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  1. ESGWheel

    Dust Cap Woes

    l008com, I throw in my 2 cents for what its worth. Frist off for the suggestion about the dimples by @bruceb58: here is a video showing the where and how, link. Skip to minute 2:30 for the dimpling event. But if you watch the entire vid, you will see that (1) his caps are loose from the get-go...
  2. ESGWheel

    Tire size mismatch question

    Elkins45, One thing I forgot to mention is to balance both the trailer and spare tires. While some think unnecessary, I believe it’s a must. The abnormal tire wear and stress on the bearings is the reason. I have often heard “It’s a trailer (spare) tire, its good enough!”. Well until you put it...
  3. ESGWheel

    Tire size mismatch question

    I suspect that you will be uncomfortable unless you make the spare the same as the other two, especially given your trip milage. You are clearly safety conscious as well as meticulous, both good things in my book. Go with your gut and spend the bucks. :-)
  4. ESGWheel

    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Boy that $uck$ > these cylinders are expensive. If I may, here are some additional thoughts and tips: Be prepared to replace both cylinders. Reason: the pin may get damaged when cutting off the one cylinder and that pin supports both cylinders. If the pin is stuck on one cylinder its probably...
  5. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 EFI Ford (1995) Hard to Start When Warm

    That is encouraging news and the real test will be how it runs at speed. IMO inexpensive injectors can have their place. I needed to send mine out for cleaning (pump paint issue) but timing was everything. Not wanting to shorten an already short season in the Northeast and needing to have the...
  6. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 EFI Ford (1995) Hard to Start When Warm

    While changing out the fuel regulator pay close attention to any debris in the device. VP has a legacy of painting the interiors of their fuel pumps and that paint does not stand up to the ethanol fuels. Not sure about your situation but would not surprise me if this is a source of contamination...
  7. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Thanks and that makes sense. Not sure how long it would take and I am not willing to find out 😊
  8. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Ok, good, i got my assumption correct :)
  9. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Let’s find out… go get a pump 😊
  10. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Vids do not work on PC but did on my phone. The clear hose hooked to the output of pump I assume. What I saw was the 1763 movie file (on lake) showing no water flowing in the clear hose > was splashing around, but not flowing. And the 1758 vid (on hose) shows water flowing but not a full solid...
  11. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Its certainly worth a shot to try. To help keep the costs down, see if this gent has what you need, link. And if it is the pump, post getting the ‘new one’ installed you can send yours to him for a rebuild and thus have a spare. I was fortunate to be on Lake Powell back in 2008 before all the...
  12. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Here is the logic I used. Frist off, is the initial reason for overheating an unknown? This is very odd especially for a boat only a few years old and only used in freshwater. Also, the impeller melting is an oddity as well. I have never heard of them melting, breaking apart yes, but not...
  13. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Based on this, my best guess is the raw water pump. In brief if you have to block the drive for it to not overheat on the hose, it seems as if the only flow you are getting thru the exchanger is due to the pressure of the hose. I’ll write up more on the why I think this when I have some time.
  14. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    This is tough one. When faced with ‘cannot figure it out’, I take a breath and go back to basics. Cleary it used to work fine. What changed? What service, parts, etc. were done, even if it was perhaps days before the issue. How do you know its overheating? Don’t take that the wrong way, but...
  15. ESGWheel

    5.0gxi-gf circulation pump pulley bolt size??

    Also, unless you have freshwater cooling, if you are replacing the circ pump be sure its marine grade and not automotive. See link
  16. ESGWheel

    5.0gxi-gf circulation pump pulley bolt size??

    that is a 1/2" wrench size if you were looking for that...
  17. ESGWheel

    5.0gxi-gf circulation pump pulley bolt size??

    I do not recall exactly, either ½ or 9/16 or a 12, 13 or 14 mm and I do not have access to my boat to check. What I do these days is take a few wrenches with me and try until I find a fit > it been a long while since I was working as a full-time mechanic and could look at a bolt and know the...
  18. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta V8-430-CE-M Overheating

    Others will have to chime in here as I am not familiar with these units but here is my guess: given only in the water but you checked the “full pick-up hose system” is it possible that due to the different positions of the fwd drive when on the trailer vs. in the water a crack opens up in the...
  19. ESGWheel

    Toon leak

    While not a pontoon guy it occurs to me that if you can haul this out on a trailer, you can take some steps to check for water in the toons. Here are some suggestions: Put the tongue of the trailer uphill and pull the 2 drain plugs and the rubber stoppers at the top. Assuming you have already...
  20. ESGWheel

    5.0 GXi 2007 Metallic noise

    Agree odd only at the 1500 RPM and thus may not be a bearing. As KJM suggested a vibration of some sort that hits its natural frequency at only the 1500. Like a loose heat shield on a car exhaust > only comes at certain speeds. So, got me to thinking what else could do that? Try the no belt...
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