I recently got a sailboat that has a Volvo penta Md2b. The previous owner had the engine running just fine when he owned it, but it hadn’t been ran in 4 or 5 years. After months of struggling to figure out why it wouldn’t start I figured out he had installed a timer. That definitely explained some of the problems I was having. But I still am struggling to get it started and keep it running. I have looked over several things including; rebuilding the high and low pressure pumps, I’m pretty positive the fuel is getting to the injectors. It is also super hard to hand crank. I am now working on the electrical system. I am hoping someone out there has some knowledge of this engine and it’s electrical system and is willing to maybe give me a few pointers. Thank you, from a couple trying to go boating;)
It was a refurbishment not a rebuild. Rust removal, de-grease and paint, then new oil filter and fan belt from the Pirates Cave chandeliers. Gearbox and engine oil change, oil from Halfords. New impeller, fuel filter and pre-filter sourced from various online companies. New throttle and reverse cables, EBay. Paint was Hammerite. De-greaser from Toolstation. Hope this helps.
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I recently got a sailboat that has a Volvo penta Md2b. The previous owner had the engine running just fine when he owned it, but it hadn’t been ran in 4 or 5 years. After months of struggling to figure out why it wouldn’t start I figured out he had installed a timer. That definitely explained some of the problems I was having. But I still am struggling to get it started and keep it running. I have looked over several things including; rebuilding the high and low pressure pumps, I’m pretty positive the fuel is getting to the injectors. It is also super hard to hand crank. I am now working on the electrical system. I am hoping someone out there has some knowledge of this engine and it’s electrical system and is willing to maybe give me a few pointers. Thank you, from a couple trying to go boating;)
Where did you order parts from for rebuild
It was a refurbishment not a rebuild. Rust removal, de-grease and paint, then new oil filter and fan belt from the Pirates Cave chandeliers. Gearbox and engine oil change, oil from Halfords. New impeller, fuel filter and pre-filter sourced from various online companies. New throttle and reverse cables, EBay. Paint was Hammerite. De-greaser from Toolstation. Hope this helps.
Ok thanks