Recent content by mjf107

Captn Black Re post #42 introducing oil into Cylinders-testing compression I can understand your reluctance to remove glow plugs or injectors. Perhaps it was a bit obscure but it will help to kick start an engine with low compression, especially if caused by sticking rings worn bores etc...

Yes I can testify to batteries used with these engines I had an Escort diesel van that needed a jump start hooked it up to land-rover the Escort burst into life.... best it ever started always a reluctant starter in cold weather

As suggested by others Check the compression of by barring the engine over, you should feel the compression stroke on each cylinder and considerable force should be required as TDC is approached then eases off as it goes overTDC. If this does not happen remove injectors and squirt a little...

Consider that the valve and injection timing is correct for a moment, personally have no strong feelings if this so. The dismantling process could have caused a failing exhaust hose to delaminate resulting in a block exhaust system. This in turn would prevent a fresh charge of air being...

Originally Posted by drydog image: http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/ybw/buttons/viewpost-right.png View Post Agreed, bent valve/s, worn rings/head gasket or worst case scenario would be a holed piston. They all cause crankcase pressure. QUOTE from VicS "What should be discussed is what caused...

Quote "One thing that I observed that may not be correct, both the oil dipstick and the air intake, appear to have some gas/smoke coming out of them when the engine is cranked over." That would suggest to me that the swept volume is only being compressed slightly then escaping past the rings...

That sounds a neat solution, have you a link to the chip supplyer or any other details how it could be used to monitor currents

Pete Do you have a title to the other thread you mention or post a link? Michael

Bonding is a safety system to limit touch voltage between exposed metal parts in the event of a live to earth fault, along with MCBs and RCDs and earthing conductors. It is used where there is a perceived extra risk of electric shock. You could look at it as a last resort if the other devices...

Is the generator 240v AC or battery voltage, how are you interfacing it with your other electrics? How comprehensive are they?

Well I've made a copy of it for future reference..... A picture paints a thousand words

What you describe is becoming more like an overload than a short circuit therefore a circuit breaker with thermal and magnetic magnetic trips would give better protection Michael

Agreed..... also you can fit an alternator protection relay, no personal experience with them, came across them looking at something else sterling-power.com/products/alternator-open-circuit-protection-device

Agreed, I'm sure your aware of the problems I mentioned and work safely, just making a general comment. Michael

I think windlass installations would be a lot safer with an isolator with a removable handle that was installed in a readably accessible position. I wouldn't want to completely rely on any control circuits or relay contacts opening (short circuits can welled them cloesed) if I had my fingers any...