I have a 20 year old Yanmar 15hp in my 34 Irwin and recently had problems starting it after not using it for 3 months. I used starter fluid to get it going but it is now puting out grey smoke and black carbon looking particles in the exhaust water. It will only start with the throttle in full open position then quits after 45 seconds. Any thoughts? Also, does anyone know the proper fuel bleeding procedure on this engine.
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I have a Yanmar 2GM (13 hp)
Had same black particles issue with loss of power. corrected with new fuel, new fuel filters removing sludge and H20.
Had same black particles issue with loss of power. corrected with new fuel, new fuel filters removing sludge and H20.
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I have a 3QM30. A friend has a 1Q and another a 2Q.
Check for water in fuel. The high pressure fuel pump is quite sensitive to water. It is quite expensive to have overhauled or replaced. A bad load of fuel can do this. Change your filters.
Secondly, I have primed these by barely loosening the hex at the top of each injector adjacent the fuel line while the engine idles. Fuel will come out along with air. Do one at a time. Collect loose fuel with a rag.
Third, if you haven''t already done this, check for water in the crankcase by viewing the oil on the dip stick. If it is milky, you have more serious problems such as a blown head gasket or cracked block.
Additionally, check your air filter to be sure it is clear.
Also be sure the supply (low pressure pump) is providing fuel to the high pressure pump by opening a fitting or hose on its outlet and checking for flow.
Check for water in fuel. The high pressure fuel pump is quite sensitive to water. It is quite expensive to have overhauled or replaced. A bad load of fuel can do this. Change your filters.
Secondly, I have primed these by barely loosening the hex at the top of each injector adjacent the fuel line while the engine idles. Fuel will come out along with air. Do one at a time. Collect loose fuel with a rag.
Third, if you haven''t already done this, check for water in the crankcase by viewing the oil on the dip stick. If it is milky, you have more serious problems such as a blown head gasket or cracked block.
Additionally, check your air filter to be sure it is clear.
Also be sure the supply (low pressure pump) is providing fuel to the high pressure pump by opening a fitting or hose on its outlet and checking for flow.
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A cold engine will emit carbon.The grey smoke is the ether (starting fluid) combustion products. Best to figure why you need starting fluid. Bad fuel, dirty or worn injectors or pump, or worn rings and valves are all culprits. I would approach it with attention in the respective order.
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