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  1. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    On the plus side, it’s a clean looking boat and will be a lot of fun once all set. We can guide you thru the rebuild needed and (depending) will not be that expensive.
  2. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Just watched the video and while i get its a 4 cylinder (meaning a naturally rough running engine vs. others) it frankly sounds like @#$% and is shaking all over the place > like cylinders 2 and 3 are not contributing. Did you take it for a test drive? Under load this motor will not perform at...
  3. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Well sorry to say but you need to believe the data. What comes to mind is a blown head gasket between cly 2 and 3. I assume u tried it more than once, if not do it again. And its ZERO? Assuming confirmed, its not that big of a deal as long as nothing else bad (like a cracked head). Do you have...
  4. ESGWheel

    torque or angle torque

    Torque is all about stretching the bolt to apply the needed clamping force. There is both running torque and final torque. Running is the amount of torque required to overcome the inherent friction between the bolt and its ‘nut’. Final torque is the calculated torque by the engineers to stretch...
  5. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Thanks for the additional info. Let’s start with some of the basics and I will assume you have the needed tools / knowledge but if not do not be shy to ask, this forum is not about pride, its about helping you get out on the water :cool: My suggestions to get this moving: Start with a...
  6. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Looks like you have two threads for same topic, so let’s use this one. While this may be a timing issue, can we back up a bit please? First off, engine serial no. if available. Second, what is the background on this? Ie is this a new to you boat and its been like this since you got it? Or is a...
  7. ESGWheel

    What should be connected to this flame arrestor?

    If you want to go back to original, its items 7, 8 and 9 of this diagram (link). While it is ok to remain as is, you should, at least annually, clean that breather along with your flame arrestor. Put them in a bucket of warm soppy water and let them soak for a while occasionally agitating them...
  8. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle

    I do not recall when or even if VP stopped painting the interiors of their fuel pump assys. What you can do is remove the fuel filter and look inside the circle of where the filter mates and see if there is an indication of black paint. If yes, its painted inside. So then only 2 choices, DYI or...
  9. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle

    So this is good news! Let’s go with the was gas diluted but not as much as initially suspected :-) For the regulator all clogged up as well as the leaking injector > it may all be related to the dreaded internal paint in the fuel cell syndrome. Read this thread link for how to fix. Please let...
  10. ESGWheel

    Accelerator pump cover question

    Gald its running well. I am still unsure of what componets you are referring to (spring on the acc. pump lever?). Can you post a picture? Also did it all get assembled the way it was supposed to? If yes, i would say you are good to go.
  11. ESGWheel

    Accelerator pump cover question

    Its typical that the accelerator pump diaphragm also is its own gasket. See picture below for the diaphragm for what should be the Holley 2300. And yes typical that the gasket portion will stick out slightly beyond the perimeter of the cover. Not sure what you mean my hard or gently pressure of...
  12. ESGWheel

    I should add a 2nd battery...

    Dunham’s Bay Marina > about 100 slips in a feeder to Lake Geroge. Low bridge to get to the lake so all the big boys are on other side (and its a different ownership). Our windshield clears the bridge by only 6 inches. We were day trippers for years there before renting a slip. I talked to a lot...
  13. ESGWheel

    I should add a 2nd battery...

    I got one of these some years ago: NOCO Boost GB40 and last year my truck batt was dead, as in not even a click. The NOCO has an override button for when it does not sense the min. of 2V (I think its 2). To my amazement, it did the job. Amazement b/c like you I had my doubts but bought it...
  14. ESGWheel

    I should add a 2nd battery...

    My 23’ bow rider came equipped with only one battery as typical. For the last few years, we are moored at a dock that is 3+ hrs away. There is no power at this marina, nor is it manned and no cell service, so my concern is similar > bilge pump running the battery down (yes it covered and seals...
  15. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle

    For me the numbers are not adding up. I’ll explain. I have learned from this forum that the compression numbers max out around 150, so something going on there. But it’s the extra 4 qts of volume in the pan that does not make sense as simply blow by from a leaking injector or even two or more...
  16. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL valve cover leak

    Others with more experience may better solutions but here is my suggestion: Remove the leaking valve cover and pull out the gasket. Clean it all up. Place the cover on a known flat surface (a thick piece of glass will work, or if you have one of those glass top stoves, that should work too)...
  17. ESGWheel

    Fuel Pressure Regulator 885174 - Repair/Replace

    I may be too late to this thread, but I have pursued non-OEM PRs and I look at a picture of the part number you posted and looks like the one I have. See post #5 of this thread (link) where I present some measurements of the OEM PR and a brand name alternative (BOSCH Part No. 0280160575) that I...
  18. ESGWheel

    Question regarding 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0GL and power to the fuel pump relay

    This is good news except for the no squirt part :-) To be sure I understand what you have done, I am going to restate in my own words, please confirm if correct: By jumping out the relay you have confirmed its pumping gas all the way up to the carb. Correct? Now did you leave it running for...
  19. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI leaking fuel but can't find leak??

    That is great news, but I remain skeptical. The sending unit is typically (always?) at the top of the tank and unless the tank is 'full full' I do not see how it would weep out of that missing screw hole or the cover (due to not being fully clamped onto the tank). Can you take a picture of this...
  20. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 4.3 EFI leaking fuel but can't find leak??

    You did not say but I assume this is a newly discovered issue. In other words, you have been using the boat all season with no issues and one day went to the boat and strong smell of gas and discovered the puddle in the bilge. Is that correct? Also was any maintenance or other work done...
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