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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-06-2006, 17:45

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

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Posted By AJL1275

You know I was going to check whether the...

You know I was going to check whether the secondaries were opening today but I couldn't find anyone interested in sitting on a malfunctioning at any moment gas tank 3' down in a hole, my buddies just...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-06-2006, 17:22

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

I like your first suggestion, I actually run a...

I like your first suggestion, I actually run a nitrous drag bike and it's very much like you described!
I've taken compression numbers way back and they were fine, about all thats left is a carb...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-06-2006, 15:41

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

I had a fun day, got the boat pulled to check the...

I had a fun day, got the boat pulled to check the prop, it is correct and in good condition.
Replaced the fuel/water separator, checked fuel pump pressure-ok, cleaned fuel strainers in primaries and...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

14-06-2006, 05:32

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

Wheels, Although this is the first time I have...

Wheels,
Although this is the first time I have actually run the boat there is no way the previous owner could have operated it like this and thought it was ok.The fuel consumption with the boat...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-06-2006, 18:37

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

I'll set the timing, pull and rebuild the carb,...

I'll set the timing, pull and rebuild the carb, change the fuel filter and see what it does. If there's no improvement it's the prop for sure. Actually the duoprop is not that expensive, it looks...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-06-2006, 17:52

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

That would be great! The only problem I have is...

That would be great! The only problem I have is the boat is wetslipped, its 32' and real heavy to pull out even with my Ram (9600lbs) I will probably have to take it to a boatyard to get it pulled,...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-06-2006, 17:14

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

Rick, Thanks for cheering me up. Its a 454,...

Rick,
Thanks for cheering me up.
Its a 454, 4bbl, vacuum choke, electronic ignition and you know the timing was the only thing I didnt check! but I dont think that by itself would be the problem.,...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

13-06-2006, 12:59

Replies: 12

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

Views: 13,716

Posted By AJL1275

Volvo Penta 740 DP Lack of Power

I have just recently bought a 1994 Chris Craft Crowne 282, it had been sitting a while and I am still in the process of getting it back in good running order. I have done most of the the pre run...

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