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  1. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    Yes you can do that. But a polite reminder that most items are not connected directly to the battery, so unsure of the utility. If there is concern about manipulating the Batt Switch (unmounting it, getting to the backside) do not be overly so. It’s a robust device and does not ‘come apart’ by...
  2. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    You can try it, but I assume you are talking about a fuse panel which I suspect would be fed with +12VDC only when the selector switch is “on” (1, 2 or both). If you can probe the fuse panel with your MM with the Switch in Off (and no shore power and no genset) and its hot (ie shows +12VDC) then...
  3. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    My philosophy on posting is to only post where I think I can contribute or help. And if I am trying to help an Original Poster (OP) then I stay with it to the end or at least as far as my knowledge. In my experience its usually the OP who will stop posting (prior to resolution). So yes, I will...
  4. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    That looks like the back of the selector switch. Is that correct? If yes, then that is what I was talking about > leads (wires) coming off of it directly from the battery and not switched. Be careful taking off those ‘smaller wires’ one by one on the back of the Switch. Here is my suggestion...
  5. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    Good to know I was confused about the sump pump. Your method of measuring the draw is perfect. BUT I assume there is ONLY the heavy negative battery cable attached to the battery post. No other wires or if there are, they are all tied into that battery cable. See picture below for what I mean...
  6. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    excellent and helpful write up. i will respond more fully in abt an hr or less but wanted to say thanks for the additional detail....
  7. ESGWheel

    Draw on battery 1

    I am having a difficult time following your story but will try to help. I assume you have a dual battery system with a Battery Switch that is 1, 2, Both or Off. Further that you are seeing a current draw on Batt 1 even though the switch if set to Off. How are you are detecting that current...
  8. ESGWheel

    Seized engine

    You did not say when the last time it was running. Regardless, the idea that it was at least 2 weeks with water in the engine / cylinders + unable to turn it over translates to replace or rebuild as folks are highlighting. And even if you could get it turn over and nothing major was broken it...
  9. ESGWheel

    Question about paint chips in fuel system

    I can say that the screen on my regulator was contaminated with fine black specs, so it does get past. And when I had my injectors cleaned, the report was “very dirty”.
  10. ESGWheel

    Do you have a DIY vacuum / pressure tester?

    I have a newer one and did not even think about testing it. Thanks!!
  11. ESGWheel

    Do you have a DIY vacuum / pressure tester?

    Soctt, thanks and I should have highlighted that the rest of the story is I have a ‘vacuum device’ from HF (for brake bleeding) but it is one of those cheapo units and not an actual pump. Instead, it uses my compressor as well (so Bernoulli) but it barely draws a vacuum hence my concerns of the...
  12. ESGWheel

    Do you have a DIY vacuum / pressure tester?

    Thanks Scott. I was looking at that one and since I already have a vacuum brake bleeder (but does not get to the needed vacuum of 14-16) I figured I would have some fun cobbling one together.
  13. ESGWheel

    Do you have a DIY vacuum / pressure tester?

    I will be performing both the vacuum and pressure testing of the sterndrive as outlined in the Workshop Manual (7743008) that has both pressure testing (two stages) and vacuum testing (also 2 stages) up to 14-16 in of mercury. Typically, I read that folks use the hand pump to do this. Since I...
  14. ESGWheel

    Do you have a DIY vacuum / pressure tester?

    I plan on cobbling together a sterndrive vacuum / pressure tester for my VP SX-M. I found this device (link and pictured below) that uses Bernoulli's principle to create the vacuum side. My compressor can meet the requirements of the device to pull needed vacuum, so I am wondering if anyone has...
  15. ESGWheel

    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    Quick follow up on more fully answering your question regarding “overhauling” these brakes: They make kits that complexly replace the backing plate and are fully loaded with new shoes and a mag. See this link as an example. This really is the easiest and most cost-effective way to overall these...
  16. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Fuel Starvation Under Load

    Lou thanks and I agree over rich but seems odd to dump that much fuel into the oil in the brief time since he has changed it. And even if over rich by a lot his compression nos. are indicative of good sealing and thus not letting the fuel pass. At least that is my conclusion. I recall on these...
  17. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Fuel Starvation Under Load

    Was working late tonight so this is not a fully digested reply. From you posts I understand it fired off on the starter fluid (with no fuel pump as per above) so hooked up pump and while it fired off a bit it sputters a lot, etc. and worse your oil level is overfull and smell like gas. Again...
  18. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Fuel Starvation Under Load

    You are hitting on the major points. I use “compression, fuel, spark” vs. “fuel fire oxygen”. Reason is that compression is a major ingredient for a running engine and if you have compression, it generally means the basic mechanical of the engine is good. The fuel part implies the O2. Something...
  19. ESGWheel

    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    I completely agree!
  20. ESGWheel

    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    I have electric brakes on my 33’ travel trailer that I maintain so I will try to help. First off, the idea of moving your cab controller over to the max to see if the trailer weels lock up is a good idea and one that I do every single time I head out. Second off, these are not your typical...
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