SV Escapade
Cadet
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- Nov 16, 2012
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Hello all. I have a 2001(?) Volvo GL-B (Seems I actually have a 5.0 GL-A contrary to the decals)with a Breakerless Inductive Distributor (BID). Symptoms began a week ago. Early morning, turned the key, did not get the engine alarm, and the engine cranked but would not start. Opened the throttle, tried again, no go. Voltmeter on dash indicating 12.8 volts. Shut off the key and left the boat. Came back in the late afternoon, and the boat started right up. Ran the boat up and down the canal at idle, back to the dock, shut it down, waited 5 minutes, and restarted with no trouble. 2 days later, mid morning, very difficult getting the engine started. Eventually did start. Ran the boat all day at speed, multiple starts and stops, no issues. 2 days later, had mechanic friend change plugs and oil (annual sort of service). This was at night, he did not try to start the boat until he was done. The boat would not start. Mechanic is new to marine, but felt the carb was dirty / might need rebuild. Next day, afternoon, boat slowly started. While running, I used some carb cleaner. Started and stopped multiple times. Next day, the boat cranks, but will not start. It sounds like it is going to catch, but as soon as I release the key, it stops. Both batteries still showing 12.7VDC. plenty of fuel getting into the carb. Tried reading the service manual, but I am more of an operator than a repairer! I have 12VDC at the ignition. With the key on, I have 0VDC on the pos post of the coil. When the key is turned to start, I get 9.7VDC at the pos coil post. Still will not start, even waiting until it was warm in the afternoon like the other days. Any thoughts about where I should look next?
Thanks in advance.....
Bill
Thanks in advance.....
Bill
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