Hi There,
I'm a new member here with a new to me 2006 Regal 1900 GXI with a fuel injected 4.3L Volvo Penta with 45 hours on it.
I've been having two problems:
1. High idle speed around ~2,200 rpm.
What I plan to do
My plan is to look around for vacuum leaks and find/adjust the IAC.
2. Motor is stalling above 3,000 rpm under load due to what I believe is fuel starvation.
Things I've done
The boat has been completely drained of its old gasoline and refilled as well as treated with Marine Stabil.Since last week, I've changed the spark plugs (volvo iridiums), checked compression (180psi +/-5psi all around), installed a new fuel filter and cleaned out my fuel pump assembly, fuel pressure regulator and fuel pumps. There was a whine coming from the fuel pumps that turned out to be my pumps starving for fuel because of debris blocking the filter screens. After doing some searching, I found that Volvo Penta fuel assemblies have paint inside them that begins to peel with ethanol in gasoline that clogs up the fuel system. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...uel-cell-5-0gi
What I plan to do
a. The electrical connector to my low pressure pump looks a little corroded so that was what I was going to replace next however it looks like its only sold as an entire engine harness for ~$1,000. Does anyone know where I can by the connector and pigtail to replace the existing one?
b. I'm also planning to check the fuel pressure at the low pressure pump shraeder valve and at the fuel rail to determine which pump is the culprit of my fuel issue.
c. I have a new fuel pump assembly on order just in case but its really my last resort to replace this unit since its $600+
Should I also plan to send out my injectors for cleaning or should I just run techron through the tank and call it a day?
Anything else I should try?
Any help on either issue is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Dayne
I'm a new member here with a new to me 2006 Regal 1900 GXI with a fuel injected 4.3L Volvo Penta with 45 hours on it.
I've been having two problems:
1. High idle speed around ~2,200 rpm.
What I plan to do
My plan is to look around for vacuum leaks and find/adjust the IAC.
2. Motor is stalling above 3,000 rpm under load due to what I believe is fuel starvation.
Things I've done
The boat has been completely drained of its old gasoline and refilled as well as treated with Marine Stabil.Since last week, I've changed the spark plugs (volvo iridiums), checked compression (180psi +/-5psi all around), installed a new fuel filter and cleaned out my fuel pump assembly, fuel pressure regulator and fuel pumps. There was a whine coming from the fuel pumps that turned out to be my pumps starving for fuel because of debris blocking the filter screens. After doing some searching, I found that Volvo Penta fuel assemblies have paint inside them that begins to peel with ethanol in gasoline that clogs up the fuel system. http://forums.iboats.com/forum/engin...uel-cell-5-0gi
What I plan to do
a. The electrical connector to my low pressure pump looks a little corroded so that was what I was going to replace next however it looks like its only sold as an entire engine harness for ~$1,000. Does anyone know where I can by the connector and pigtail to replace the existing one?
b. I'm also planning to check the fuel pressure at the low pressure pump shraeder valve and at the fuel rail to determine which pump is the culprit of my fuel issue.
c. I have a new fuel pump assembly on order just in case but its really my last resort to replace this unit since its $600+
Should I also plan to send out my injectors for cleaning or should I just run techron through the tank and call it a day?
Anything else I should try?
Any help on either issue is greatly appreciated
Thanks,
Dayne
