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  1. Don S

    Volvo 4.3L fuel issue... electric fuel pump question.

    Re: Volvo 4.3L fuel issue... electric fuel pump question. I just looked back in some of your older threads, looks like you have a 430B You don't have any diodes in your system, and there is no description of how it worked. Volvo didn't do that till later. The fuel pump relay 28 gets power...
  2. Don S

    got alot of questions and problems

    Re: got alot of questions and problems For the overheat, I would suggest you remove the outdrive from the boat, split it and check the raw water pump. Also look into the exhaust bellows and see if you see any metal half moon shaped pieces. Here is a couple of files to get you started. They...
  3. Don S

    mercury quicksilver 3000 classic

    Re: mercury quicksilver 3000 classic Yes, posted colors wrong. Here is a picture. Hook 14 and 15 together with a jumper wire. Male bullet connectors on each end of the jumper wire.
  4. Don S

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PBYC "Start" issue

    Re: Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PBYC "Start" issue Does it make any clicking or clunking noises when you turn the key to start? Or just complete silence? Here is a basic troubleshooting method for the Volvo engines.
  5. Don S

    Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK

    Re: Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK Back of the ignition switch. Here is a better picture of one from a much newer diagram. Wire colors may vary, but the switch is the same.
  6. Don S

    2007 Mercruiser 4.3mpi starting/alternator problem

    Re: 2007 Mercruiser 4.3mpi starting/alternator problem Is this the type breaker you have? Even if it's not tripped, you need to test both legs of the breaker with a meter to make sure it has power to it and coming out of it. Don't just assume it's ok by looks only.
  7. Don S

    Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK

    Re: Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK The DP drives needed the trim limit so people didn't trim too high. You could trim too high and still be running good without loosing speed or gaining rpm, but there was a tendency to cavitation burn on the duo props, so they put a trim...
  8. Don S

    Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK

    Re: Trim up only works when tilt is pressed. Volvo DP LK I know I had something on setting those things, but so far I haven't been able to find it. About to head into the other computer and see if it's in a file I missed putting on this one. There isn't anything in the manual, and you were...
  9. Don S

    2007 Mercruiser 4.3mpi starting/alternator problem

    Re: 2007 Mercruiser 4.3mpi starting/alternator problem You afre going to have to find out where the open is in the system. Most likely a fuse or circuit breaker. when you jump to the excite wire you are just powering up the system backwards. There should be a square fuse on the starter...
  10. Don S

    tilt and trim motor

    Re: tilt and trim motor If it's click when you hit the down button, then you have a motor problem. There is no down solenoid, only up. The only thing that would click is the motor. You have checked all the connections and made sure the battery is charged up didn't you? Here is the wiring...
  11. Don S

    No Spark Volvo 5.0GL 1998

    Re: No Spark Volvo 5.0GL 1998 That's not the OEM ignition system for your engine, only the Gi (fuel injected had the EST). But it may have been replaced because the module for the BID ignition that came with your boat is no longer available. Here is the troubleshooting and timing information...
  12. Don S

    volvo 4.3 sx outdrive shutter location

    Re: volvo 4.3 sx outdrive shutter location You don't have an exhaust shutter. Volvo stopped using them in 99. Have a look at this service bulletin.
  13. Don S

    Mercruiser Trim Sender Wiring

    Re: Mercruiser Trim Sender Wiring Here is a couple wiring diagrams that shows the trim sender and trim limit wiring color codes. Did you buy OEM sender/switch kit? There should have been instruction in it as well.
  14. Don S

    unknown piece fell while removing out drive

    Re: unknown piece fell while removing out drive Which do you have? 1 piece or 2 piece elbow?
  15. Don S

    2007 mercruiser 4.3mpi alternator

    Re: 2007 mercruiser 4.3mpi alternator Here shows how you hook up an isolator, it's from the OEM service manual.
  16. Don S

    inline 6 transplant from 1969 to 1982

    Re: inline 6 transplant from 1969 to 1982 I don't know if this is the same template used for the MC-1 drives, but it does work for the Alpha I, R and MR drives. A few measurements will confirm before any drilling or cutting takes place. You can also order the full size template from here at...
  17. Don S

    3.0 mercruiser alignment?

    Re: 3.0 mercruiser alignment? The reason the belt keeps going bad is probably the pulleys are all rusty. That rust acts like course sand paper and destroys the belts in short order. The pulleys need, cleaned of rust. sanded smooth, and repainted with something like Rustoleum and allowed to...
  18. Don S

    need help with Merc power trim outdrive

    Re: need help with Merc power trim outdrive Where do these two wires go, and why is that breaker mounted under the green/white wire of the solenoid?
  19. Don S

    Timing question

    Re: Timing question Was thinking about that drawing after I posted it, and have a way you could actually get an accurate reading without an advance timing light. Use the picture below as a guide. Engine off, turn the crank pulley so the OEM timing mark is on the 12? BTDC mark. Then make a...
  20. Don S

    Timing question

    Re: Timing question That's close, but I doubt your mark in the picture is accurately placed. I extended your timing tab in this picture. You really need an advance timing light to check it accurately.
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