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It’s definitely a good idea to swap out the cheaper parts if it makes sense. Why not? I’m just wondering if anyone has ever linked that quiet pump sound to a problem, or if it’s just something that happens sometimes. Looking back at my service records from a year ago, I can’t believe I forgot...
Hey everyone! Good news—both engines started up normally today. The starboard engine is still noticeably quieter during fuel pump priming. I swapped the relays to see if that would shift the issue, but nothing changed. The starting problem seems to have cleared up for now, though the sound...
2004 vista 288 with dual 5.0 gxi-e motors and Carter hem fuel pumps. starboard engine had a few instances of not starting easily and I've noticed how quiet it was compared to port.
This will be the first issue I've had all season. I started both engines and noticed the starboard engine shut...
Update on my Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi-E issue (2004 Four Winns Vista 288):
After checking all the fuses and relays, I moved on to a fuel pressure test. I started with the starboard motor to establish a baseline, and the readings matched VP specs — about 10 PSI on the low-pressure side and 60 PSI on...
At this time, I have switched over all relays and fuses to the other engine to confirm that they are not bad. Everything is working I feel I have done everything somebody can do with the fuel management system and fuse box and relay, etc. and at this time, I have to assume bad wiring or part...
It turns. It won’t actually start.
update it is now 12 hours from the last time it ran and will not start at all. Starboard motor starts and runs perfectly fine. One thing I did notice is that when the fuel pump primes because it does prime it is significantly louder than the starboard engine...
2004 Vista 288 with dual 305GXI-E
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Looking for some advice on an issue with my port motor today. Both tanks were fueled equally at a reputable station, and the starboard motor ran perfectly all day, so this is isolated to the port side.
Here’s the sequence: after running...
OK, so that center valve is allowing each engine to pull from both tanks? So basically at the moment with how the valves are my tanks are not consolidated per engine?
I have a 2004 four wins Vista 288 with dual Volvo penta 5.0. Picture attached. I have dual 60 gallon fuel tanks that are controlled by shut off valves in the event you want to direct one tank to both engines, etc.. I have questioned whether or not these gauges are accurate or in sync. I learned...
Thank you for the info. My assumption was that whatever dictates the transfer from AC to DC or otherwise was parked out. Until further inspection I’m gonna go ahead and roll with that. I will try to locate the inverter.
I have a 2004 Vista 288. Up until recently, the fridge has been perfectly fine and worked both on and off shore power. I started to notice things melting or spoiling, which led me to pay more attention. I have since figured out that the fridge shuts off when shore power is unplugged. I have...
ya know, I did that, and the previous owner said that wasn't the right piece.
it did look a little clunky so I thought I was missing the piece. bit also said jesus at what point do we have too many freaking pieces.
