Beta Marine Engines

Rickiellen · Rickiellen

When checking the transmission fluid level using the dipstick, should the dipstick be pushed all the way down to check the level? How about the engine oil dipstick? All the way down? Neither the engine manual, nor the separate transmission manual specifies exactly how to position the dip stick to re...

mariellec · mariellec

I am repowering with a Beta 25 with a Letrika 75 Amp alternator. I have two house banks and a starter battery, all of which are cabled to an isolator. The instructions for the Isolator (approx 18 y/o) indicate that it is not compatible with alternators that have internal voltage sensors. (my old engi...

Blue Moon · Blue Moon

Not at the boat so unable to check directly, but would the R&D flexible coupling supplied with my Beta 38 (WOC K35616) have come with an earthing conductor? Of course, I still need to verify installation even if the earthing conductor is supplied as standard, but I am still trying to figure out wh...

Blue Moon · Blue Moon

The coolant fitting on the bottom of the heat exchanger on my Beta 38 was quite loose, though not leaking. Now reconnecting everything after lifting the engine, any special thread sealant to use on these fittings? Would some basic, teflon-loaded, temperature-rated pipe sealant be fine?

Blue Moon · Blue Moon

Referencing the attached photo, what is the little rubber boot identified by the blue arrow? Regarding the 12 V ground connection to the engine, which of the two points identified by the green arrows is the best to use? There is a label in the vicinity, but not clear exactly to which point the label is in...

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	Reading dip stick to get correct fluid levels (Preview) When checking the transmission fluid level using the dipstick, should the dipstick be pushed all the way down to check the level? How about the engine oil dipstick? All the way down? Neither the engine manual, nor the separate transmission manual specifies exactly how to position the dip stick to re...	Rickiellen	1	786	Jun 19, 2020 by Stanley
	Connecting Beta 25 with 75 Amp Alternator to my Isolator Beta 25 75 Amp Alternator Isolator (Preview) I am repowering with a Beta 25 with a Letrika 75 Amp alternator. I have two house banks and a starter battery, all of which are cabled to an isolator. The instructions for the Isolator (approx 18 y/o) indicate that it is not compatible with alternators that have internal voltage sensors. (my old engi...	mariellec	0	1181	Jun 5, 2020 by mariellec
	Earthing connector supplied with R&D coupling with Beta 38? (Preview) Not at the boat so unable to check directly, but would the R&D flexible coupling supplied with my Beta 38 (WOC K35616) have come with an earthing conductor? Of course, I still need to verify installation even if the earthing conductor is supplied as standard, but I am still trying to figure out wh...	Blue Moon	1	769	Jun 4, 2020 by BruceB
	Sealant for Coolant Fitting (Preview) The coolant fitting on the bottom of the heat exchanger on my Beta 38 was quite loose, though not leaking. Now reconnecting everything after lifting the engine, any special thread sealant to use on these fittings? Would some basic, teflon-loaded, temperature-rated pipe sealant be fine?	Blue Moon	1	784	May 28, 2020 by Stanley
	Mystery Boot on Engine; Best Negative Electrical Connection Point? (Preview) Referencing the attached photo, what is the little rubber boot identified by the blue arrow? Regarding the 12 V ground connection to the engine, which of the two points identified by the green arrows is the best to use? There is a label in the vicinity, but not clear exactly to which point the label is in...	Blue Moon	1	818	May 27, 2020 by Farron
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