[Public-list] Fwd: Engine running Problem

[Amy & David Swanson]

I too would start with the coil.  I have had 2 coils fail (one from old age, 
one because I bought the wrong one) and the symptoms were almost exactly as 
you describe.   They are cheap enough to replace that unless Moyer put a new 
one in, I would go ahead & replace it.  I don't have much experience with 
the electronic modules but they may behave similarly.  Also check to make 
sure your fuel pump isn't cutting off due to the low oil pressure switch. 
You should be able to tell if the pump is running or not by feel.

David Swanson
Strayaway Child
Alberg 30 #229

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Symmes" <harmony at aztec-net.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 8:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Public-list] Fwd: Engine running Problem


> 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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