On the river yesterday everything goin fine. I hear a clank and the engine shuts off. The starter tries to turn the engine over but cant. I pulled the sparkplugs, look fine. The engine oil looks fine too. I check the outdrive oil, It was low. While checking, I notice when you turn the key...
Boat 1985, 18 Ft Renken. Volvo Penta 125A, 270 Outdrive. Just took the boat after 2 years of storage. Boat ran well but would not get up on plain. RPM's went up to about 3700, and just didnt seem to have enough to get it up. Prior to storage it had no problem doing it. What could have...
I wrote in recently about a heating up problem on plain. Don suggested I check the waterneck on the outdrive, due to the fact they may erode over time. Nice call Don ! I took the S-hose off and the neck lip was completely eroded away. I can't belive the hose stayed on. I have the replacement...
I wrote in recently about a heating up problem on plain. Don suggested I check the waterneck on the outdrive, due to the fact they may erode over time. Nice call Don ! I took the S-hose off and the neck lip was completely eroded away. I can't belive the hose stayed on. I have the...
I have a Penta 125A with 270 outdrive. I have read about checking the u joints and bellows. My bellows appear OK visually but the boat is old and I have not checked the joints in the 3 years I have had the boat. It runs great with no abnormal noises. How hard is it to do. I have always greased...
I have a Penta 125A with 270 outdrive. I have read about checking the u joints and bellows. My bellows appear OK visually but the boat is old and I have not checked the joints in the 3 years I have had the boat. It runs great with no abnormal noises. How hard is it to do. I have always...
I appreciate the site, due to the fact I am a new boater. I have a 1985 Renken 18 ft Volvo Penta AQ125A, 270. I have a problem with the boat getting hot while under throttle. If i pull back it cools down, but on throttle up it heats up again. I have replaced the manifold and cleaned all the...
