Dolphin engine

[All_at_Sea]

A friend of mine has a Dolphin engine in his folkboat and intending to sail this weekend we went on board but couldn't start the engine. It would appear that there is a spark when you turn the engine on and off but no spark when it runs. Now although this sounds like a points problem this engine is a series ll and doesn't have any!

Has anyone had the same problem or does anyone know a good engineer on the Isle of Wight that is familiar with Dolphin engines.

 

[deep denial]

we have a dolphin, and have found it very reliable - however it is critical to give it a regular supply of new spark plugs, about twice per season, and for the leads to be in good condition, or the sparking fails. So first off try a new set of plugs and leads, very cheap and easy. If that fails, ring dolphin, who have always been very helpful.

 

[oldharry]

Weak spark that disappears under compression conditions: usually poor plugs/leads allowing leakage.

 

[All_at_Sea]

Thanks guys, leads and plugs it'll be.

 

[paulm299]

I had a Dolphin in my Matilda Ketch , Thats all I ever did to it , Just kept on Going

 

[NickiCrutchfield]

Ring the Dolphin Man on 01726 824724. He makes the engines in his workshop in Bodmin. He is great and will send you the correct parts, at very reasonable prices by return. One of the many great things about my old Folkboat was the engine. I motored hundreds of miles with it with never a problem.
Nicki

 

[yoda]

Could just be the start switch, phone Mr Chapman at Dolphin he will work it out quickly!

Neil

 

[All_at_Sea]

Thanks everyone, just spoken to David who reckons it's the trigger switch mechanism, which can be easily tested, even by me!