[Public-list] Fwd: Engine running Problem

[Rod Symmes]

Ralph;
    Don't you just love an intermittent problem.
It could be either fuel or ignition but because it will start after enough time for something to cool down, I would look for electrical failure first.  Your idea of running it under load until it quits and then immediately look for the problem sounds like a  good idea but I would start by pulling the coil wire and hold it close ( 1/4 to 1/2 inch )to the engine block while you crank it over for a  second or two.  Be sure to hold that with well insulated pliers or else your pacemaker may never be the same again (-:     If you have a spare spark plug around, here is a less exciting way to do it.   Unplug one of the spark plug leads and shove your spare plug into the boot.  Now rest the metal body of the plug against a bare piece of metal on the engine in such a position that you can watch the gap while you crank for a few seconds.   If you get a spark, you have a fuel problem - no spark likely means either the coil or the electronic module is breaking down when it gets hot.

Cheers,    Rod

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: George Dinwiddie 
  To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 8:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [Public-list] Fwd: Engine running Problem


  RReitz6289 at aol.com wrote:
  > Could you please put this message for help out on the list to all 
  > Albergers that belong to our club. I need help.
  > Thankyou
  > Ralph Reitz
  > 
  > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
  > Subject: Engine running Problem
  > From: RReitz6289 at aol.com
  > Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:14:35 EDT
  > To: Public-list at Alberg30.org
  > CC: Capnreitz at aol.com
  > 
  > 
  > Hi everyone,
  > I have Alberg 30 #457 and sail out of Sea Bright New Jersey. Last year I 
  > had the boats Atomic 4 completely rebuilt by Moyer Marine. It has an 
  > electric fuel pump, electronic ignition, and all new plugs, wires, etc.
  > My problem is that the engine cuts out after about an hour of running, I 
  > dropped the anchor and sat for about 20 minutes after which it started 
  > only to run for about ten minutes and cut out again. I was in a snaky 
  > part of the Navesink river, dropped the hook and called Sea Tow. After I 
  > got back into my slip the engine started again.
  > This is the second time it has happened, after the first time I checked 
  > the fuel intake from the gas tank, replaced the two inline fuel filters 
  > and looked forward to some sailing. I need the engine the navigate the 
  > narrow channel and pass under two bridges to get out to open water.
  > Does anyone have ANY ideas what my problem might be?
  > The next step I intend to take is to run it under load at the dock, when 
  > it cuts out spray starter fluid into the flame arrester to try to get it 
  > started and keep it running. This will give me a hint as to weather the 
  > problem is fuel or an electrical breakdown.
  > Again, ANY ideas.
  > Ralph Reitz
  > Dances With Waves #457


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