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  1. ESGWheel

    Mercruiser 5.0 Misfiring

    Please allow this note of caution. While monitoring the fuel pressure throughout these variety of situations, given you do not seem familiar with doing it, I would like to add some safety tips. If you are well familiar, ignore this post, but just in case :-) First off the type of pressure gauge...
  2. ESGWheel

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

    I call those senior moments, and continue to have too many myself :-)
  3. ESGWheel

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

    Thanks for the additional info. Frankly I think you are chasing in the wrong direction. Follow the logic here: Ran before a season and half ago, no issues. Been sitting since with no work on the engine systems. Tried starting and would crank but not start. Used some starter fluid and it fired...
  4. ESGWheel

    Tahoe Q4 movement during transport

    Despite the title I was not completely clear on the issue: at loading (i.e. will not center) or post traveling down the road. Your post #5 answered that question so now I understand that your boat is bouncing around on its cradle while traveling down the road. Two things I noticed in your pics...
  5. ESGWheel

    Finally, a Funnel Solution!

    Over the years, each time I use a funnel for oils, etc, post using I spend the time to clean it up (brake clean, paper towels) to keep it from dripping all over other stuff after I put it away. While I have left them in the gallon jugs that I use for my waste oil, I am always nervous about these...
  6. ESGWheel

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

    Here is a close-up of the pump relay socket wiring. In following the wiring diagram that AD posted it appears the fuel pump does not kick on with “Key On”. It only gets power with “Key to Start” and once the motor is running, from the Alternator. Here is how: Notice the OR wire labelled “from...
  7. ESGWheel

    torque or angle torque

    Tool is fairly simple and inexpensive. About $10 fm AZ, link.
  8. ESGWheel

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    Here are some of my go to places for VP OEM Doug Russel Marine link Leaders RPM link Cecil Marine link > Cecil also sells Barr Other places that folks have had positive success with is Marine Parts Express link And of course, the OEM themselves: Volvo Penta Shop And someone I and others have...
  9. ESGWheel

    2002 Crownline 5.7

    While your workaround may be working for now, I am sure you can appreciate that this is not the way to go. Best to find the issue and solve it. And I know this forum can help get you there. I am unsure of your configuration. Best to post engine serial no. for those who can help better to be...
  10. ESGWheel

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    Sorry for the delay. Looks like you are in good hands with Lou and Scott. Here is some tips and tricks on the risers and manifold removal, replacement, see post #18 of this thread link. Also, I have put in the Barr product and been happy with it. And nice follow up with the explanation of your...
  11. ESGWheel

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    OK, so let’s reset and start at the beginning: a new to you boat and had 30 hrs last season of no issues. What changed? Ie did you do an impeller replacement and now it overheats? Please provide in chronological order what was done (maintenance wise) and when started to experience overheating...
  12. ESGWheel

    2003 Glastron VP 5.0 GL Overheat issue

    There are many things that can cause an overheating situation. They range from the intake hoses in the sterndrive are sucking air, to the Raw Water Pump (RWP) (aka seawater pump) not working properly to T-stat, to blockage in the output, etc. So before jumping to the conclusion that it’s the...
  13. ESGWheel

    2002 Crownline 5.7

    I had a similar problem on my 2005 VP 5.0 GXi-E when I first got it. Kicked my butt and my local marina’s as well (neither of had scanners). Was taking a similar approach (shotgun parts) and eventually found my MAP sensor was all crapped up due to ‘belt dust’. Cleaned it up and ran perfect. Also...
  14. ESGWheel

    RPM after serpentine belt change

    It’s not unusual for tachs to go a little wonkery as they age. What typically happens is the 4/6/8 selector switch on the back of the tach gets a little corrosion under it and causes it to misread. My suggestion: get behind the tach if you can with a flashlight and find that little sliding...
  15. ESGWheel

    Cant start engine when opening throttle. Mercruiser 3.0

    While there is an issue with the control / neutral safety switch I am curious as to your starting procedure. Reving a cold, just started, engine is not good but I suspect you mean that you have learned it starts best if it is slightly above idle. Post repairs per above, and assuming a carb’ed...
  16. ESGWheel

    Engine Not Running

    Frankly I am confused or perhaps simply ill-informed. I do not understand how the engine can run without the intake plenum (manifold) nor do I understand that it only runs a full throttle > is the RPM raging at 3K or 4K and without cooling water?! > or it is barley putting along even though the...
  17. ESGWheel

    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    Giving your money constrains and experience my suggestion is let the teardown be your guide. Develop your minimal basic plan on the inspection after teardown. And if still have some bucks to spare start adding in elements a la carte where the menu items are listed in priority order of need with...
  18. ESGWheel

    Compression test

    As the others indicated, you should be good to go and if you desire to investigate more, that can be done. However, I am concerned about your symptoms to get up on plane. A V-8 5.0 with low compression (but not that low) on only one cylinder I would not expect to significantly degrade the...
  19. ESGWheel

    2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine

    Based on the original symptoms after just putting on a new cap and rotor my thoughts were there could be an issue with distributor wiring arrangement. After your pictures of which wires went were, I felt sure there was some ‘crossed wires’ hence the suggestion to validate. Note: by “crossing” I...
  20. ESGWheel

    2005 Mercruiser MPI 5.0L misfiring(?) when in gear, idles fine

    Post = put he photo on this website like u did the plugs... thx
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