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  1. Tafflad

    winterise 4.3L V6 280 C

    One of the steps I need to do is run 2-stoke oil mix fuel for 15 min. Anybody has done that .... just interested where you pulled off fule line and connected temporary tank. (Line)
  2. Tafflad

    Fuel consumption

    Hi .... going to winterize my Volvo 4.3L V6 280-C Volvo service details require that I need to run a 2-stroke mix through it at 1500 rpm for 15 minutes. Does anybody have an idea how much fuel that is likely to be ? ........ I will need to source a fuel tank and mix the fuel .... don't want to...
  3. Tafflad

    Winterizing a 2020 4.3L duoprop

    I have Volvo I/O. it is a 2020. 4.3L 280-C-N duoprop Need to think about winterizing, had my process for Mercruisers, but this is the first time I have had a Volvo This has the closed circuit cooling so this side needs no draining or anti-freeze. The Raw water side will be drained down fully...
  4. Tafflad

    Duoprop Q

    Have a new boat with a VP 280-C DPS Just finished the running-in process ..... and today tried WOT run for the first time. The average on 3 runs was 5180 rpm For this motor the WOT range is 5400-5800 This would suggest boat is over propped ...and I should drop pitch by 2" This is where I...
  5. Tafflad

    Kill Cord does not operate properly (not electtical)

    Kill Cord concerns. I have had many outboards and mercruiser I/O. ... and kill cord been fine on the single lever controls. .. Merc, Honda & Suzuki. On my new H210, on 5th trip out ... driver stood up and walked to stern forgetting cord .... did it simply pull off as designed ..... No. It pulled...
  6. Tafflad

    2" round - Depth display gauge

    On all previous boats they have had a 2" Faria depth display with configurable depth alarm. My new boat (FourWinns) had this on the pictures, but when it arrived the 2" gauge is now just a dummy gauge. They have depth built into the Medallion IS DigiGauge but it is only very small digital...
  7. Tafflad

    Service/Maintenace manual (DPS)

    Hi .... looking for information on how to change the Duoprops on 4.3 Volvo 280-C DPS drive. Which I think are referred to as F-Series props. Previously had Merc alpha and the handbook was detailed & included torques settings. Volvo owners handbook simply says go to Maintenace & Service...
  8. Tafflad

    DPS prop removal

    Removed & replaces props on many outboards & Merc Alpha drives ...but Never had a DuoProp, New boat has Volvo 280-C DuoProp. which if my terminology is right is a DPS drive with F-series props. Anybody have a link to details for this ? (Or video) ... Volvo book just says use maintenance manual.
  9. Tafflad

    Depth gauge (with alarm)

    I bought a new FourWinns …..during Pre-sales was sent a lovely picture of the dash, which included a 2” round depth gauge … as I have had on all my previous boats. With glaring oversight FourWinns have elected to now supply their boats without this and the 2” gauge is now just a blanking...
  10. Tafflad

    New Volvo Q

    Boat arriving this week .... with Volvo 280 duoprop Never owned a Volvo I/O ... what is the process for flushing after use. Just run it on muffs as for Mercruiser or is there anything special for Volvo’s Due to restrictions won’t get water trial, just having boat delivered .. so handover not...
  11. Tafflad

    NMEA connection

    I need to add an NMEA device into a new boat, been advised to use N2K Tee the code given is: CONNECTOR, N2K TEE #010-11078-00 Am I correct that any NMEA 2000 compatible Tee will be OK, I can find plenty of Garmin Tees, but not NTK
  12. Tafflad

    What are these called ?

    When taking a small 2 core cable in (or out of a hull) I have seen nylon access covers used. Does anybody know what they are called? A straight fwd grommet would be no use ... the one pic attached is similar to what was used previously. (white nylon triangular) 2nd pic shows a broken one I...
  13. Tafflad

    3M 5200 adhesive/sealant

    Anybody have practical experience of this adhesive/sealant …. going to be fitting come plywood behind hull as backing boards for through hull fixings. There are 2 variants 3M 5200 and 3M 5200 Fast Cure On 3M web site both variants have exactly same statement for cure time: "tack-free...
  14. Tafflad

    Ceramic Coating - wonder product, or waste of money?

    For years I have used Meguairs Flagship Marine Wax .... and just sold a 7 yr old boat and hull looks as good as the day I bought it. No oxidation, no fading, great depth of shine. (Applied it twice a year, washed after every use) I know things can improve - before I discovered Meguiars ... I...
  15. Tafflad

    Gauge fitting bracket

    I am fitting a new gauge .. nominally 5" diameter, panel hole will be 4 5/8" panel cut-out ... fixing studs 3 3/4" centers. It needs to have a mounting ring/clamp/clip to fit it. Picture of one for a 4" gauge attached. (black plastic fitting clip) Anybody know the correct name for these, and...
  16. Tafflad

    Monterey specific Q

    Hi ... I have a Monterey /engine related Q ..... to avoid cross posting .... anybody with 194/2014FS could you take a look on this link: https://forums.iboats.com/forum/engine-repair-and-maintenance/mercruiser-i-o-inboard-engines-outdrives/10809680-draining-fuel
  17. Tafflad

    Draining Fuel

    I have a 194/204FS fitted with a Merc 4.3 MPI Need to drain off the fuel from the tank .... tried for ages with a siphon pipe - no joy, assume must be some form of anti-siphon device fitted. Is there somewhere on the engine that allows me to easily drain fuel .... using the fuel pump on the...
  18. Tafflad

    New boat - hull wax ?

    Ordered a new boat - arrives end of the month (hopefully so I get a month of use this year) This is new hull - no oxidation. Years ago I would have used Collinite FleetWax, but swapped to Meguiars Flagship Marine Wax (M6316) ... so much easier to use and great shine. Is there anything better...
  19. Tafflad

    Running in?

    For first time ordered a new boat (usually buy with low Hrs) Do they need running in ?......... modern car engines no longer need any running in, and as the new range of Volvo V6 are based on the General Motors Gen V engine series. (designed initially for the Corvette) is it needed ? Obviously...
  20. Tafflad

    Anodes

    Ordered a new boat ... will have DPS drive. All of my boating will be in salt water .... on another forum I read that standard Anodes should be changed for Salt Water versions. Can anybody enlighten me as to difference, and where I can find appropriate part numbers.
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