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  1. alldodge

    7.4GLPLKD starts and dies immediatly..

    The orange comes directly from the starter post. Go to the key switch and there should be 12V on the Purple with key ON If not, look at kill switch (man overboard) and see if power is on both sides
  2. alldodge

    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    Hit it with a very small amount of starting fluid
  3. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7L PEFS (boat year 2001 - engine year 2000) - No Fuel pump or alarm on start

    Then its miss-wired Here is the start circuit and note there is no kill switch
  4. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7L PEFS (boat year 2001 - engine year 2000) - No Fuel pump or alarm on start

    The kill switch has no effect on the cranking circuit. If its OFF (open) or if the switch is bad, the motor will crank but will not start. The Yellow/Red wire feeds thru the neutral safety switch in the throttle handle to the start assist relay.
  5. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 5.7L PEFS (boat year 2001 - engine year 2000) - No Fuel pump or alarm on start

    Is the kill switch ON? Check for 12V on the + side of the coil when key is ON
  6. alldodge

    1999 mercruiser oil pressure drops bad after 3000 rpm

    This isn't good, if its an actual knock as in rod bearing What weight oil are you using? Connect a mechanical gauge to see if its actually loosing pressure and not a gauge or sender issue
  7. alldodge

    7.4GLPLKD starts and dies immediatly..

    Its probably something like this but I'm not sure https://www.marinepartseurope.com/en/volvo-penta-spare-parts.aspx?Catalog=7797420&Category=28&View=10813 Go to the alternator and find the purple wire and connect meter to it. 12V should show with key ON and not when OFF
  8. alldodge

    How to replace a VP 250

    Ebay and CL is about it. Maybe @Scott Danforth might know where to find one. Could also think about putting a newer drive on it, but this requires several other changes
  9. alldodge

    7.4GLPLKD starts and dies immediatly..

    Put a voltmeter on the + side of the coil and turn key ON to see if 12V is present I have diagrams for GL A thru E, here is the E
  10. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4,3 MPI from 2008, intermittent alarm after 3500 rpm??

    The ECM has a setting that was programmed to sound the alarm if motor is in neutral and exceeds a specified rpm. That's all its for
  11. alldodge

    Mercruiser 4,3 MPI from 2008, intermittent alarm after 3500 rpm??

    Disconnecting the switch will do nothing to the motor. It can be left disconnected for ever even if it is not the problem The switch is on top see post 4
  12. alldodge

    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    PMGR are permanent magnet type starters. They are smaller but put out more torque
  13. alldodge

    Fuel Pump Switch / Oil Pressure Sender issue with Fuel Pump

    Thanks for the SN The carb bowl will fill completely in a few seconds. Once filled, it will run for several minutes before bowl runs dry. The 30 seconds is a hard to figure issue. If fuel pump does not turn ON during cranking, then need to check the wiring. When cranking power comes from...
  14. alldodge

    Volvo Penta 3.0 GLP-D Choke/Starting Issue?

    Take the flame arrestor off Prime the carb and see if the choke plate closes when its cold
  15. alldodge

    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    That is plenty of battery. What kind of starters, PMGR or other?
  16. alldodge

    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    Weak starter, battery cables, not enough battery Tach may not be accurate
  17. alldodge

    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    Yes need at least 300 rpm Are the injectors firing?
  18. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0LX throttle position, difficult to start

    Yes
  19. alldodge

    Trim not going all the way down

    Trim seals are binding and probably need rebuilding
  20. alldodge

    Mercruiser 3.0LX throttle position, difficult to start

    Sounds like your loosing spark, intermittent or weak. Using a spark gap tester, and is the color white or blue?
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