Confused Volvo 3.0 maybe??

bigeric

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Finally resolved my boat's inability to reach wot speed and rpm range with a distributor cap cleaning and fuel separator installation. What I now am trying to figure out , is why after reaching 4200-4600rpm and running for 15-20 sec., the engine will all of a sudden adjust back to 3500 rpm. What I did find is that if I adjust the adjust the trim to a certain location--approx 1/3 to 1/2, I am able to sustain 35mph and 4200 rpm and cruise the lake. Any ideas. Thought of some kind of rev limiter or limit switch somewhere?
 

Don S

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Re: Confused Volvo 3.0 maybe??

Learn how to use the trim. All the way down, will never work. It's adjustable, trim it up! If the rpm goes up and the speed goes down, trim it down. It's trim and is always in need of adjustment.
 

bigeric

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Re: Confused Volvo 3.0 maybe??

Thanks Don. I am lacking in the use of my trim and am learning as I go. Didn't realize, if you will, that the engine will compensate for improper trim setting as explained.
 
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