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My 2007 Chaparral with 2014 Volvo Penta 5.7 starter clicks once with each turn of key, does not crank. I can feel the starter solenoid engaging but no crank. Starter is NEW, battery is fully charged. Old starter had the same issue as the new one but I was going to replace the starter anyway.
My Volvo penta 5.7 engine started overheating, at speed and idle. I replaced the entire raw water pump assembly. When I attach a water hose directly to the engine flushing bib, I get water out of the exhaust and everything seems to work properly. Engine runs fine. However when I put the boat...
