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TECHNICAL MANUAL WESTERBEKE L25 Marine Diesel Engine PUBLICATION 19419 EDITION 3 MAY 1978 ~r-.v- 'WESTERBEKE WESTERBEKECORPORATION • MYLES STANDISH INDUSTRIAL PARK 150 JOHN HANCOCK ROAD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-7319...
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TECHNICAL MANUAL WESTERBEKE L25 Marine Diesel Engine PUBLICATION 19419 EDITION 3 MAY 1978 ~r-.v- 'WESTERBEKE WESTERBEKECORPORATION • MYLES STANDISH INDUSTRIAL PARK 150 JOHN HANCOCK ROAD, TAUNTON, MA 02780-7319...
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SECTION INDEX GENERAL. Introduction Operation Installation Maintenance ENGINE OVERHAUL OTHER OVERHAUL Marine Engine Electrical System Cooling System (External) Transmissions GENERATOR SETS HYDRAULIC CRANKING SYSTEM SERVICE BULLETINS...
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INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT THIS MANUAL IS A DETAILED GUIDE TO THE INSTALLATION, START-UP, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WESTERBEKE MARINE DIESEL ENGINE. THE INFORMA- TION IT CONTAINS IS VITAL TO THE ENGINE'S DEPENDABLE, LONG TERM OPERA- TION. READ IT KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE...
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J. H. to position as soon as the restriction has Westerbeke Corporation. been passed. In case it is necessary to hoist the RIGGING AND LIFTING engine either front end upwards or reverse The engine is fitted with lifting rings.
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PROPELLER COUPLING FOUNDATION FOR ENGINE A good engine bed contributes much Each Westerbeke Diesel engine is regu- toward the satisfactory operation of the larly fitted with a suitable coupling for engine. The engine bed must be of rigid connecting the propeller shaft to the engine.
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In making the final check for alignment, ment at frequent intervals and to correct the engine half coupling should be held in any errors when they may appear. one position and the alignment with the Misalignment between the engine and the propeller coupling tested with the propeller propeller shaft is the cause of troubles which are blamed often on other causes.
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support for the rubber hose to prevent cause rapid deterioration. Galvanized iron fittings and galvanized iron pipe is sagging, bending, and formation of water pockets. recommended for the exhaust line. The ex- haust line must be at least as large as Always arrange that water discharge into the rubber hose section is behind a the engine exhaust manifold flange and be...
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ELECTRIC PANEL interior is gel coated to prevent fibers The Westerbeke all-electric panel util- from contaminating the fuel system. izes an electronic tachometer with a Copper or galvanized fuel tanks should not built-in hour meter.
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plied, especially those relating to fuse/ cicuit breaker requirements. Starter batteries 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 batteries for other services unless they require low amperage or are intermittent'.
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OPERATION BLEEDING THE SYSTEM PREPARATION FOR FIRST START The engine is shipped "dry" •.• with lub- The fuel injection system of a compres- ricating oil drained from the crankcase sion ignition engine depends upon very and transmission. Therefore, be sure to high fuel pressure during the injection stroke to function correctly.
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Fig. 1 for mechanically governed and Fig. bleeding proceeds as follows. "0" Leave the governor bleed screw 2 for hydraulically governed pumps. slackened. Next slacken any two injector pipe line connections at the injector end. Set the throttle to the fully open pos- ition and turn the engine until fuel free from air flows from the unions.
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cap when refueling - see that it doesn't Do be careful to check with the engine pick up dirt or grit - this is how quite parts list regarding whether the engine a lot of dirt gets into the tank. requires injector seating washers or not.
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gine can be warmed up with the clutch reading after a stop does not neces- in neutral at 1000 rpm. Warming up sarily signal alarm against restarting. with clutch in neutral takes longer and If there is no functional difficulty, tends to overheat the transmission, if temperatures will quickly return to partial engagement occurs, which can be...
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TEN MUST RULES IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT ••• for your safety and your engine's dependability. ALWAYS - 1. Keep this Manual handy and read it whenever in doubt. 2. Use only filtered fuel oil and check lube oil level daily. 3. Check cooling water temperature frequently to make sure it is 190 or less.
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MAINTENANCE PERIODIC ATTENTION: After you have taken delivery of your engine, it is important that you make the following checks right after the first fifty hours of its operation: FIFTY HOUR CHECKOUT (INITIAL) Do the following: 1. Retorque the cylinder head bolts. 2.
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CAUTION: The use of different brands of 3. Fill fresh water cooling system with lubricating oils during oil changes has antifreeze of a reputable make. (Refer been known to cause extensive oil sludg- to Cold Weather Precautions.) ing and may in many instances cause com- 4.
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LUBRICATING OILS Lubricating oils are available for Westerbeke Diesel engines which offer an improved standard of performance to meet the requirements of modern operating conditions such as sustained high speeds and temperatures.· These oils meet the requirements of the U. S. Ordnance Specification MIL-L-2l04B (API Service CC).
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ENGINE OVERHAUL Two series of engines have been used referred to in the text as MK 3 and MK 4. They can be identified by the 2 letter prefix in the serial number. The MK 3 prefix is SP and the MK 4 is FK. TECHNICAL DATA 1,2,4,3 Firing order...
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Camshaft Valve timing Steel backed white metal bush Bearings 0'020 in. (0'513 mm.) o/s on 00 std. 10 Oversize bearings available 1'5597to 1'5605 in. (39·617t039·637mm.) Journal diameter 0'0025 to 0'0075 in. (0'064 to 0·191 mm.) End-float Connecting Rods and Big End Bearings Length between centres 4·927 to 4·929 in.
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Cylinder Head O' 260 (inlet and exhaust) Valve guide protrusion above spring seats Inlet valve depth below head face Mk 3: 0·050 in. Mk 4: 0·050 in. Exhaust valve depth below head face. Mk 3: 0·025 in. above Mk 4: 0·050 in. Valve spring free length 1·48 in.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION The engine is a four cylinder, 'in line', overhead valve unit operating on the four stroke cycle with direct flow cylinder head and bowl-in-piston combustion chambers. The cylinder bores are machined directly in the cast iron cylinder block which is cast integral with the upper half of the crankcase and are provided with full length water jacketing.
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are marked, this is normally done, in production, by a number 2 stamped on the front inter- mediate cap and 4 on the rear intermediate cap. The rear cap is not marked. All caps must be fitted with the cast arrows pointing forwards. The crankshaft bearing liner parent bore in the cylinder block may be either standard or 0'015 in.
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The valve seats may be re-faced with a cutter tool with an included angle of 90° and the pilot diameter of the cutter should be 0·310 in. (7·87 mm.). INLET MANIFOLD The inlet manifold is of cast aluminium and has separate ports for each cylinder. A tap- ped hole is incorporated in the air cleaner mounting flange for the engine ventilation system vacuum connection.
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· A7 REAR OIL SEAL CARRIER The crankshaft rear oil seal is pressed into an aluminium carrier which is bolted to the cylinder block rear face, and fitted with a composition type gasket. The oil seal runs on the periphery of the flywheel mounting figure.
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The camshaft front and rear bushes are both approximately! in. (19·1 mm.) wide, the front one having an additional oil hole for the rocker shaft oil feed, and the centre bush approxi- mately tin. (15·9 mm.) wide. Fit the bushes using a replacer detail '-3b' in addition to the adaptors previously used.
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The centre main bearing journal has a double radius of 0'070 in. (1'78 mm.) and 0·080 in. (2'03 mm.) and the rear main bearing has a double fillet radius. the inner radius of which must.be maintained at 0·100 to 0'110 in. (2'54 to 2·79 mm.) when regrinding. The remain- ing main journal fillet radii are 0·080 to 0·094 in.
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The connecting rod small end bearing is a steel-backed bronze bush, which is not available in service, the connecting rod being serviced with the bush already fitted. When dismantling an engine examine the piston markings to check the connecting rods for straightness.
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Oversize pistons and rings are not available and replacement cylinder liners should be fitted. Pistons graded to cylinder bore size are fitted to new engines. One grade only is supplied for spares. FL VWHEEL AND RING GEAR The cast iron flywheel is located concentrically on the crankshaft flange and retained by six bolts fitted with washers and Loctite.
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THE OIL FILTER The full flow type oil filter is screwed to a mounting flange integral with the oil pump body and is of the disposable cartridge type. VENTILATION SYSTEM A semi-closed positive ventilation system is fitted as standard and consists of a breather and oil separator and a connecting tube to the inlet manifold.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Section A TOP ENGINE OVERHAUL - DECARBONISE CYLINDER HEAD AND REGRIND VALVES Op. No. Disconnect battery. Shut off fuel supply. Turn off seacock. Drain cooling system. Drain taps are located on port side of cylinder block and underside of heat exchanger. Disconnect sea water outlet hose on top of sea water pump.
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Check valve rocker oil feed hole is clear of obstruction. hole is located at No. 1 rocker pillar base. Clean tops of pistons of carbon and remove all traces of old cylinder head gasket from top of cylinder block. Thoroughly clean out exhaust manifold. Check injector sprays and pressure setting.
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A15 ' THROTTLE LEVER VENT SCREW FUEL INJECTION PUMP VENTING AND TIMING DETAIL Tighten the bolts as shown in Fig. 1. This should preferably done with the engine hot, using a Torque wrench and repeating the sequence in stages until the correct torque figure of 65/70 Ib./ft.
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To replace ball race on driven sprocket. drive off old race with a drift and press on re- placement ensuring that ball race is properly seated against shoulder. To replace needle roller inner race use tool No. S2350 and draw off race and press on replacement flush with end of sprocket hub.
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CHAINCASE COVER NEEDLE ROLLER OUTER RACE FLUSH WITH BOSS FACE SECTION OF CHAIN CASE COVER FITTING JOINING LINK TO FUEL PUMP DRIVE CHAIN /" .~:!!!:;.
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TO SERVICE FUEL INJECTOR PUMP DRIVE CHAIN ONLY Op. Nos C1-C6 and C16-C17. Replace chain if wear greater than -002 in. per link. TO SERVICE FRESH WATER PUMP Op. No. Carry out operations C2-C5. Withdraw fresh water pump pulley flange from pump shaft, after removing drive pin when fitted.
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Carefully align the pivot pin hole of yoke with pivot pin hole in end bracket by mov- ing solenoid assembly and fit pin (with head uppermost when installed on engine). Note: A new pin MUST be used after dismantling a starter. Fit the two bolts retaining the solenoid ensuring that the rubber sealing diaphragm is properly seated in the recess and fully tighten bolts.
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DIESEL ENGINE FAULT FINDING CHART MECHANICAL FUEL ENGINE ~------~------------------~ OVERHEATS ________________ Faulty injector(s) Insufficient water; Insufficient lubricating oil: Fan belt slack or broken; Thermostat sticking: Injection timing incorrect; Water pump needs attention; Engine needs top overhaul. ENGINE __________________ KNOCK~ _r----~~------------------~ Bearings worn;...
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A19 . TO SERVICE SEA WATER PUMP Op. No. Shut off seacock. Remove hoses. from pump. Remove two tin. AF bolts and withdraw pump and drive coupling. Remove pump cover plate. Pull out shaft with impellor and remove cam if worn. Replace seals and refit shaft and replacement impellor and cam.
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Remove gearbox if fitted and flywheel housing (6X1' in. AF bolts). Remove flywheel and stubshaft (1' in. AF nuts) or flywheel inertia weight (6Xt in. AF bolts) and drive plate if hydraulic gearbox is fitted. Invert engine and remove sixteen in.
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OTHER OVERHAUL CONTENTS SECTION PAGE MARINE ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM •••••••••••••••••• Q Activation by Fuel Pressure •••••••••••••••••••••••••• Q.2 Activation by Lube Oil Pressure •••••••••••••••••••••• Q.4 COOLING SYSTEM (EXTERNAL) •••••••••••••••••••••••• R TRA.NSMI SS IONS •.••••••••.••.•••••••••••••••••••••• Type SAl t1a.nual........Type SAO Ma.nual......• ..S. 9 SAl and SAO Clutch Adjustments •••••••••••••••••••••••...
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MARINE ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ACTIVATION BY FUEL PRESSURE (Push Button Start) This system is supplied on all four and six cylinder Westerbeke engines beginning January 1975. Basically, the system is very simple and eliminates the need for a separate switch position to activate the engine alarm system, when supplied.
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SECTION Q ACTIVATION BY FUEL PRESSURE (PUSH BUTTON START) WIRING I N:)[RT rOil L-~_~R!"~!!.o.!OIl. INSTRUMENT P ... NEL ",S$E .. eLY NOT u . . I •• _ _ _ r------------~ -lsI:ENon-A ~WTG _____ )T"'RTtR __ _ DRWG 19201 DEC 75 •...
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Marine Engine Electrical System ACTIVATION BY LUBE OIL PRESSURE (Keyswitch Start) This system is supplied on all 4 and 6 cylinder Westerbeke diesels produced prior to January 1975. Operation is very simple. Putting the start switch in the Run posi- tion energizes an alarm system (when sup- plied).
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SECTION R COOLING SYSTEM (EXTERNAL) DESCRIPTION the fresh water. The fresh water flows The Four Marine Diesel Engines are from the expansion tank to the heat ex- equipped with a fresh water cooling system. changer; here it is cooled and discharged Transfer of heat from the fresh water into the lower part of the cylinder block, (closed system) circuit to the sea (raw)
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7. IMPELLER REPLACEMENT water via the heat exchanger. This raw water is picked up from the sea by a power- a. Remove front end cover and gasket. ful neoprene impeller sea water pump, and b. Remove impeller. passes through the oil cooler to the heat c.
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SECTION S L25 TRANSMISSION ADJUSTMENT OF GEAR MANUAL MARINE REVERSE GEAR First remove Inspection Cover of Gear Box. AHEAD CLUTCH (Ref: Plate "M") Rotate the drum M4 until the locking tab M20 is observed. This tab locks the aft part of drum to the forward part and engages in castellations cut in the forward portion.
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Check the adjustments of both AHEAD and REVERSE to see that these are correct. Check for worn or unevenly adjusted Toggles and Toggle Links. These may have been replaced at some time and were not correctly adjusted to produce even pressure on the clutch plates through the plungers.
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GEARBOX AND REDUCTION GEAR Plate Description Plate Description Ory. Oly. Gearbox S.L. nut for clam~ bolt Transax pin secur ng lever Joint. support flange to gearbox Cross shaft seal Reduction gear housln~ Cover. reduction gear ouslng Dip-stick. gearbox 011 level Joint.
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PLATE 'M' CLUTCH Plate Description Qty. Plunger only Gear, forward stub shaft Pilot bush for gear Split pin Cone key for gear Drum Operating collar assembly Drum bush Control shoe Split cone Fork lever Forward push plate Transax pin, pair Stud, long pinion Cross shaft Stud, short pinion...
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M52 into the splined plates, finally screwing home the Drum completely dismantle the reverse gear, it is better to slack off Arm Plate M19 When replacing the coupling L25 before fitting the nut L27 which secures the coupling BEFORE commenc- the key to the shaft slide the '0' ring up to the bearing.
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It is sometimes necessary to fit an extra joint between the faces of the housing and the cover to give perfect freeness. When replacing the coupling L25 before fitting the key to the shaft slide '0' up to the bearing having first checked there are no cuts in the ring.
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SECTION V SERVICE BULLETINS The following Bulletins contain supplementary and up- dated information about various components service pro- cedures which are important to the proper functioning of your engine and its support systems. You should familiarize yourself with the subjects and make sure that you consult the appropriate Bulletin(s) whenever your engine requires service or overhaul.
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The goal is to prevent excessive exhaust temperatures with the least amount of sea water. PN 19149 May 6. 1974 J H. WESTERBEKE CORP.· AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON. MASS. 02322 U.S.A.· TELEPHONE: 6i7 588·7700· TELEX: 92-4444· CABLE: WESTCORP.
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We presume basic understanding of good marine practice on the part of the installer. J H WESTERBEKE CORP.· AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON. MASS 02322 U.S A . TELEPHONE: 617588·7700· TELEX 92·4444· CABLE. WESTCORP. Page 1/2...
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V.D.C. Performer-Six, 115 Horsepower, diesel 200 minimum The ampere hour range shown is minimum. There is no real maximum. TELEP~ONE H WESTERBEKE CORp· AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON. MASS 02322 USA . 617588·7700· TELEX 92·4444· CABLE WESTCORP 20442 5/7/75 Page 1/1...
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Don't forget to drain to normal level before next start. J H. WESTERBEKE CORP . AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON. MASS 02322 U. SA· TELEPHONE 617 588·7700· TELEX 92·4444· CABLE WESTCORP PN 20629 7/16/75 rev'd 11/22/77...
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SERVICE BULLETIN #83 con't INSTALLATION ANGLE The installation angle must not exceed 18 to the horizontal. ROTATION This transmission turns a RIGHT HAND propeller on the above engine models. OPERATING TEMPERATURE This transmission is air cooled and proper ventilation of the engine compartment is required.
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This unit is sealed for maximum life and is not repairable. Continued-Reverse Side J H WESTERBEKE CORp· AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON, MASS. 02322 U.S.A.' TELEPHONE: 617588·7700, TELEX 92·4444· CABLE: WESTCORP. PN 20701 9/75 Page 1/1...
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BY-PASSING SPLITTER: In the event of failure, batteries may be charged directly from alternator by connecting either splitter terminal #1 or #2 to terminal A, bypassing the splitter itself. This should not be done simultaneously for both batteries unless they are, and will remain at, the same voltaQe (state of charge).
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Overleaf 1s a parts list and an illustration showing the proper installation of the fuel pressure switch used on most of our 'engine products. PIN 21564 . 9/9/76 H. WESTERBEKE CORP .. AVON INDUSTRIAL PARK· AVON, MASS. 02322 U.S.A.· TELEPHONE: 617 588·7700· TELEX: 92-4444· CABLE: WESTCORP.
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RII'llt; O.D • 19185" ADAPTER COPP£~ 1926/ iAlIISHE, SC~eW 192.04 Ass'", (8/.£'£D. 'TENlpAlC'r NO·1 DESCI</pTION ~.:=.IJ· H. WESTERBEKE CO AVON. 02122 .. c ..".ACTIO .. AL /'\..- ,,".ULA" 21743 D;:~_7tOr·"····"u"", r,,-, ." •• tI. •••• u .•.• , :-.:::=-~ ~·A::::_...
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PARTSLIST CONTENTS WESTERBEKE L25: BL0CK WESTERBEKE L25: HEAD - MANIFOLDS WESTERBEKE L25: PUMPS - COVERS - ALTERNATOR WESTERBEKE L25: FUEL SYSTEM WESTERBEKE L25: BACK END - STARTER WESTERBEKE L25: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TYPE MANUAL EXTERNAL - REDUCTION TRANS~ISSION: TYPE MANUAL TRANSMISSION: INTERNAL - CLUTCH SUPERCEnF.D PARTS USED PRIOR TO SN 5375...
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WESTERREKE L251 HEAD - MANIFOLDS QUAN REMARKS CYLINDER HEAD 212188 CYLINDER HEAD ROLT 21089 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET 2j2J9~ EXHAUST rLANGE 21396 INLET VALVE 212191 EXHAUST VALVE 212192 SPRING VALVE 21093 VALVE SPRING RETAINER 21094 VALVE SPRING SPLITCONE 212195 OIL-VALVE STEM SEAL 212196 CYLINDER HEAD AFT...
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WESTERBEKE L25: PUMPS - COVERS - ALTERNATOR QUAN NAME REMARKS pr-,! ~r:- SEA WATER PUMP OUTLET HOSE 21236 CLAMP HOSE-SEA WATER LINE 212~7 HOSE-SEA WATER FROM PU"1P CLAMP 21206 BELT 21209 HOSE REINFORCING 9USHING 21210 LOCKWASHER 21211 LOCKWASHER 21212 ASSEMBLY·FRESH WATER PUMP...