Transom Assembly = TSK SX-M 3868844 4151078811
Drive Unit = DP-SM 2.32(M22) 3868914 4202121821
Engine = 4.3 GXI-E 3869252 4012136692
Hi all, my friend and I recently purchased a 1989 (I believe) Bayliner with 2 V6 Volvo Penta (possibly rebuilt) motors - the boat has been sat for a long time (maybe 4 years) in a pen.
When we try to start the starboard motor it will continue to run and rev if the key is held in the 'Start" position - as soon as the key is turned back to the 'run' position the motor stops pretty quickly (a couple of seconds) .
After doing some research I believed the problem to be that the fuel pump was not getting power from the alternator when the key was turned back to the 'run' position so I tried jumping power to the fuel pump from the battery - the fuel pump can be heard to be running but the motor still dies as soon as the key is returned to the 'run' position.
The port motor is at this time an unknown quantity as the starter motor is not throwing out the gear.
We have tried swapping relays around but to no avail,
When the ignition is turned on the alarm sounds until the motor starts and then it stops.
We fitted two brand new fuel pump assemblies which the seller had as this was what he obviously believed the problem to be.
We are not Volvo mechanics nor do we pretend to be - we are merely boating enthusiasts trying to find a way to get this lovely boat running so as we can get it up onto the hard stand and do the required work to get it up to scratch.
I am electrically ok and we are both mechanically adept.
If anyone knows (or even just has any suggestions) what to try next please advise - all help appreciated.
This boat is based in Dolphin Quay in Mandurah WA, Australia so even if there is a reasonably priced mechanic in the area willing to help it would be much appreciated.
New to this site so please be kind if I have gotten anything wrong!
Drive Unit = DP-SM 2.32(M22) 3868914 4202121821
Engine = 4.3 GXI-E 3869252 4012136692
Hi all, my friend and I recently purchased a 1989 (I believe) Bayliner with 2 V6 Volvo Penta (possibly rebuilt) motors - the boat has been sat for a long time (maybe 4 years) in a pen.
When we try to start the starboard motor it will continue to run and rev if the key is held in the 'Start" position - as soon as the key is turned back to the 'run' position the motor stops pretty quickly (a couple of seconds) .
After doing some research I believed the problem to be that the fuel pump was not getting power from the alternator when the key was turned back to the 'run' position so I tried jumping power to the fuel pump from the battery - the fuel pump can be heard to be running but the motor still dies as soon as the key is returned to the 'run' position.
The port motor is at this time an unknown quantity as the starter motor is not throwing out the gear.
We have tried swapping relays around but to no avail,
When the ignition is turned on the alarm sounds until the motor starts and then it stops.
We fitted two brand new fuel pump assemblies which the seller had as this was what he obviously believed the problem to be.
We are not Volvo mechanics nor do we pretend to be - we are merely boating enthusiasts trying to find a way to get this lovely boat running so as we can get it up onto the hard stand and do the required work to get it up to scratch.
I am electrically ok and we are both mechanically adept.
If anyone knows (or even just has any suggestions) what to try next please advise - all help appreciated.
This boat is based in Dolphin Quay in Mandurah WA, Australia so even if there is a reasonably priced mechanic in the area willing to help it would be much appreciated.
New to this site so please be kind if I have gotten anything wrong!
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