E32 Engine Shutoff
Date: August 2, 2000
From: Andy and Brenda Schulkind aschulk1@maine.rr.com
Hi,
Our boat survey went well and it looks like we'll be Endeavour 32 owners by the end of the week.
I do have a question that will probably amuse you all. The boat has been on land for the last two years, so I wanted to see if the engine would start before putting her in the water (sea trial to be done when launched). The engine (Yanmar 20hp) cranked and started right up (yay!) and ran and kept on running. None of us (broker, surveyor, engine tech or I) could locate the engine shutoff. Anyone know where it is? There are virtually no engine instruments except for the key and indicator lights in the cockpit. Has anyone added instruments (i.e., tach, fuel gauge, engine hours meter)?
Please let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks to all of you who've taken the time to answer my questions about the Endeavour 32. We're are very excited about her getting in the water, soon. Thanks.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Paul Uhl endvr32@endeavourowners.com
Andy and Brenda,
Sorry for the delay in getting your question out as we've just returned from vacation. It sounds as though the boat you are considering is an early model E32 (pre-1980?). I have a 1982 E32 and can only offer the following information.
We have a Yanmar 3GMD engine. Yanmar supplied 2 different types of engine control panels: Type A and B. Your's is the simpler version (can remember which is which) while ours has a tach and idiot lights for overheating, etc. You could probably order the one we have from Yanmar but you'd have to check and see if it's compatable with your engine.
As for stopping the engine, we have a "choke" pull and additional starter button immediately to starboard of the steering pedestal, near the cockpit floor. My feet keep bumping it and I intend to move it. I'm not sure if yours is set up the same way but hopefully a member will be able to help you.
Anyway, a premature congrats on buying the E32. We just came back from 9 days of sailing on lower Lake Michigan with ours and would be happy to talk to you about any other questions or concerns you may have.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Dennis Jones dennisjones@rcsgroup.com
Andy and Brenda,
I have a 1979 E32 with the same Yanmar 20hp engine and the same lack of instrumentation. It does have a pull-switch which I originally thought was a kill switch, but it has no effect on the engine. I don't know how a kill switch would work anyway, since a diesel engine has basically no electrical system (spark plugs, coil, ignition system, etc.).
To stop my engine, I just throttle all the way back until the engine dies. It works fine.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Dave Wright Dgw1@aol.com
Paul,
I will e-mail Andy. The Yanmar 2QM20 on Kon-Tiki, 1977 E-32, shuts off by closing the throttle. The throttle lever pushes down until it meets resistance, then you keep pushing slightly to shut the engine down. There is an adjustment spring on the engine throttle cable linkage to adjust the resistance so you don't accidentally shut the engine down.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Scott Ziegler scott.ziegler@attws.com
There is a cylinder pressure release on my boat. on the port side right next to the driver, sticking out of the lazerette along with a starter button. I have the same instrument cluster under the companionway. I can start the boat with the key OR turn the key on and then start with the previously described button. Next to the starter button is also a plunger you can pull to stop the engine. My throttle is also set such that you can completely shut off the fuel and kill the engine that way if necessary.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Bruce Rambow wbrambow@earthlink.net
A diesel usually does not have an electrical shutoff. On mine the throttle controls fuel flow. Shutting the throttle down, shuts the engine off. If the control cable is out of alignment then you would have to shut off the fuel supply manually, at the filter. Hope this helps. Mine is a 77 with the 20 horse Yanmar. Hope this helps. Let me know as mine may not be the right way to do it. I haven't gotten it in the water yet and am looking forward to that day.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Bob and Sandy Warren rwarren@inna.net
Our 1979 Endeavour, with the 20 hp. Yanmar, is shut off by backing down the throttle lever all the way. There is no "kill" plunger to pull nor button to push. The ignition/start key enables the starter motor and provides power to our three "idiot" lights (water temp, oil pressure, electrical charging). But turning the key to off will not stop the engine. With a diesel you must do that by stopping the fuel supply to the engine.
Perhaps the throttle linkage does not less you back it down enough?
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Pete Doddato lapdog@olsusa.com
Andy,
My E32 has a compression release on it that will stall the engine if it continues to run. It is accessed under the seat in the stern of the cockpit. There is a knob with a cable attached to it on the portside kind of up and out of sight. I pull that to release the compression. If all else fails put something solid and flat over the air intake, that will stop it fast........don't use your hand!!!!!! The old Yanmars should have a compression release though.....look up on top of the engine for a lever ....... that would be it.
Date: August 11, 2000
From: Bradd Wilson marina@portcolborne.com
Our 1978 E-32 has an engine shut off in the diesel return line. The stopcock is located near the top of the fuel tank and is accessible thru the "cupboard door" in the quarterberth.
Date: August 12, 2000
From: Tom Gilbert TGil95746@aol.com
There might be a fuel shut off on or near the tank, but that's not a good thing to depend on for regular shut downs. The throttle is supposed to go to below an idle position and starve the engine. I suggest you lube the cable and / or manually move the throttle on the engine to determine if you are capable of shutting down the engine from the control column.
Date: August 13, 2000
From: Albert Augustine ABig2guy@aol.com
HI! in regards to your engine shutoff : My 76, 20 hp Yanmar has no shutoff switch. to shut it off you only use the throttle . it is a 2qm20 engine. do not under any circumstances use the compression release lever.
