Engine Adjustments; Spark Plugs; Drive Belt Adjustment - Westerbeke SBEG Series Operator's Manual

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
SPARK PLUGS
The spark plugs should be cleaned and re-gapped after the
first 50 hour break-in period, then inspected every 250 hours
thereafter and replaced
as
needed.
A
WARNING:
00 not remove the spark plugs while
the engine is hot. AI/ow the engine to cool before
removing them.
SPARK PLUG GAP: 0.028 - 0.033io (0.7' 0.8mm)
SPARK PLUG TORQUE: 11-15Ib-H (1.5·2.31 kg·m)
NOTE:
wctite Anti-Seize applied to the threaded portion of
the spark plugs will retard corrosion, making future removal
of the spark plugs easier.
INSPECT FOR DAMAGE
CHECK FOR DFT.fR/('RA)mN~
INSPECTING
THE SPARK
PLUGS
CHECK FOR CARBON
BUILD UP AND BURNING
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GAP
HIGH TENSION CORDS (IGNITION WIRES)
Check the ignition wires every 500 operating hours as engine
compartment heat can deteriorate the wires.
Check the resistance of each wire. Do not pull on the wire
because the wire connection inside the cap may become
separated or the insulator may be damaged. When removing
the wires from the spark plugs, grasp and twist the moulded
cap, then pull-theCftp'off1he .paIl' plug;
The resistance value is 410 ohm per inch of wire.
CHECKING
RESISTANCE
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The drive belts must be properly tensioned. Excessive drive
belt tension can cause rapid wear of the belt and reduce the
service life of the fresh water pump's bearing. A slack belt or
the presence of oil on the belt can cause belt slipping,
resulting in high operating temperatures.
The 22.5Kw and 20Kw SBEG generators have two drive
belts, one drives the governor and alternator and the other
drives the raw water pump. The tension adjustment
procedure for both belts is as follows:
A
WARNING:
Never attempt
to
check or adjust the
drive belt's tension while the engine is in operation.
1. Remove the belt guard.
2. To adjust the governor drive belt, loosen the two governor
mounting bolts.
To adjust the raw water pump/fresh water pump drive
belt, loosen the two raw water pump mounting bolts.
3. With the belt(s) loose, inspect for wear, cracks. and frayed
edges, and replace if necessary.
4. To loosen or tighten the governor drive belt, slide the
governor in or out as required, then retighten its mounting
bolts.
To loosen or tighten the raw water pump/fresh water
pump drive belt, slide the raw water pump in or out
as
required, then retighten its mounting bolts.
S. The drive belts are properly adjusted if it can be deflected
no less than 3/8 inch (IOmm) and no more than 112 inch
(12mm) as the belt is depressed with the thumb at the
midpoint between the two pulleys on the longest span of
the belt.
NOTE:
Maintain a 22lb pressure to the belt's outer face for
proper belt operation. Spare belts should always be
carried on board.
6. Operate the generator for about 5 minutes then shut down
and recheck the belt(s) tension.
7. Replace the belt guard.
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