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  1. 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...
  2. 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.
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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)...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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 :-)
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. ESGWheel

    torque or angle torque

    Tool is fairly simple and inexpensive. About $10 fm AZ, link.
  20. 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...
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