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Marine Diesel Westerbeke Generator Engine Starting Problem - Sailing Britican
25. januar 2017 · 8 min · 46K visninger · Charleston, South Carolina
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A Westerbeke generator fails to crank, producing only a clicking sound during a cold snap in Charleston.0:22 Suspecting a faulty starter motor solenoid, the owner replaces the unit with a $191 aftermarket part, significantly cheaper than the $780 manufacturer-branded version.4:06 Before removal, the owner disconnects the negative battery terminal and labels the starter motor wiring connections.2:10 After installing the new starter, the generator continues to click.6:34 A subsequent test of the generator battery reveals a output of 63 cold cranking amps (CCA) against a rated 1,000 CCA.6:56 The owner temporarily connects the generator to a functional engine battery, which successfully starts the unit.7:22 The experience highlights the importance of testing battery health before replacing expensive engine components.7:42
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