As I suspected. It does have a compression release or decompression lever(s). Make sure they are all to the outboard position (45°), not vertical.
https://l-36.com/read_pdf.php?page=11&file=manuals11/200152_Rev1-M20-M30-5416-5421_Technical_Man&title=Universal_Diesel__5416_____Technical_Manual Josh May 18, 2024 08:39:50 Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>: > On page 25 here: > > https://www.westerbeke.com/parts%20manual/200140_m20_5416_parts_manual.pdf > > It shows an electric fuel pump. Part 21. Verify the existence/location of > this pump. Turn on the key, press the start button and see if you feel/hear > rapid clicking from the pump. If not, verify power to the pump. If you have > power and it doesn't click, replace the pump. > > With a little research, you can find a generic and much cheaper replacement. > Westerbeke will often relabel pumps made by Facit. > > Mine quit while motoring a couple years ago. When the electric fuel pump > quits, the engine quits. Luckily, I had a spare on board. > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > > On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 9:19 PM Todd Williams via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Looking for some input on my non starting Universal / Westerbeke diesel 5416 >> on my 1980 C& C 34. It was running great at the end of last year but no go >> from the start this year. >> >> It turns over great but no sounds of combustion. Battery is brand new. Oil >> and transmission fluids are at proper levels and fresh. It sounds like the >> glow plugs are working because the blower changes pitch with the increased >> current draw. Fuel looks good, checked pickup for debris, changed fuel >> filter, bled lines. I did have some electrical work done at the wiring >> harness but I don’t think that would affect it. >> >> I am thinking either I need to look at the injectors and injector pump or I >> need to do a compression test. I’ve read about both in online forums but >> haven’t had the “opportunity” to dig this far into engine troubles. Any >> input from the group on other diagnostic tests or possible sources of the >> issue? Thanks in advance. >> >> TODD >> Indigo Out We Go >> 1980 C&C 34 >> Saco, ME >> Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and >> help me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> Thanks for your help. >> Stu > > > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA
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