Volvo idleing question

[cubbug]

I have a Bayliner trohpy 21" w/ the Volvo aq125a engine.Really sweet running engine. However, even after idleing approx 5 minutes it will die after being put in gear. It idles just fine @ about 1000 rpm after running aroung the bay for a few minutes. It just seems very cold blooded. Maybe I'm not too clear on this, but does anyone have any ideas? I really don't want to increase the idle, the reset it after the motor is up to operation temp. Thanks from Alaska! Dave

 

[Blk-n-Blu]

Re: Volvo idleing question

If its a carbed engine, check to make sure the choke is fully open before running around.8)

 

[Don S]

Re: Volvo idleing question

Those engines don't have a choke, and they are cold blooded till they get warmed up. Just the nature of the beast.
Where at in Alaska?

 

[cubbug]

Re: Volvo idleing question

Those engines don't have a choke, and they are cold blooded till they get warmed up. Just the nature of the beast.
Where at in Alaska?

 

[cubbug]

Re: Volvo idleing question

Those engines don't have a choke, and they are cold blooded till they get warmed up. Just the nature of the beast.
Where at in Alaska?

Hi Don. Up here in Anchor Point, near Homer. Darn! Turn up the heat. Still @ +6 this morning. Gettin tired of this winter already!

 

[RandyJ]

Re: Volvo idleing question

Wooooo... and I was complaing because it was down to 38 this morning and didn't get out of the low 50's today. Heck, if I was 6 degrees I wouldn't want to work or even idle either!

 

[ted655]

Re: Volvo idleing question

Dieseling is fuel trying to combust. Obviously there is no "proper spark OR timed delivery of fuel because the engine is turned off. SO.... maybe the wrong plugs (heat range, tips are hot enought to act as glow plugs), a pice of carbon glowing. The edge of a burnt valve. Something is hot spot enough in a cylinder (or more) to ignite the air/ fuel mix that is remaining in that cyl. Fuel injection makes it easier to track it down. Timing plays a part also IF a tuneup or "perfomance" attemp was just made lately.
Good luck.