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tubing in the longest pieces obtainable to avoid the use of unne-
cessary fittings and connectors.
The shut off valve in the line bet-
ween the fuel tank and engine should be of the fuel oil type, and it
is important that all joints be free of pressure leaks.
Keep fuel lines as far as possible from exhaust pipe for minimum
temperature, to eliminate "vapor locks".
The fuel piping leading from the tank to the engine compartment
should always be securely anchored to prevent chafing.
Usually the
copper tubing is secured by means of copper straps.
The
final
connection
to
the
engine
should be through flexible
rubber hoses.
ELECTRIC PANEL
The Westerbeke all-electr ic panel utilizes an electronic tacho-
meter
with
a
built-in
hourmeter
(hourmeter
only
on
generators).
Mounted on the panel are a voltmeter, water temperature gauge and oil
pressure gauge.
Each instrument is lighted.
The all-electr ic panel
is isolated from ground and may be mounted where visible.
It is nor-
mally pre-wired.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Most Westebeke engines are supplied pre-wired and with plug-in
connectors.
Never
make or
break connections while
the
engine
is
running.
Carefully follow
all
instructions on the wir ing diagram
supplied, especially those relating to fuse/circuit breaker require-
ments.
Starter
batter ies should be located as close to the engine as
possible to avoid voltage drop through long leads.
It is bad practice
to use the starter batter ies for other services unless they require
low amperage or are intermittent.
In cases where there are substan-
tial loads (from lights, refrigerators, radios, depth sounders, etc.),
it is essential to have a complete, separate system and to provide
charging
current
for
this
by
means
of
a
second
alternator
or
"alternator output splitter".
Starter batteries must be of a type which permits a high rate of
discharge {Diesel starting).
Carefully follow the recommended wire sizes shown in the wir ing
diagrams.
Plan installation so the battery is close to the engine and
use the following cable sizes:
II
for distances up to 8 feet
11/0
for distances up to 10 feet
#2/0
for distances up to 13 feet
13/0
for distances up to 16 feet
MECHANICAL CONTROLS
The recommended practice is to have the stop-run lever loaded to
the run position and controlled by a sheathed cable to a push-pull
knob at the pilot station.
The throttle lever should be connected to
a Morse type lever at the pilot station by a sheathed cable.
The transmission control lever may be connected to the pilot sta-
tion by a
flexible,
sheathed cable and controlled by a Morse type
lever.
The single-lever type gives clutch and throttle control with
full throttle range in neutral position.
The two-lever type provides
clutch control with one lever and throttle control with the other.
Any bends in the control cables should be gradual.
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