Update!!!! !upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
Where is this screen? I have the same issue right now only my boat has worked good all summer and all of a sudden it won't suck up any water. I've eliminated my main pump and thermostat as an issue. I've heard of this screen but where do I look for it?
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
Flapper after the exhaust riser in the outdrive can be a problem sometimes. Flapper keeps water from entering system, but when running, the exhaust pushes it open to release exhaust.
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
@@justinturner9804 it is your inlet water nipple on your out drive remove your out drive and its a round plastic piece looks like the end of a water hose when they go bad they will suck air over heating your boat and no water will get to the motor thats what was wrong with my volvo penta sx
I have the same issue the out drive seems to be clogged up. I can run the engine by feeding water to the impeller hose and engine runs fine. I tried forcing water down the hose leading direct into the drive and it squirts out like its blocked and not a drop comes out the bottom of the drive. I have had over 12 Mercruisers of all years. This is my first Volvo and I've never had this happen. I am thinking a kinked hose in there. I just bought the boat and previous owner is no longer arround to answer questions. Going to remove the out drive and start there.
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
It was clogged solid. Cleaned it out and solved the problem. Never seen this before. This was a salt water boat and I guess very neglected. Thanks for the help.
@@tonymelo3828 I'm having same problem I put water to my out drive and no water comes out of my exhaust once I start it has a new impeller new manifolds and risers new thermostat housing and thermostat .? What was clogged up
@@lawrencemcdonald6267 it was the out drive that was gloged up with what looked like white waxy stuff. Never seen this before mind you I am more familiar with Mercruiser. I removed the out drive and with long stiff wire started to remove it out. I don't think there is any kinda hose in there just channels where the water passes. I cleaned all the nook and crevices I could get to. Reinstalled the drive and was spitting out water like it should.
Update!!!! !upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
It is what it is..... we learn as we go problem fixed buddy! Thanks for vid
I did the same thing on my 3.0 Volvo. Spent hours. With out this post it would have been more. Easy mix up. Thanks
Where is this screen? I have the same issue right now only my boat has worked good all summer and all of a sudden it won't suck up any water. I've eliminated my main pump and thermostat as an issue. I've heard of this screen but where do I look for it?
@@trevorwhitman9009 no screen. Just an access cover on the outdrive facing stern, two bolts holding it on.
a VERY bad design when the 2 hoses are the same size and length; done on purpose to screw people up all over; --well done-- Volvo!!!
Having the exact same issue, replaced the water impeller and waterpump and thermostat. Anyone have any actual fixes for this problem?
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
Flapper after the exhaust riser in the outdrive can be a problem sometimes. Flapper keeps water from entering system, but when running, the exhaust pushes it open to release exhaust.
Riddle me this…Batman
As a mechanic this needs a new impellor or hose not good connected
My Volvo penta SX 3.0 is doing the same thing, I can blow water out but not in wtf ???
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
Did you figure out why this outdrive won't suck water or allow a garden hose to push water to the raw water pump ?
Not yet, new water impeller is going in today, makes nonsemse why it effect my issue, but we shall see.
You got a bad water Propeller pump in the stern drive lower half of the unit
@@justinturner9804 it is your inlet water nipple on your out drive remove your out drive and its a round plastic piece looks like the end of a water hose when they go bad they will suck air over heating your boat and no water will get to the motor thats what was wrong with my volvo penta sx
@@frankiec1465 do you have a picture of this?
What was the problem I have the same problem
I had installed the hoses on the water pump backwards. They go on opposite the way that you would think
So the hose was on backwards
Yup
Ok so the volvo penta sx don't have and impeller in the low unit
@@tristenfletcher577 no air. Impellar is mounted on the frint of engine.
@@nsxmt520 ok mind ain't pumping after I change the impeller so I guess I might put the hose on backwards
@@tristenfletcher577 thats what i did.
Did you find the fix?
Haven't touched it yet unfortunately
I have the same issue the out drive seems to be clogged up. I can run the engine by feeding water to the impeller hose and engine runs fine. I tried forcing water down the hose leading direct into the drive and it squirts out like its blocked and not a drop comes out the bottom of the drive. I have had over 12 Mercruisers of all years. This is my first Volvo and I've never had this happen. I am thinking a kinked hose in there. I just bought the boat and previous owner is no longer arround to answer questions.
Going to remove the out drive and start there.
upon reinvestigating this issue during quarantine, i started from scratch again. I found a small access cover on the back side of the the drive (4 bolts), removed cover, which would allow you to remove a clog should you get one. verified there was no clog, then ran a boroscope downwards, to where water enters the drive. everything was free and clear. with the muffs on, and moderate flow from the hose, no water made it to the access cover, so i figured, my muffs are suspect. different set of muffs, same result. put cover back on, install new water pump impeller and reassemble everything. Retry with full flow to hose. No good, impeller housing gets extremely hot within about 15 seconds. upon looking everything over again, i opted to switch the inlet and outlet hoses, as i had the outlet hose was disconnected during the test and i had filled with water in an effort to help prime the system. when the engine was started, the water in the hose quickly disappeared , which was suspicious. so i swapped the two hoses on the water pump, which actually looks backward when installed, ie the lower hose goes to the top of the engine, and the top hose goes underneath the engine. Voila, everything works the way it should. Boy did i feel stupid. i assumed that when i had winterized it two years prior, i had disconnected all the hoses as they were froze (early cold spell) and the following year, i had assembled everything backwards! Hope this helps.
It was clogged solid. Cleaned it out and solved the problem. Never seen this before. This was a salt water boat and I guess very neglected.
Thanks for the help.
@@tonymelo3828 Tony what hose was clogged. I am having the same problem with my SX 3.0
@@tonymelo3828 I'm having same problem I put water to my out drive and no water comes out of my exhaust once I start it has a new impeller new manifolds and risers new thermostat housing and thermostat .? What was clogged up
@@lawrencemcdonald6267 it was the out drive that was gloged up with what looked like white waxy stuff.
Never seen this before mind you I am more familiar with Mercruiser.
I removed the out drive and with long stiff wire started to remove it out. I don't think there is any kinda hose in there just channels where the water passes.
I cleaned all the nook and crevices I could get to. Reinstalled the drive and was spitting out water like it should.