Farymann dry-run/new fuel tank

Greetings all, We recently aquired a new-to-us Farymann A30 engine (my Valentine's Day gift actually!) to replace our failed Farymann. The new-to-us engine appears to be in MUCH better condition than the one we removed and due to cost constraints appears to be our best option for a temporary re-power until we win the lottery. The previous owner had it rebuilt twice over its 30 year life (including replacing the cooling sleeve) and though it was running great when he pulled it, decided to repower with something newer. The question for the list is: I wonder about the feasability of firing it up and running the engine briefly before we install it. And if we do run the engine - how does one ensure a good clean fuel source? Do I need to go to the lengths of temporarily rigging up the primary fuel filter? Just concerned since everything I read about diesels goes on at great lengthsabout the neccesity of maintaining a clean fuel line etc. And while the engine is out I am considering pulling/replacing or cleaning the old black metal fuel tank - even though we have never had any problems in the 6 years we have had the boat. Any help much appreciated on this rather daunting project! Thanks!!! Nancy Lewis-Williams 2-27 Windancer Vashon Island

We test run engines all the time Nancy, and do it this way - [ in order ! ] First, put on safety glasses and wear latex gloves. [ this keeps your hands kissably soft ] Secure the engine to the bench, shipping pallet, etc, as this engine wants to jump around a lot while running! Change the secondary fuel filter [ on the engine ] Check the oil level in engine and trans. Put the fuel intake hose into a container of fresh [ NOT OLD ! ] and CLEAN fuel! [ you may need to install a fuel return hose to tank, although I think I remember this engine does not use one ] Open the fuel filter bleed screw. Engage the compression release. Remove the air filter housing, and spray fogging oil into the air intake while cranking the engine with the hand crank. This prelubes the cylinder so you don't break a piston ring. It also bleeds the low pressure side of the fuel system. Put the water intake hose into a bucket of water. Place a long length of hose onto the exhaust elbow, and direct it away from your work area. Get an assistant to standby [ upwind ! ] with a fire extinguisher. Set the fuel control to maximum speed. Finish bleeding the fuel system, using the fuel lift pump, then close the bleed screw. Connect the control panel and battery cables. Crank the engine with the ignition key, and while cranking, disengage the compression release. The engine should now fire. It will smoke quite a bit, as the fogging oil is burned, but should clear in a while. Slow the engine using the fuel control. Check that water is being discharged from the exhaust, and maintain the bucket's water level, using a garden hose. Check for correct operation of the transmission, and that you can actually control the engine speed. That's about it! Contact me if you have a problem. Joe DeMers Sound Marine Diesel LLC www.soundmarinediesel.com From: "wnancy36" <jn… [at] juno.com> To: <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:55 AM Subject: [Cal_Boats] Farymann dry-run/new fuel tank > Greetings all, > We recently aquired a new-to-us Farymann A30 engine (my Valentine's > Day gift actually!) to replace our failed Farymann. The new-to-us > engine appears to be in MUCH better condition than the one we removed > and due to cost constraints appears to be our best option for a > temporary re-power until we win the lottery. The previous owner had > it rebuilt twice over its 30 year life (including replacing the > cooling sleeve) and though it was running great when he pulled it, > decided to repower with something newer. > The question for the list is: I wonder about the feasability of > firing it up and running the engine briefly before we install it. > And if we do run the engine - how does one ensure a good clean fuel > source? Do I need to go to the lengths of temporarily rigging up the > primary fuel filter? Just concerned since everything I read about > diesels goes on at great lengthsabout the neccesity of maintaining a > clean fuel line etc. > And while the engine is out I am considering pulling/replacing or > cleaning the old black metal fuel tank - even though we have never > had any problems in the 6 years we have had the boat. > Any help much appreciated on this rather daunting project! Thanks!!! > Nancy Lewis-Williams > 2-27 Windancer > Vashon Island > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.3/1306 - Release Date: 3/1/2008 > 5:41 PM > >

--- In Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com, "Joe DeMers" <jedsail@...> wrote: Joe, Many thanks for the comprehensive information, this looks like exactly what I need! Nancy> > We test run engines all the time Nancy, and do it this way - [ in order ! ] > > First, put on safety glasses and wear latex gloves. [ this keeps your hands > kissably soft ] > > Secure the engine to the bench, shipping pallet, etc, as this engine wants > to jump around a lot while running! > > Change the secondary fuel filter [ on the engine ] > > Check the oil level in engine and trans. > > Put the fuel intake hose into a container of fresh [ NOT OLD ! ] and CLEAN > fuel! [ you may need to install a fuel return hose to tank, although I think > I remember this engine does not use one ] > > Open the fuel filter bleed screw. > > Engage the compression release. Remove the air filter housing, and spray > fogging oil into the air intake while cranking the engine with the hand > crank. This prelubes the cylinder so you don't break a piston ring. It also > bleeds the low pressure side of the fuel system. > > Put the water intake hose into a bucket of water. > > Place a long length of hose onto the exhaust elbow, and direct it away from > your work area. > > Get an assistant to standby [ upwind ! ] with a fire extinguisher. > > Set the fuel control to maximum speed. > > Finish bleeding the fuel system, using the fuel lift pump, then close the > bleed screw. > > Connect the control panel and battery cables. > > Crank the engine with the ignition key, and while cranking, disengage the > compression release. The engine should now fire. > > It will smoke quite a bit, as the fogging oil is burned, but should clear in > a while. > > Slow the engine using the fuel control. > > Check that water is being discharged from the exhaust, and maintain the > bucket's water level, using a garden hose. > > Check for correct operation of the transmission, and that you can actually > control the engine speed. > > That's about it! > > Contact me if you have a problem. > > > > Joe DeMers > Sound Marine Diesel LLC > www.soundmarinediesel.com > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "wnancy36" <jnnwill2@...> > To: <Ca… [at] yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:55 AM > Subject: [Cal_Boats] Farymann dry-run/new fuel tank > > > > Greetings all, > > We recently aquired a new-to-us Farymann A30 engine (my Valentine's > > Day gift actually!) to replace our failed Farymann. The new-to-us > > engine appears to be in MUCH better condition than the one we removed > > and due to cost constraints appears to be our best option for a > > temporary re-power until we win the lottery. The previous owner had > > it rebuilt twice over its 30 year life (including replacing the > > cooling sleeve) and though it was running great when he pulled it, > > decided to repower with something newer. > > The question for the list is: I wonder about the feasability of > > firing it up and running the engine briefly before we install it. > > And if we do run the engine - how does one ensure a good clean fuel > > source? Do I need to go to the lengths of temporarily rigging up the > > primary fuel filter? Just concerned since everything I read about > > diesels goes on at great lengthsabout the neccesity of maintaining a > > clean fuel line etc. > > And while the engine is out I am considering pulling/replacing or > > cleaning the old black metal fuel tank - even though we have never > > had any problems in the 6 years we have had the boat. > > Any help much appreciated on this rather daunting project! Thanks!!! > > Nancy Lewis-Williams > > 2-27 Windancer > > Vashon Island > > > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > > Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.21.3/1306 - Release Date: 3/1/2008 > > 5:41 PM > > > > >