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  1. ESGWheel

    Spark plugs

    Here are some suggestions: Look in the manual to see what is spec’ed out Pull one of the plugs and get same brand / model Search this forum for others who have asked the same. I readily found this post (link). Search other search engines for VP 5.0 GI Spark Plugs. All this assumes you are not...
  2. ESGWheel

    1999 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL - No fuel pump or crank

    That is great news! Can you please outline the ‘fix’ you did on the ‘New Engine – No Spark’ posting for two reasons: (1) allows others with similar issues to be able to resolve theirs and (2) lets others trying to help that you are all set and thus can focus their energies on your current issue...
  3. ESGWheel

    1999 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL - No fuel pump or crank

    With the pump jumped, does the engine run? Previous posts about no spark, backfire, etc. So am curious if now only dealing with a funky electrical issue vs. getting that new engine to run.
  4. ESGWheel

    5.7gs temp gauge wiring

    If I may summarize your issue: Was working, suddenly not. Components good (both sender and gauge) but do not have connectivity been sender and gauge. Further there is some confusion over the color of the wire(s). Thus it sounds like simply running a new signal wire would solve the issue. It...
  5. ESGWheel

    2005 5.0 gxi-b belt jumped and wiped out,

    Were you able to resolve the problem?
  6. ESGWheel

    New Engine - No spark

    Drew, I ended up reading your post #6 as I was heading to bed last night and it had me smiling for the next hour. Yours is one of my favorite posts yet. And I mean this in a good way > you should be proud of your accomplishments and what you have learned. And I love the humility. We all make...
  7. ESGWheel

    New Engine - No spark

    Not necessarily. While I am not familiar with your set up, there is generally a circuit to power the pump when the key is the “Start” position and another ckt to power it in the “Run” position. Same for power to the coil. In other words your timing could be ok but you have another issues with...
  8. ESGWheel

    Inverter on Boston Whaler Vantage 320

    Nice boat! Not sure this answers your question but when replacing a failed component always best to: Get an exact replacement (ie same make and model) Take a lot of before pictures. Have all power disconnected before starting. Tag the wires as needed and or move wires one at a time, off the old...
  9. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    I think what you are referring to is the ‘check valve vent’ for the accelerator pump. For the accelerator pump to work it needs to move back and forth similar to a piston in a cylinder. One side is the fuel, the other is the atmosphere and without the ability to ‘vent’ it does not work. The...
  10. ESGWheel

    5.0 Mercruiser EFI - something causing push button circuit breaker trip on main panel

    Wow! Not fun. Suggest that this is a ground issue as in there is a loose / bad ground that intermittently shows itself and results in funky gauge readings, engine dies and breaker trips. The age certainly suggests it. Aslo which Bkr? Check battery and all major connections, like the thick...
  11. ESGWheel

    New Engine - No spark

    With your experience I know this is a typo 😊 Please post what year, engine model you are working on. Also, as I am sure you are aware these engines need 3 essentials things to run: fuel, spark, and compression. It’s always good to think in these basic terms because any one of them can cause it...
  12. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Welcome to the dark side, I mean the fun side 😊 I too was an (auto) mechanic – but that was decades ago and short term professionally prior to joining the US Navy followed by another career after that I am now winding down. But I never stopped working on my (and other’s) cars and still do most...
  13. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    For the connector > I am now thinking it may have been for some auxiliary device not installed but they used the plug as a junction box (the two purple wires together). So, unless someone comes up with the ‘here is what it is for’, the priority now is to get this running. While you do have the...
  14. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Post your make, model, and year of your boat. Someone with same may have an idea. And just curious, does it run now?
  15. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 305 - Squeak and Rattle

    Congrats on the boat! Belt dressing will rapidly distribute throughout the belt path and thus is not a good diagnostic tool for a particular pulley. If you spray some and the squeak does go away, then yes, the squeaking is coming fm one of the pulleys and / or belt. So, it’s a good first step...
  16. ESGWheel

    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    Wanna Tango > a couple of follow-on thoughts: If the signal dash switch turns on both pumps (except the fuse blows), it implies both are powered off the same circuit. And given the pumps cannot be run manually due to blowing the fuse, it also implies that the auto feature of the pumps will also...
  17. ESGWheel

    Model year 2012 Honda BF40A charging system ions

    Some searching around on YouTube provided these two excellent vids on testing the stator (link) and the rectifier (link). While not your exact model, I suspect this will help get you going on the testing. Good luck!
  18. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    On a carbureted engine fuel is delivered in only one of two ways (1) thru a venturi effect (air flowing down the throat of the carb causing a low-pressure that in turn draws fuel into its airstream) and (2) the accelerator pump (a plunger like device that spits fuel into the throat of the carb...
  19. ESGWheel

    VP 4.3 GL-B - Spark issue

    Two things confuse me: (1) Fuel flowing well now (almost too well) when turning engine over. Does this mean you are smelling fuel as you are or post craning the engine as if its flooding? Its possible your float / needle-seat are not closing and flooding the engine causing it not to start. (2)...
  20. ESGWheel

    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    While not familiar with your set up it, based on your description both (mid and aft) bilge pumps come on with the flip of the one dash switch. If yes, either of the pumps could be the issue as well as a shorted out plug that you cannot see (the aft bilge pump plug if there is one). Suggested...
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