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by coolbreeze255
Sat Jul 15, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 7.4 gi random issues
Replies: 3
Views: 564

Re: 7.4 gi random issues

Sounds like a fuel issue. I believe your engine is fuel injected. If so, you might check the fuel pressure to make sure your fuel pump is keeping up with the engine's demand. Make sure it's within specs. If not, it's most likely your fuel pump. Also, you could try cleaning your injectors. But if you...
by coolbreeze255
Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?
Replies: 5
Views: 630

Re: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?

I'd tried to attach some pictures, but it didn't work. I'll try again here.
by coolbreeze255
Sat Jul 15, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?
Replies: 5
Views: 630

Re: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?

AsLan7, Thanks for your greetings. I'm glad I'd found my way here. Taking off the raw water pump wasn't too difficult. Two bolts and two hose clamps, and the pump came right off. Putting it back on wasn't too bad either; however, I had a bear of a time getting the belt tight enough against the pulle...
by coolbreeze255
Sat Jun 24, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?
Replies: 5
Views: 630

Re: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?

Just a follow-up... I was able to speak separately with a couple of old school Volvo Penta mechanics and both of them confirmed that my situation was normal. The two tubes below the exhaust bellow are part of the exhaust system and their purpose is to keep the Y-exhaust pipe from retaining water, es...
by coolbreeze255
Tue Jun 20, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Volvo Penta
Topic: 1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?
Replies: 5
Views: 630

1994 7.4 GL-DP Exhaust Exits?

Greetings everyone. I'm new to this forum and new to Cobalt boat ownership. Great boats by-the-way. I hope this isn't a rehash of an already posted topic. I did a search, but didn't find any info on this subject. I recently bought a 1994 255 Cuddy with a Volvo Penta 7.4GL Duo Prop setup and a closed...