do next! Have fun Ian
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Re: cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown
Sorry hearing Patrick died. DAN - agree but wonder also what my renewal will look like next year. T Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
-------- Original message -------- From: "Porter McRoberts via groups.io" <portermcroberts@...> Date: 6/8/20 05:46 (GMT-07:00) To: main@amelyachtowners.groups.io Subject: Re: [AmelYachtOwners] cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown DAN diver insurance is excellent. They have two forms. Repatriation insurance and regular health insurance for travelers. Porter McRoberts A54-152 On Jun 8, 2020, at 8:14 AM, Billy Newport <billy@...> wrote:
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Re: cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown
Porter McRoberts
He just died. I read on FB. That’s a real shame.
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DAN diver insurance is excellent. They have two forms. Repatriation insurance and regular health insurance for travelers. Porter McRoberts A54-152
On Jun 8, 2020, at 8:14 AM, Billy Newport <billy@...> wrote:
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Re: cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown
We use Travelex. Insurance is not so expensive outside the US.
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On Jun 8, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Billy Newport <billy@...> wrote:
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Re: cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown
Billy Newport
That's one of my big worries when we start cruising next year, medical coverage that's affordable. Rest of world policies seem to be the only affordable options. I see the cigna geo explorer plans, is that what people use?
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Hi Ian, Thanks for your advice. Very helpful!! Stay safe. Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Cool
On Mon, Jun 8, 2020, 12:01 AM Ian Park <parkianj@...> wrote: I’ve just done this job on my Santorin yesterday.
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Ian Park
I’ve just done this job on my Santorin yesterday.
I took the sink off. Two screws on the front and four more on the bulkhead under the mirror. It was then a very simple task. Only problem I had was the older fittings on the 12mm copper pipes. But you can put a conversion compression joint on each one to convert to the current flexible tap connectors. I had to grind out the hole for the tap base for a slightly larger size. Good luck Ian Ocean Hobo SN96
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Hi Keith Thanks for your help. That makes a lot of sense. In fact, I need that same tool to tighten the nut on my home kitchen faucet. Two birds with one stone. Ciao Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Cool
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 3:04 PM Keith Tice <amel@...> wrote:
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Re: Main Sail Outhaul and Furling Gearbox Bonfiglioli VF44P1-70 P63 B14 B3
Ian & Margaret, Thanks for the contact. I had ordered from them previously, but last time they told me I had gotten the last one they had. I'll try again. Thanks! Regards Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Cool
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 7:13 PM Ian Townsend <smlocalola@...> wrote:
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Bill Shaproski Cell: +1-206-375-2787
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Re: Main Sail Outhaul and Furling Gearbox Bonfiglioli VF44P1-70 P63 B14 B3
Contact: MITCH SILVERMAN DRIVETECH AUTOMATION, INC. 5401 NW 102ND AVE. #146 SUNRISE, FL. 33351 TEL: 954-746-9800 FAX: 954-746-5509 WEBSITE: WWW.DRIVETECHONLINE.COM Ian & Margaret S/V Loca Lola II SM153
On Jun 7, 2020, at 5:17 PM, Bill Shaproski <bill.shaproski@...> wrote:
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cruisers of "Brick House" need help in Capetown
Hi Amelians, I don't know if you heard that the circumnavigating couple on "Brick House" are in trouble in South Africa. Patrick Childress contracted coronavirus and has been in ICU for 21 days. He is receiving excellent care there, but the couple's insurance company, Azimuth Risk Solutions, suddenly declared that they covered nothing during a pandemic and denied all coverage or compensation. A friend of the Childress's started a GoFundMe page which has all the particulars and updates. As a COVID survivor myself, I reached out to Rebecca Childress to offer my experience and comfort. Her husband, Patrick is still hospitalized in ICU but has some slight improvement. It would be wonderful if more sailors could post moral support or a little $$ on the GoFundMe page. I heard the details of the denial of claim by Azimuth Risk Solutions, the Indiana company who sold the Childresses their international medical coverage. I was shocked at the sudden changing terms and reduced coverage this unethical company is trying to pull off ex post facto. Rebecca's father has contacted attorneys for help but the entire affair has added incredible stress to a heartbreaking situation.
We've had a lot of valuable information shared about boat insurance here already, now maybe some of you can gain more info about health insurance in general and Azimuth in particular. Richard Vicem 58 "Songbird" New Haven, CT
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Re: Converting my Amel 54 to lithium batteries: what I did, what I like and what I don't like (after one year of full time live aboard use)
Scott SV Tengah
Lior -
My A54 did not come with a 2500w inverter, so I didn't have the 50mm2 cables for that. Mine only included the 100a and 30a Dolphin chargers. Since I had it all apart to install new 50mm2 cables, I decided to just install 2x plus and 2x minus 50mm2 cables for the Quattro 5kw. That way, I could ensure the length was exactly the same and there was no initial "differential corrosion" which could impact resistance across the 4 cables. Probably overkill, but the cost was minimal. Then I re-used the 100a Dolphin cables (can't recall size, but I trust you) for the Skylla-i 80A with the assumption that Amel sized the 100a Dolphin cables correctly. Regarding using 30A Dolphin cables, there are calculators out there you can use to determine whether, given your run distance, the voltage drop is acceptable. Since I was already installing two new pairs of 50mm2, I decided to oversize it and use the 100A Dolphin cables and just leave the 30A Dolphin cables as unused backup. In the same manner, I ran a few extra runs of Cat6 ethernet between the engine room and the companionway...as backup. I'm glad I did as one of the Cat6 cables failed after I epoxied the hole where the wires ran! I installed the Skylla-i 80a for a few reasons: 1) So I can charge with more current to minimize genset run time. Lifepo4 is able to accept full current until nearly full. 2) Backup in case the Quattro dies 3) Gives me flexibility to feed 240v/60hz power into the Skylla to charge the batteries and then use the Quattro (unconnected to external AC) to invert and provide 230v/50hz to the boat. But primarily for #1. Hope this helps. Hope this helps. -- Scott 2007 A54 #69 SV Tengah http://www.svtengah.com
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Keith Tice
Hi Bill,
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I had the same dilemma last year with my SM2k. You need a plumbers tool. It is just a nut underneath, but a long reach. Cheers, Keith Bikini, SM 282
On 7 Jun 2020, at 23:08, Bill Shaproski <bill.shaproski@...> wrote:
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
As I remember it, it is obvious...can't help you any more than this. Maybe someone else who is aboard an SM will respond.
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 4:42 PM Bill Shaproski <bill.shaproski@...> wrote:
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
Thanks for the quick reply. My message didn't explain the problem correctly. My bad.. Having rebuilt my house I do know how to replace a sink. My dillema is gaining access to the underside of the sink to make the pipe connections. I may have mixed up the real issue since I'm not on the boat. If it should be obvious, don't worry about it. I'll figure it out. I was just trying to get a heads up prior to arriving. Regards Bill Shaproski S/V Pacific Cool
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 2:24 PM CW Bill Rouse <brouse@...> wrote:
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Re: How To Replace Aft Head Sink Faucet
It is installed just like a home faucet. Google for a YouTube video. Best, CW Bill Rouse Amel Owners Yacht School +1 832-380-4970 | brouse@... 720 Winnie, Galveston Island, Texas 77550 www.AmelOwnersYachtSchool.com Yacht School Calendar: www.preparetocastoff.blogspot.com/p/calendar.html
On Sun, Jun 7, 2020, 4:08 PM Bill Shaproski <bill.shaproski@...> wrote: The faucet on the sink in my aft head of my Super Maramu from 1995 needs replacement and I haven't been able to figure out how to remove the old faucet. I am currently on the west coast and the boat is on the east coast so I don't have access to it and have not been on it for 9 months. I just remember not being able to figure out how to replace the faucet. I'm usually pretty competent about most basic maintenance issues, so this one is a surprise. Is there some secret I'm missing or do I just need to keep trying when I get back to the boat in five days?
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