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I'm trying to familiarise myself with the engines by doing some basic maintenance. There is a small 'L' shaped hose that sits on top of the circulation pump (VP Part #3861298)m and connects to the circulation tube (VP Part #
3861308) - I undid the clamps and started to remove the hose and...
I went to the local chandlery and they have given me hatch sealant. This seems like foam with a sticky backing. Previously the strip was rubber. Now the door is internal on a hard top so it's not really in direct weather. Should I stick with the rubber or is the hatch sealant going to do a...
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I've searched this forum (and pretty well the whole internet!) and can't find a definitive answer on this. Our boat manufacturer is no longer in business and the company that bought them out isn't offering any advice.
I think we might have a leak through the bow rail fittings where they...
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Now I've got mechanical and electrical issues sorted, I'm moving my efforts to the interior. There's an internal sliding door with a rubber strip. I've tried using contact cement and taping it whilst it dries but it doesn't hold for too long. It's in an area where it's easy to brush past it...
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I have a Furuno 1870gf plotter and a Nav 711 autopilot and from what I can tell, the existing cable layout looks something like this below. E.g. I know I have a junction box and a processor unit.
Now I'm new to this so please excuse the mixup in terminology. From what I understand, the...
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I've just bought a 2nd hand cruiser and I'm trying to find my way around and get an understanding of every system as there was no handover and there's very little documentation. This little cap says Oil Fill and Vent and it is above the steering column so is it some sort of lubrication point...
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I used to use these forums with my last boat but have been on dry land until recently. I've just purchased a boat with 2006 Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi-f engines. It has a Furuno 1870f plotter. Given how they drank the juice during relocation, I'd like to hook this up to fuel flow meters. Previously...
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I have a VP 5.7 Gi-B, 2003 model. Recently a hole was found in the sump so the engine was pulled. The sump was replaced, as was the fuel pump and the starter motor. Engine completely cleaned and repainted and reinstalled by a very reputable mechanic.
Everything seems to run fine with the...
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I changed the outdrive gear oil today and then set about changing the engine oil. I ran the engine for about 10 minutes and then opened the hatch and noticed that the bilge looked black. I hadn't used the boat for a while so figured that perhaps a bit of oil had dripped. However upon closer...
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I've got a Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b in an Aussie boat (Mustang) and after being stored over the Christmas break, the tacho doesn't work properly. If I tap it then the needle slowly rises but when I turn it off, it stays at the last known position. I can only guess what RPMs I'm doing based on...
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A misplaced step, swell at the wrong time and end result was when I hopped into the inflatable tender it's flipped and the engine cowl has ended up under water. I heard a few bubbles and it took me about 5 minutes to get it upright once I had climbed back aboard my boat. I lifted the cowl...
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I've got a little Yamaha 4ACMH 2stroke 4hp which I use for my dinghy. It never gets a flush and provided I use it reguarly, has never been a problem. Well I due to unforseen circumstances, it was a while before I got down to the boat and when I came to use the outboard, the tell-tale wasn't...
** I'm not sure if this is the right forum so if I've erred, apologies in advance!!
When doing an oil change for the 2nd time, I've managed to still end up spilling oil in the bilge. It seems to come about from not being able to get the oil filter out easily and therefore it drips when I have...
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My Volvo Penta seems to have an appetite for belts. I have installed a new sea pump and I've removed the alternator and had some surface rust cleaned off it and had it repainted. There is a slight amount of rust on the power steering wheel but the belt seems to be tearing apart from...
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I've got a 2003 VP engine (SN 4012077084) which is having a starting issue. When I turn the ignition to On, I wait until I hear the fuel pump prime and then an alarm beep sounds which I'm assuming means it's ready to start. I wait a few seconds and then attempt to start the engine but it...
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I've just returned from a day trip and for 99% of the day, the engine performed without any problems at all. We ended up doing about 3 hours total running time averaging 22 knots at around 3,400 rpm and averaging 40 litres per hour fuel burn. Temp was fine, oil was fine and no signs of...
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I bought a boat which came with a 4hp Yamaha for the dinghy. It's a 2006 model 4AMCH - all I know is it's 4hp and it's got 1 spark plug and its a two stroke. What is the correct fuel mixture to run? Some people tell me 50 to 1 and others tell me 100 to 1.
Thanks in advance for your help...
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2003 VP - 5.7 Gi-B
Recently my sea pump failed but before doing so squirted the front of the engine with seawater so consequently a few items have copped a bit of surface rust as a result.
The 'cooling fan' or fins on the front of the altenator have rust on them - if I brush it I'm...
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I noticed another thread discussing greasing of the outdrive and I was wondering if anyone can help me out as to the location of the grease points on my drive. I believe it's a DP-S unit (2003 VP 5.7 Gi-B). I can't see anything externally so I'm assuming there must be covers which need to...
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Since replacing my fuel filter, I noticed that the fuel pump appears to be noisier than usual. At idle you definately hear it and also whilst underway at low speed.
I searched the forums and noticed a post stating that I should perhaps check the pressure of the pump - how is this done...
