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  1. Tafflad

    Fuel consumption

    Ta .....Thats what I'll mix up then ...... now think it's eBay time to find a small fuel tank.
  2. Tafflad

    Fuel consumption

    Hi .... going to winterize my Volvo 4.3L V6 280-C Volvo service details require that I need to run a 2-stroke mix through it at 1500 rpm for 15 minutes. Does anybody have an idea how much fuel that is likely to be ? ........ I will need to source a fuel tank and mix the fuel .... don't want to...
  3. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    I have now downloded the service protocol .... I also have teh service manual there is no requirement for antifreeze, as this is alreday included inside the closed cooling. The requirement is to add stabilzer to tank, run engine to make sure its in lines. Remove fuel pipe to pump and connect...
  4. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    Maybe I did not make it clear ..... I personally am not going to remove drives & bellows, this is all new & under warranty. It will have all required service items as each is due by a Volvo dealer. nothing due yet, other than winterizing, and the Volvo manaulk does not require drive removed...
  5. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    Just never had need of this ... I boat 100% in salt water, my last boat had for 7 years .... never removed the drive to winterize. Boat is new and under warranty any way.
  6. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    Never removed a drive off my boat, but I will do the 2-stroke piece
  7. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    Only get to about -2C where I live. The Volvo manual specifies using the 2 stroke mix method ... so will follow that. It is simple requirement, put some stabilizer in fuel (as per correct mix) then add 2 stroke oil to it at 50:1 mix . Disconnect fuel line to fuel pump and connect up a tank...
  8. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    OK have now managed to get soft-copy of owners manual .... it is pretty similar ... flush then drain the raw water side - no requirement for anti-freeze or any dismantling of pipes. Running to be from flush port on Transom shield (no mention of use of muffs) Interestingly I found also the...
  9. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    I appreciate that I don't want to get it wrong ... hoping someone here will know. I don't have workshop manual, owners manul just says drain down.
  10. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    I have Volvo I/O. it is a 2020. 4.3L 280-C-N duoprop Need to think about winterizing, had my process for Mercruisers, but this is the first time I have had a Volvo This has the closed circuit cooling so this side needs no draining or anti-freeze. The Raw water side will be drained down fully...
  11. Tafflad

    Duoprop Q

    Have a new boat with a VP 280-C DPS Just finished the running-in process ..... and today tried WOT run for the first time. The average on 3 runs was 5180 rpm For this motor the WOT range is 5400-5800 This would suggest boat is over propped ...and I should drop pitch by 2" This is where I...
  12. Tafflad

    Kill Cord does not operate properly (not electtical)

    Kill Cord concerns. I have had many outboards and mercruiser I/O. ... and kill cord been fine on the single lever controls. .. Merc, Honda & Suzuki. On my new H210, on 5th trip out ... driver stood up and walked to stern forgetting cord .... did it simply pull off as designed ..... No. It pulled...
  13. Tafflad

    2" round - Depth display gauge

    On all previous boats they have had a 2" Faria depth display with configurable depth alarm. My new boat (FourWinns) had this on the pictures, but when it arrived the 2" gauge is now just a dummy gauge. They have depth built into the Medallion IS DigiGauge but it is only very small digital...
  14. Tafflad

    Service/Maintenace manual (DPS)

    Hi .... looking for information on how to change the Duoprops on 4.3 Volvo 280-C DPS drive. Which I think are referred to as F-Series props. Previously had Merc alpha and the handbook was detailed & included torques settings. Volvo owners handbook simply says go to Maintenace & Service...
  15. Tafflad

    DPS prop removal

    Removed & replaces props on many outboards & Merc Alpha drives ...but Never had a DuoProp, New boat has Volvo 280-C DuoProp. which if my terminology is right is a DPS drive with F-series props. Anybody have a link to details for this ? (Or video) ... Volvo book just says use maintenance manual.
  16. Tafflad

    Depth gauge (with alarm)

    I bought a new FourWinns …..during Pre-sales was sent a lovely picture of the dash, which included a 2” round depth gauge … as I have had on all my previous boats. With glaring oversight FourWinns have elected to now supply their boats without this and the 2” gauge is now just a blanking...
  17. Tafflad

    New Volvo Q

    Boat arriving this week .... with Volvo 280 duoprop Never owned a Volvo I/O ... what is the process for flushing after use. Just run it on muffs as for Mercruiser or is there anything special for Volvo’s Due to restrictions won’t get water trial, just having boat delivered .. so handover not...
  18. Tafflad

    NMEA connection

    I need to add an NMEA device into a new boat, been advised to use N2K Tee the code given is: CONNECTOR, N2K TEE #010-11078-00 Am I correct that any NMEA 2000 compatible Tee will be OK, I can find plenty of Garmin Tees, but not NTK
  19. Tafflad

    What are these called ?

    When taking a small 2 core cable in (or out of a hull) I have seen nylon access covers used. Does anybody know what they are called? A straight fwd grommet would be no use ... the one pic attached is similar to what was used previously. (white nylon triangular) 2nd pic shows a broken one I...
  20. Tafflad

    3M 5200 adhesive/sealant

    Anybody have practical experience of this adhesive/sealant …. going to be fitting come plywood behind hull as backing boards for through hull fixings. There are 2 variants 3M 5200 and 3M 5200 Fast Cure On 3M web site both variants have exactly same statement for cure time: "tack-free...
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