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September 2017 12 Find Us On Facebook at Boating On The Hudson
BOAT TALKWITH
Alex Salomatoff.
Alex
Salomatoff
If you have a question for Master Mechanic and Owner of Alex’s
Marine Plus in New Windsor, NY, simply call Alex at 845-565-9199
or e-mail,
Alex’s Marine Plus
2907 Rte 9W Suite 200,
NewWindsor, NY 12553
(845) 565-9199
alexsmarineplus.com
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Question: I have a 1988 Silverton Yacht with a Generator. The Generator has not
worked since I bought the boat 3 years ago. No surprise, I was told, up front, that it
did not run. My wife keeps bugging me so now I would like to see why it does not
start! It cranks, but will not fire up, I tried ether, but that did not work. It is a diesel
with approx. 5000 Hrs. 8kw
Answer: These engines are quite simple. It is either fuel or air! My guess is no fuel
or bad glow plugs or both.
First open an injector line. Is fuel coming out? If you are going to fix it yourself then
replace all filters now. Fill the filters with fuel before screwing them back on. Make
sure the fuel solenoid is engaged. The plunger should be in. It should try to fire.
Then you need to trouble shoot the oil pressure and high temp shutdowns. You can
by pass the sensors by using a small jumper to the hot side of the battery.
At some point you will want to make sure your glow plugs are getting hot. Even
in the summer they
are very helpful in
starting your diesel
generator.
If none of this works
then I suggest you
get it repaired by
us at your leisure. It
will add value to
your boat, and
provide convenience
to your lay overs,
not to mention the
nagging will stop
from your wife.