Recent content by mcmichael

Wow Thanks for all the responses. What a great resource when you hit a wall. I will follow up on all of your suggestions. Just to clarify my problem though, the engine keeps running until I let go of the one switch, otherwise it starts and runs perfectly Thanks again Mike

Hi I've got a Westerbeke 4KW gas generator. It was running perfectly. I brought the boat out of storage, put in new filters and clean fuel and it starts right up, but as soon as I release the "on" switch both solenoids release. I disconnected both of the oil sensors which I read were...

Hi I just pulled apart my water pumps and need to replace some parts. My circulation pump is weeping but otherwise appears to be in good shape. Should I rebuild it or replace it? My raw water pump is frozen at the shaft. Should I rebuild it or replace it. Where would be the best...

Hi I just pulled apart my water pumps and need to replace some parts. My circulation pump is weeping but otherwise appears to be in good shape. Should I rebuild it or replace it? My raw water pump is frozen at the shaft. Should I rebuild it or replace it. Where would be the best...

I resolved this problem. It was not the main breaker but rather the secondary solenoid. I replaced it and all is well. Thanks

Hi I assume that there is supposed to be a brace of sorts that supports the main hatch. Mine is missing. Does anyone have one or know where I might get one? Thanks Michael

Thanks again for all the input. I am soaking the cylinder with Mystery Marvel Oil. Should I try and turn over the engine after a few days? Should I leave the plug out when I turn it over? Thanks very much Michael

Hi I was told that you could remove the padded headboards above the windows in the forward berth. There is evidently access to the navigation wiring. Has anyone ever taken them out? Is it glued or screwed? Thanks Michael

Hi Thanks for all of your replies. I just pulled the plugs and had water in one of the cylinders. I'm going to try and turn it over by hand to expel the water. What would be the best course of action after that. Thanks Michael

Hi I've reached an impasse with my nav lights. I have run through all of the procedures, including running continuity back to the wires at the switch (detached) and can only believe that I somehow have 3 out of 4 bad wires on my port and starboard bow lights. I have taken the wiring bundle...

Hi I'm trying to start my starboard main which has sat dormant for nearly a year. I have gone through everything, cleaned all the connections, new batteries and put a new starter on. When I attempt to turn it over it turns, in the correct direction, about 4 inches and then stops. I tried it...

Hi I have a Raytheon head with speed, depth and temperature that has always worked perfectly. It turns on and chirps when I touch the buttons, and the light on the LED screen lights up however there is nothing displayed. Any suggestions?

Hi I am trying to start my port engine after having sat dormant for nearly a year. I have replaced all the batteries and cleaned all connections. When I engage the switch into the first position everything is normal. When I press to start the main breaker on the engine appears to be...

Thanks very much to all of you for your responses. Mike

Hi Unfortunately my boat sat in the yard for 14 months with fuel in the tanks. I'm about to pump the old fuel out and wondered if anyone had the experience before. I realize that the fuel should have been stabliized, but it wasn't. The fuel tanks were however as close to empty as I could get...