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  1. ESGWheel

    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    Awesome! And certainly investigate issue you currently have as they are the priority prior to modifications. So, focus on that, post what you find and folks will be able to help sort thru the issues in the next weeks. One quick thought: make sure your Multimeter is up to par. Whenever I have a...
  2. ESGWheel

    Sustainable Electrical Setups for Older Motors

    I think this is the best idea. Let me explain: what you are looking to achieve is fine but trying to rush into it in the time remaining seems counterproductive. And given the budget constraints better to research it as thoroughly as possible during off season (there is a LOT good info about dual...
  3. ESGWheel

    Gimbal noise?

    Locating the source of a noise can be difficult at times. The old trick of a long screwdriver pressed to your ear as you move around the engine can also be dangerous as you are not always observant of spinning pulleys and belts as you turn your head to put your ear on the screwdriver end. While...
  4. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    Glad you have the old one! If it’s a plug with typical male / female pins (think of your trailer harness plug) you can make or get a tool to help remove corrosion that may be impacting it operation. See this link for what I am taking about. While these kits seem stupid expensive these days...
  5. ESGWheel

    Running new wire to led speakers.

    Gald it worked out. And I find a lot my projects run in phases. The key is not to get use to the setup, else you will find yourself 5 years later not concerned about phase 2. It also occurs to me now that you can replace the engine compartment switch with a relay that is triggered by your helm...
  6. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    Ah, I see what you mean, thanks for letting me know. My pursuit of J1171 only started recently so I got the spec fm SAE. And it calls for parts that have passed the testing protocol to be marked with J1171 which I have not observed before on marine relays (not saying it’s not there, I just...
  7. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    Ah, that’ good! Do you still have it? Troubleshooting at its core is a logical sequence of process of elimination. Can you temporarily plug back in the old tach? If it works as it should, then your new to you, used, tach is bad If still bad, then need to start tracking back from the plug to...
  8. ESGWheel

    2006 Yamaha F115 TXR

    While not familiar with your set up, a clue might be in why you replaced the gauge in the first place. In other words, did the old one have the same issues?
  9. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    understood but it causes me to think if i ever saw one labled for J1171, never paid attention, but will now (i still have some of my original relays so have to look).
  10. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    Glad it worked out! And i too have used 'automotive' relays which are indeed the same as the 'marine' ones. Which now causes me to wonder about the SAE J1171 certification. I will have to add this to my explore activities revolving around J1171 > I get these relays are sealed but J1171 calls...
  11. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    I was looking around for a wiring diagram for your 5.0GL and ran across this 2020 post (link) that has one along with some good troubleshooting for a starter issue. Take note that this may not reflect your engine, see the comments about GL A, B, etc. However, the starter and relay should be the...
  12. ESGWheel

    1999 Volvo penta 5.7 GSI stuttering/cutting out - temp gage

    As you observed, there are two pumps to this assembly: a low pressure that pulls from the tank and feeds the high pressure that supplies the fuel rail. If this pump is same as on my 5.0 GXi there are 2 Schrader valves that you can tap into one for each pump. But as Scott pointed out the key is...
  13. ESGWheel

    Bad Engine Ground?

    If you do decide to cut and crimp, please research this toughly as it takes special tools (like this link). Frankly for me, I am always looking for an excuse to add to my tool collection. So, this could be a good one but probably not used that frequently; I have used my batt cable crimper...
  14. ESGWheel

    1999 Volvo penta 5.7 GSI stuttering/cutting out - temp gage

    These pumps do not like to pump air. And only if you have a ‘leak’ on the suction side could you be pulling in air. While possible, I suspect you are hearing cavitation (weak, sloshy) (link). This can result from a partially blocked line (from the tank pick up tube to the inlet of the fuel...
  15. ESGWheel

    Bad Engine Ground?

    Glad you had some good runs. Is there anything you have done to address your issue? Please confirm yes or no as it will matter for follow on troubleshooting. You can try to test the resistance between the neg battery post and a good clean (bare metal) part of the engine block. But I suspect it...
  16. ESGWheel

    Starter won't turn over. New starter, new battery, fuel pump runs w/ key on 1999 Chaparral 2130 SS

    Just a quick reply to keep this going as I only have a couple of minutes. Are all the battery connections (at battery and at starter and engine block) clean and tight? Do you have a multimeter (MM) or 12VDC test light that you can use? If yes, you can see if you are getting 12VDC to the...
  17. ESGWheel

    I have a 1986 Bayliner Capri with a 4 cyl volvo engine with a volvo Penta 270 outdrive.

    It’s unfortunate you are going down this path. There are lots of good and kind folks on this forum who spend many hours every week trying to help people like yourself. Why? Because we love boating and desire to see others enjoy it as well. We understand the high cost of boating so we help each...
  18. ESGWheel

    Blowing 20A Fuse

    Reading thru your previous post, comments and looking at the pics I think this captures the situation: This 20A fuse and wire are not factory. It is unknown what it powers. When it blows, the engine quits and you lose “electrical systems.” I assume this means your dash / all electrical items...
  19. ESGWheel

    I have a 1986 Bayliner Capri with a 4 cyl volvo engine with a volvo Penta 270 outdrive.

    One of my sayings is “Communication is hard.” Your comments in post 3 “motor & with the water running & propeller turning, there was no water coming up the pipe from the volvo Penta 270 outdrive” and repeated in post 6 imply you are expecting there to be a pump in the sterndrive that would be...
  20. ESGWheel

    I have a 1986 Bayliner Capri with a 4 cyl volvo engine with a volvo Penta 270 outdrive.

    Ok so this is a good start. While I am not well familiar with your engine/drive others are and should be able to help with some more info. Let me continue to help by filling in some of it and please confirm or correct. This new to you boat started overheating on your very first ‘run’ on the...
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