Hey Folks,
So I was going to pull out my boat to get it out of my boat lift because of Hurricane Irma. I lift the back cover up and the stench of death smacks me in the face. Look down and there is a dead cat in the stern of my boat. I figure it has been in there for 4-5 weeks as it was hanging...
Hey Guys,
I bought my boat in June of 2016 so I haven't even had her a year. I've got this gold section on the back seat and I can't for the life of me figure out how it got there. I was looking at pics of the boat I saved the marina used to list it, and low and behold its not there. The pics I...
Re: Volvo Penta 4.3 GL Fuel/Water Separator
I don't believe I knocked any wires.
I re-watched that video on my PC and its kind iof hard to see where the fuel is coming out from. I attached a pic showing you the location on the Carb.
Hey All,
Going to replace the fuel filer this weekend. Ive had my mechanic do it in the past but I figured I'll just do it this time. Its the spin on type, as pictured here. Upon some research I know I need to coat the seal with a little engine oil and fill it with some clean gas prior to...
Hey All,
We had some bad storms tear through here last Sunday. My Lift Canopy got shredded in the process. I contacted our local ShoreMaster dealer and they gave me an estimate of $1,350 to replace it. I was floored when I saw that so I took to the internet to see what else I could find. iBoats...
Alright, so I don't know how bad it is, but I am sure you guys can tell me. A few days ago, I started up the engine (Volvo Penta 4.3 GL 190 hp), and 30 secs into it I realized I still had the outdrive up while she was sitting in the lift. I immediately shut it off and put the outdrive down...
Re: 2012 Lake Conway Wipeout! (Central Florida)
The event was a blast! Probably had close to 600-700 boats out there. Had a chance to meet James and his family...nice hanging out with you my man.
Couple shots from Saturday attached.
Re: What is Draining My Battery?
Update:
My mechanic came out and swapped out the starter on Monday. It's been rainnig like crazy here cause of TS Debbie, but had a chance to take her out last night. So far, so good. Fires right up every time! A big thank you to Lipp for all his help...
Re: What is Draining My Battery?
Back with results, pics and videos!
I hooked up the BRAND new battery right before I did the testing. Did the Oms test like you said. The positive post was good at 0hms. The negative post on the other hand was jumping all over the place from 9.5-18.9. That is...
Re: 2012 Lake Conway Wipeout! (Central Florida)
Levinz - You are more than welcome to use the ramp on my property. I have plenty of space for parking too.
Alright, Here is the back story. Bought a 2001 Galaxie 1800 Deckboat with Volvo Penta 4.3 GL 190 hp I/O back in April. The seller said it was a new battery (so he says) but it did look pretty new. A month ago I had to get a new battery because it was shot an not accepting a charge. I bought an...
I haven't attended the previous years as we just moved onto Lake Conway, but I hear its a good time though! Any Central FL people, come on out on the 21st of July!
Event Pages
http://www.facebook.com/events/436109599751622/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lake-Conway-Wipeout/229494510421301
Re: Volvo Penta 4.3GL Won't Fire
****Update*****
I cleaned up the corroded/rusty starter terminals. I love my Dremel tool! Below is the before and after. I also attached that purple wire that was hanging loose.
IRT Don S. I did as you said, and the spark plugs are operating correctly. Got a...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIe253DOPfc
Above is a link to a video of the leak I seem to be having. A keep my boat on a lift, and as soon as I drop it in the water, this happens. It continues until I raise it back out of the water on the lift. 2001 Galaxie Deckboat 1800 w/ Volvo Penta 4.3 GL...
Re: Volvo Penta 4.3GL Won't Fire
Here is a pic of my alternator, would you say those need a good cleaning. :)
@kelleyja - It's going to be hard to tell if it's the alternator since I can;t get it to run to see where the battery is operating. Isn't it if the boat is running at 12volts or...
