
ENGINE
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:
WESTERBEKE recommends that the following
engine adjustments
be
peiformed
by a competent engine
mechanic. The information below is provided to assist the
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ENGINE
IDLING
SPEED
The engine idling speed is pre-set at the factory but once the
boat is operating in the water other variables such
as
pro-
peller size, shaft length, and
the transmission can affect the
idle speed.
The normal idle speed for these engine models is
1000-1200
rpm at normal engine operating temperatures. Where ever in
this rpm range the engine operates the smoothest, does not
stall when the throttle is restarted and no damper chatter is
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THROlTlE
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produces. ·
STOP
CONTROL
CABL
ADJUSTING
THE
IDLE
SPEED
1. Loosen the locknut on the idle adjustment bolt on the
fuel injection pump.
2. Adjust the bolt so that the throttle control lever will hold
the engine at a quiet idle.
(1000-12000 rpm)
3. Tighten the locknut.
4. Race the engine several times to ensure the idle speed
remains as set.
OPTIONAL
FUEL
RUN/SHUT-OFF
SOLENOID
The fuel run solenoid is mounted in a threaded hole on the
engine's block
just
aft
of
and below the engine's injection
pump. Proceed as follows when installing a replacement
or
new fuel run solenoid.
1.
Visual access to the fuel injection pump's fuel rack
is
needed.
To
obtain this, remove the shut off lever and gasket just
below the fuel injection pump.
2. Thread the locknut onto the solenoid and then apply a small
amount
of
Teflon
sealant to the threads on the solenoid.
3. Thread the solenoid into the hole on the engine and
observe the solenoid plunger through the cover opening.
Allow the plunger to contact the fuel rack and move fully
into the injection pump.
Do
not thread further so as to
push the plunger into the solenoid.
4. Back the solenoid out
114
- 1/2
of
a tum and secure it in
position with the locknut.
LOCKNUT
TORQUE
VALUE
28.9-36.2
FT-LB
(4.0-5.0
M-KG)
5. Properly connect the three electrical leads from the
solenoid. Two
of
the connections plug into the engine
harness and the third grounds to the engine block at an
adjacent inboard threaded hole with an 8mrn bolt.
6. Re-assemble the shut-off lever with gasket and test run the
unit.
Make
certain
the unit stops when the solenoid is
de-
energized.
If
it does not and only goes
to
idle. Thread the
solenoid
in
1/8
-
1/4
turn till shut-off
is
obtained.
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...,LOCKNUT
FUEL
RUN
SOLENOID
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