Beta Marine Engines

Rowboatload · Rowboatload

My boat neighbor was adjusting the valves on his two cylinder Volvo Penta 2002 engine because it was recommended by Volvo to do that every 50 operating hours! I see no reference to valve adjustment in my Operator's Manual. What's the story??

SClendenin · SClendenin

Hello, I have a Beta 20, WOC K 20524. It has the alternate 70 amp alternator. I'm trying to figure out what the alternator output is at two different RPM' s. One just idling at anchor and the other underway at my normal cruising RPM of around 2700. This is to estimate battery recharge times both at anchor a...

SClendenin · SClendenin

I have a 20hp Beta. The white/red wire that goes to the S terminal on the starter solenoid connects with some kind of square push on plastic covered terminal. Painted red in photo below. Does anyone know the name of that kind of wire terminal? Any insights appreciated.

SV Aurora · SV Aurora

Hello,The previous engine installation had the coolant overflow container, mounted on the engine compartment sidewall, positioned so that the containers mid-point was level with where the hose that connected it to the base of the coolant filler cap on the engine. The reason was so that the tran...

Jane-O · Jane-O

I see in the manual that the engine output is rated at 3600 rpm. I have reviewed the prop selection with my dealer and I think that everything is good. What is the optimal engine speed (rpm) when cruising, to maximize engine life and minimize maintenance? I generally run at 3000 rpm. Thank you.

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	Valve adjustment on BZ482 (Preview) My boat neighbor was adjusting the valves on his two cylinder Volvo Penta 2002 engine because it was recommended by Volvo to do that every 50 operating hours! I see no reference to valve adjustment in my Operator's Manual. What's the story??	Rowboatload	1	872	Jan 4, 2021 by Stanley
	alternator output for charging (Preview) Hello, I have a Beta 20, WOC K 20524. It has the alternate 70 amp alternator. I'm trying to figure out what the alternator output is at two different RPM' s. One just idling at anchor and the other underway at my normal cruising RPM of around 2700. This is to estimate battery recharge times both at anchor a...	SClendenin	1	865	Dec 29, 2020 by Keith
	Name of wire terminal (Preview) I have a 20hp Beta. The white/red wire that goes to the S terminal on the starter solenoid connects with some kind of square push on plastic covered terminal. Painted red in photo below. Does anyone know the name of that kind of wire terminal? Any insights appreciated.	SClendenin	1	764	Dec 15, 2020 by Stanley
	Coolant overflow container placement (Preview) Hello,The previous engine installation had the coolant overflow container, mounted on the engine compartment sidewall, positioned so that the containers mid-point was level with where the hose that connected it to the base of the coolant filler cap on the engine. The reason was so that the tran...	SV Aurora	2	865	Dec 7, 2020 by Blue Moon
	Beta 16 cruising RPM (Preview) I see in the manual that the engine output is rated at 3600 rpm. I have reviewed the prop selection with my dealer and I think that everything is good. What is the optimal engine speed (rpm) when cruising, to maximize engine life and minimize maintenance? I generally run at 3000 rpm. Thank you.	Jane-O	1	1057	Nov 9, 2020 by Stanley
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