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bmelchionda
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Initially Posted - 09/09/2006 :  17:59:42  Show Profile
On my first day of solo sailing (would it happen any other way?), as I'm backing out of the slip, once I place the diesel engine in reverse, she dies on me. I tried a couple of times, and no avail. I then attempted in forward, again she dies. I never had a problem prior to this instance.

I waiting about 15 minutes (engine off), tried again and she ran fine.

Any ideas of what caused this?

Thanks!
'86 Catalina 25 Tall Rig
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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 09/09/2006 :  22:12:40  Show Profile
Old fashioned mechanically-injected diesels are very simple... all you need is

1) Air
2) Fuel
3) Compression

And they run. Barring catastrophic failure or an unexpected air restriction, the problems in marine diesels are usually fuel related.

1) Plugged filter(s)
2) Water in filter(s)/fuel
3) Plugged fuel lines or fuel intake in tank
4) Failed fuel pump or fuel delivery system
5) Mis-adjustment of injector pump control linkage

Marine fuel tanks are famous for growing 'grunge' inside and/or collecting condensation... especially if not kept completely full. Treatment with biocide is also highly recommended if your fuel doesn't get 'turned over' very often. I'd check filters first... if you don't have a good water seperator in your system... I'd add one.
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Response Posted - 09/10/2006 :  12:22:42  Show Profile
Fuel/filter or both.
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