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  1. ESGWheel

    Coil Question

    Here is what i just finished typing up to respond to your post no. 5. === I had to reactivate some of my no longer used brain cells, plus did some google searching. Since you have an R Terminal your stater is made for older style points ign. No issue using that starter, just have an extra...
  2. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    Here is a post i found on 3.0 firing order link
  3. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    Dash, I empathize with you on trying to crawl around in the engine compartment as we get older. Here is a recap my understanding of the issues. New to you older boat. It did run post some initial work. Now it will turn over and not start but will sputter like its trying to run. The following...
  4. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    PS: while not relevant to the issue, I used to "borrow" my girlfriend’s paper nail file and use it to not only clean up the points but to set them as well 😊
  5. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    Here is a picture of a points distributor. And here is a link for u-tube video showing both (link).
  6. ESGWheel

    Coil Question

    I was able to look more closely at your picture and now I am confused. Initially I thought when you said jumper wire fm the Starter Solenoid it was the battery cable lug (big red wire with boot). But you have it connected to what I would assume to be the terminal from the ign. switch, in other...
  7. ESGWheel

    Coil Question

    A ballast simply drops the voltage to the coil to abt 9VDC. This is supposed to extend both coil and point life. Supposedly there are 9V coils so running at 12 will mean it will run a little warmer and may shorten its life. A 12V coil running on 12 is fine. In either case you will get a...
  8. ESGWheel

    No thermostat, overheating

    It overheats in the water as well. Here is some more background on the OP’s issue link. My thoughts for the path forward is Dypcdiver’s suggestion in post 2 (clear hoses) followed be a compression test & leak down test as suggested in post 19 of the background link. @Galvez83 > it seems like...
  9. ESGWheel

    Loss of power on VP 5.7GI

    Need to catch this having the issue. While good it did not at the dock (well, not really :-), your original description does sound like starving for fuel vs a distinct / abrupt cut back of RPMs due to the computer going into safe mode. So, I am back to installing the fuel pressure gauge and...
  10. ESGWheel

    Crank no fuel - oil pressure safety switch ?

    That’s tight! Be sure to record the wire color vs. positions on the switch! Your photo did not appear to capture them. Good luck!
  11. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    Sounds like you have a sloid engine and a good plan moving forward. I would still add in changing out the cap as rotor as well. I am not familiar with this distributor but others may be. Post your engine serial no. and how it goes with the portable gas can.
  12. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 3.0 4 cylinder engine won't start

    If you can get it running post cleaning up the points, recommend doing a compression test (even if you cannot get it running). That way you are not wasting additional time and money if the engine needs a rebuild. If compression good, then do all the maintenance on it that includes replacing the...
  13. ESGWheel

    Crank no fuel - oil pressure safety switch ?

    It seems your question was not addressed regarding replacing the switch, so here are my thoughts. For getting it back in and not leaking suggest using a thread sealant like Locktite 545 (it’s a liquid) and avoid the first couple of threads. Tighten it up by hand and then another abt ½ turn...
  14. ESGWheel

    Gurgling coming from exhaust

    Start with a compression test but if ok, then need to do a leak down test (link).
  15. ESGWheel

    Loss of power on VP 5.7GI

    As with any troubleshooting it all about a process of elimination and logically following the symptoms and test results. There is a ton of good stuff on the forum about these pumps having issues. One of the easy tests you can do to determine if indeed fuel starved (due to any reason like pump...
  16. ESGWheel

    Alternator/tensioner bracket

    Was being respectful of forum posting rules as I understood them. So here it is and if not ok please delete. These are my go tos: Doug Russel Marine link in MA. Great website but sometimes strapped for help in the parts dept so if you do call expect to be on hold or get a call back. But they...
  17. ESGWheel

    Alternator/tensioner bracket

    I will PM you with several VP part suppliers that have a lot of inventory. Doubtful they will have this, but… However, since your bracket is currently working and this is more an insurance / comfort level here is a suggestion: Get a used one fm eBay or perhaps Michigan Motorz (link) has a spare...
  18. ESGWheel

    Crank no fuel - oil pressure safety switch ?

    One of my mottos is to learn something new every day. Today is no exception > was driving me crazy why they would design the system to cut off fuel pump on low oil pressure on a carbureted engine. Clearly not intended to preclude start or cause immediate shutdown based on oil pressure. In high...
  19. ESGWheel

    Crank no fuel - oil pressure safety switch ?

    You did not mention it so have to ask: do you have oil pressure? If suspect that is shutting down due to an oil pressure switch, have to ask. When you jumped the fuel pump, did it start and run like normal? Also, it does not make sense to me that an oil pressure safety switch – which as its...
  20. ESGWheel

    Alternator/tensioner bracket

    A good tip I recently learned is to go the VP Shop website (link) and put in your engine serial no. It will take you to a parts breakdown by category. If what you are looking for is what I think it is, it will be expensive, so look for repairing it using a Keensert or Helicoil. If not familiar...
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