volvo penta 190 starting problem

[johnnybay]

i have just bought a rinker 192 2005 with volvo penta inboard.
just took her out for the first time today be fore i winterize her.
she started no problem ,but when i switched the engine off and tried to start her again the engine would not crank and all i was getting was clicking noises,then after a few more tries she fired up no problem ,does any one know what this could be i have switched her on and off about 10 times after that and no more problems,also the engine seamed to run on a bit when i switched the enginge off one time.

many thanks
johnny

 

[Don S]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

What is the full model number of your engine. VP made lots of engine types.

Regarding your problem, start with the battery connections. Have to be clean and tight. Wing nuts slightly loose will cause your problem.

 

[flabum]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

If it was a single loud click every time you turned the key, it will be a bad starter solenoid, ifit was a single faint click, then it's the starter slave solenoid (relay). If it was a rapid clicking, then a loose or dirty battery cable connection.

 

[johnnybay]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

hi

thanks for the help .
the engine is 4.3 gl volvo penta thats all i know at the moment,the clicking noise was lots of rapid clicks so i will check that out on tuesday when i get it winterized .would the timing cause the engine to run on after being switched off?.
many thanks
johnny

 

[Don S]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

Loose connections is most likely your cause for the rapid clicks, that or a low battery. But since it works most of the time, a loose or dirty conneciton is the likely cause.
While timing can cause your dieseling problem, it's probably not the problem with that ignition system, unless you have moved the distributor. You need to put it into base timing mode to even think about trying to adjust it.
To high an idle rpm is the most likely cause of your dieseling. Should be between 650 and 700 rpm in neutral, but final check is 550 to 650 in Fwd. gear in the water.

 

[johnnybay]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

thanks don

i will have that checked out

 

[Robj]

Re: volvo penta 190 starting problem

Check all your connections to make sure they are clean and tight. When you try to start it, then it clicks does the engine turn at all or do you just hear the clicking sound?