I am semi handy but dont know too much about engine work.
I try to do what I can for maint, but i don't know it all or know what I'm missing.
I'm coming up on my 400 hour service, assuming i didn't do the 300 service, can you please suggest to me what I can do versus what I can't. Things that...
I'm looking to replace my current chair in my Parker boat. The pontoon chairs look super comfy. Do you see any issue with using a Pontoon captain chair as a replacement? My boat pounds a bit as i'm sitting closer to the bow. Can these seat handle this type of ride?
When removing my cowling I found this round spacer.
When removing port side midsection plastic fairing a rectangular nut fell to the floor but I can't match it to a screw hole. Unfortunately, both of these fell out when removing the upper cowling and midsection fairing.
Anyone know where...
I have a 2012 Yamaha F250 engine. 3 Standard size batteries, size 29. I was thinking about adding a 1100 watt inverter and a 600-700 watt microwave.
Any issues you can see with that? The microwave would probably run once or twice a trip at the most 5 minutes to warm up some food.
Can the...
Engine is volvo penta, 7.4GL.
The drive ram has a plate that says SX-C1. I believe it was retrofited to a duo prop, but is orignally a SX.
Steering is cable with power assist.
I recently just replaced my power steering pump with a new volvo unit as we found a leak. I don't know if the new...
I'm in the process of replacing my exhaust manifold and risers. Currently my risers have a small bracket to hold the oil filter and electronic box. When looking at online risers, they dont have the same bracket. Is this something I need to weld on or is it because the riser is aftermarket.
I...
What is the temperature of the Engine suppose to be at? My engine sits at about 170. When I flushed my engine, recently its been steaming, which seems to be too warm. I may need to re tighten the water pump as I had issues on the tension with it recently. I might need a slightly smaller belt...
I've owned my boat for about 1 year now. I've always felt that my power steering was way to stiff At idle, i can barely turn the wheel. Once I get it up to 2k RPM, it turns much easier. Was hoping to be able to easily turn the wheel even at idle so that I can manuver better.
How do I tell if...
I fished my boat yesterday with a 7.4GL engine for about 8 hours. Did not have any cooling issues all day. However, when i took the boat out and hooked it to ear muffs, the engine overheated.
Fresh water was not coming out of the exhaust as normal.
What are some possible issues?
The raw...
I'm currently in the process of replacing 4 of the boats batteries.
The previous owner put Interstate 31-MHD battieries, which are heavy cycle, but not necessarily a marine deep cycle. Should I replace it with the same?
What is the suggest CCA for the 7.4GL system?
Can I use a 845 CCA marine...
Where to buy Volvo Penta 7.4GL Manifold and Risers
Since i'm doing some maintenance, was thinking it may be time soon to replace my manifolds and possibly risers. What are some good sites to buy from for replacement parts?
Of course OEM is best, but are the other brands good too, or should i...
Tested the Ignition key at ON, it read 12V.
Went to the Excite with key ON, and it read 0V.
The problem seems to be somewhere in between. What would you suggest the next step be? Can I run a new wire from the ignition to Alternator?
Update:
Ignition seems ok. Continuity check seems to work for key switch. It didnt read zero, but read around 100 for ON position.
I did jump a 12V source from POS on alternator directly to the bunch of wires which includes the green wire and the engine fired up and ran . So it seems the issue...
Bruce: I couldn't find the l2. Here is a picture of the back of the alternator. Is it the pos?
Also in another picture here is the wiring cluster.
This is the following cables:
Purple white
Green
Red/ purple( red turns back onto itself)
Looking at the diagram fun posted should I just connect...
