SKing
Well-known member
- Joined
- Jan 9, 2022
- Messages
- 151
- Location
- Seattle WA
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-30 CB
- Hull Identification Number
- USFMLC30C11
- Vessel Name
- Fusako
I had to access the belts for a second time on our 2021 C30 with the 440 Diesel engine. To access you need to remove the access panel which has the Webasto heater fuel pump mounted on the panel, and it’s connected with copper tubing. So you have to loosen the tubing fittings and then you can tip the panel and see in. Or you have to undo the fuel lines to move the panel further. This made my OCD kick in!
Secondly the factory blocks the access opening by using some StarBoard to hold the water line shutoffs that go from the engine to the cabin heater etc..
I remounted the water line shutoffs to stainless unistrut with isolation clamps that sit below the opening and are easily removed if needed. And I permanently mounted the fuel pump in another location out of the way.
All this was because a very slow coolant leak dripped on the belts which created a squeal on startup, if the boat had been sitting for several weeks. I had replaced the belts 200 hrs. before this. While I had the access we replaced the belts and spun all the idler and tension sheaves. We found 1 that rumbled, so we replaced all 3.
So now I can keep an eye on the front of the motor by just removing 4 screws, and am more likely to find issues early.
Secondly the factory blocks the access opening by using some StarBoard to hold the water line shutoffs that go from the engine to the cabin heater etc..
I remounted the water line shutoffs to stainless unistrut with isolation clamps that sit below the opening and are easily removed if needed. And I permanently mounted the fuel pump in another location out of the way.
All this was because a very slow coolant leak dripped on the belts which created a squeal on startup, if the boat had been sitting for several weeks. I had replaced the belts 200 hrs. before this. While I had the access we replaced the belts and spun all the idler and tension sheaves. We found 1 that rumbled, so we replaced all 3.
So now I can keep an eye on the front of the motor by just removing 4 screws, and am more likely to find issues early.