[C38] Yanmar starting problem

[Don Strong]

Phil: I have never had any electrical problems with our Yanmar. However, 
it is only about 6 yrs old and has only 700 hrs. Time to call a marine 
electrician, is my take.
regards, Don

dpooch wrote:
> Phil,
>   On the back of the engine there is an oil sender and a water 
> temp sender. Mine became loose ( corroded ) and I had the same 
> problem. I replaced the electrical connectors there and the problem 
> was solved..  Dana, Layover Days,   #39
>
> */eyriepg at comcast.net/* wrote:
>
>     While few of you have Yanmar engines, my symptoms are probably not
>     unique to this engine.  Sometimes when I press the engine start
>     button, nothing happens.  Most of the time that this is an issue,
>     there is no sound at all.  The second or third press of the button
>     works every time.  I think..??....that I can hear the starter
>     start to engage some of the time that it doesn't start.  This has
>     been a problem off and on for about 2 years.  Last week when I was
>     about 50 miles from anything, the radar/chartplotter consistently
>     dropped off when the engine failed to start.  Now that I'm
>     contemplating a longer cruise I think that I should fix it. 
>     Another fact is that it almost always starts first thing in the
>     morning leaving the dock and it is more likely not to start after
>     I have been out sailing for a couple of hours.  I had my batteries
>     checked and they are excellent.
>      
>     Any wisdom would be appreciated.
>      
>     Phil Gay
>     C38 049 Que Linda
>     Everett, WA
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