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  1. ESGWheel

    Brass block drain plug leaking like a sieve

    The OPs issue is the block drain plugs, they should look like this. I have been looking for NPT (tapered) thread chasers before and have not found them. I do have both taps and thread chasers for both inch and metric standard threads, but only taps for NPT. What is the brand / source for the...
  2. ESGWheel

    Engine Alarm / Wiring Diagram 2003 5.7GXI-D

    Flyer, It almost sounds like you have never had the alarm (as opposed it ‘has now stopped working’). If true the previous owner may have removed it. But wait there is more. And frankly I am out of my depth on this one, so others will have to explain. I have the EFI workshop manual for my 5.0...
  3. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 4.3 gxi rough running

    If you have black dust all over it there may be another issue that is causing excessive belt wear. Here is a post (link) regarding that, but first let’s get the engine running sorted out and after we’ll get to the excessive belt wear that I suspect you will experience if there was "back dust all...
  4. ESGWheel

    Brass block drain plug leaking like a sieve

    Two concerns jump out to me regarding your description: that it leaks bad (regardless of how much its tightened) and that the thread chaser did not even require a wrench. This translates in my mind as possible stripped threads. Do you still have the old ones? Inspect their threads to see if...
  5. ESGWheel

    Volvo penta 4.3 gxi rough running

    Intermittent issues are tough to resolve as you are experiencing. And while part of a shotgun approach, this check does not require buying new parts: checking and cleaning the MAP sensor. Let me explain: We all understand that these marine engines do not have intake air filters, instead a spark...
  6. ESGWheel

    2005 5.0 gxi-b belt jumped and wiped out,

    While agree its wider, I just noticed that the belt is not riding on the idler pully correctly. See gap highlighted in the pic below. Since this also corresponds with the Circ. Pump pulley riding incorrectly (IMO), there is something that is driving the belt into this misalignment. A bent pulley...
  7. ESGWheel

    2005 5.0 gxi-b belt jumped and wiped out,

    There are a lot of various posts on the issue of these belts not behaving as expected with good input as to how to evaluate and fix. A more recent one is at this link although the OP has not responded as to their ultimate fix. Read thru that post as there are good tips on troubleshooting from...
  8. ESGWheel

    Solar panel wiring questions

    As suggested, here is a recommended starting point for reading about controller’s link. And while mostly about need one vs. not, the author says he is an ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Systems Specialist. He may be open to answering questions such as yours. I have not (yet) had a reason to...
  9. ESGWheel

    Blue Sea Add A Battery query

    Current pump is the senor type that does have a minor draw. I like the idea of a backup on the other battery that will only activate if above the current one. Great suggestion! I will do that! Strong recommendation and I appreciate the logic. Also, no option where I dock for others to go down...
  10. ESGWheel

    Need with what Battery is needed

    Gents, while others may have different set points, they do tie together the two sides: house and start or more specifically A to B from the relay’s perspective, which is well understood. The side (A or B) the alternator is connected to will be the first receive charging but, at least for the...
  11. ESGWheel

    Need with what Battery is needed

    Sounds like you are still digesting and reflecting > that is good as there is lots to digest. Here is the best article I have read yet on ACRs: link. Also while you are contemplating which way to go, get one of those LiPo ‘start’ batteries, something like this: link. That way you have a piece of...
  12. ESGWheel

    Blue Sea Add A Battery query

    The leaning continues: Blue Sea tech support confirmed there is a small current draw by the ACR itself. So even with the switch to OFF the ACR will draw “~ 15mA as it is constantly looking at the voltage of each bank.” Further “The ACR draws from each bank since it is a dual sensing unit.” I...
  13. ESGWheel

    Need with what Battery is needed

    As to your original question about CCAs for a 2-battery set up, it more proper to think in terms of Amp Hrs (Ah) vs Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). Ah is the amount of energy the battery will put out. So, if running a device that draws 10 Amps a 100 Ah battery would theoretically run it for 10 hrs...
  14. ESGWheel

    Distributor Shaft Seal Replacement

    Doc, the issue is one of identifying. I was reluctant to pull out the original one to properly identify the replacement. More then the ID and OD, I found out that there were a number of other factors like spring or no spring, double lip or single, etc. If I replace my OEM dist. with one of the...
  15. ESGWheel

    Distributor Shaft Seal Replacement

    Concluding this post on trying to find a replacement seal for the distributor shaft. Recap: Was going to rebuild my original Vortec distributor due to the infamous cracking of the cap hold down bosses typical of these distributors. Was doing this in response to not being sure the replacement...
  16. ESGWheel

    Blue Sea Add A Battery query

    I plan on setting up a dual battery system in my 2005 Larson 228 LXi with a VP 5.0 GXi-E. Its more for a peace of mind vs. significant house loads. There is no trolling motor or bow thruster. The most going on the ‘house side’ is the stereo and the chart plotter and its not one of those high amp...
  17. ESGWheel

    Safety Lanyard Switch for a 2008 5.0 GXI

    Bummer and a quick look at the info did not provide if OC or CC type. Here is a universal one, looks short but there is a dimension chart so you can validate before you buy link.
  18. ESGWheel

    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    There is wheat and there is the chaff. That is part of the research coupled with having the manual. I have found a lot of wheat in this forum but you can decide. For this issue there are on eBay and elsewhere gearcase covers with included dipstick as FT highlights. Here is one link. Not sure...
  19. ESGWheel

    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    For the oil change here is a vid on YouTube showing a how to for your drive: link. And I hear ya about frustrating with no one by your side to teach. What I have learned is that this forum, Google, and YouTube are your friends. And you need to have the manuals by your side. Get them. While the...
  20. ESGWheel

    FELL Marine MOB+ Install

    This is a follow up and close out to 1 plus a partial season of using the Fell Marine MOB device. First off a correction in my wiring. As noted above the device would power off anytime the key was off. This was not good as needed to resync with the fob every time starting up during the day...
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