3.0l glp volvo penta with yellow sludge under distributor cap

[garcit45]

I recently changed the rotor and cap on my glastron sx175 3.0l Volvo penta and the old ones showed normal wear. I noticed some yellow sludge on the flat base area under the rotor. 2 days later there was yellow sludge under the distributor cap on the metal plate by the rotor contact. The boat was not even used since I tuned up the motor. I had tried to start it after the tune up but the engine would not turn over and the starter was making a ticking sound. All battery / wire connections are clean and tight. Where can this yellow sludge be coming from? The boat engine bay is spotlessly clean.

 

[kenny nunez]

Where is the boat stored? Inside or outside ? Have you checked the oil?

 

[garcit45]

Stored outside. Oil is perfect but shouldn't be connected to the distributor sludge.

 

[garcit45]

I recently changed the rotor and cap on my glastron sx175 3.0l Volvo penta and the old ones showed normal wear. I noticed some yellow sludge on the flat base area under the rotor. 2 days later there was yellow sludge on the small metal plate on the inside of the distributor cap at its base . The boat was not even used since I tuned up the motor. I had tried to start it after the tune up but the engine would not turn over and the starter was making a ticking sound. All battery / wire connections are clean and tight. Where can this yellow sludge be coming from? The boat engine bay is spotlessly clean.

 

[kenny nunez]

Take the spark plugs out and try turning the engine with the starter.

 

[baker556]

If the engine is not turning over but the starter is clicking/ticking, then likely the starter is not engaging.

Check battery, starter solenoid, grounds and cables/fuses.