searching for a volvo deisel tech.

[ocean sport]

Looking for recomendations for a good technition that is very familiar with the volvo ad41p. Mine struggles to spool up and reach plane. It just hangs at 2400 rpm. Once it finally reaches 2500 or 2550 the turbo does kick in and it does go. I'm thinking it is an injection pump issue or a turbo issue. 2 expesive guesses.
Any recomendations would be appreciated. Boat is located inFalse creek Vancouver.

 

[noluck]

does it smoke heavy before it spools up?

 

[ocean sport]

does it smoke heavy before it spools up?

No no black or blue smoke and its not using any oil.

 

[Charlie415]

There is an adjustment on the injector pump to advance the fuel delivery.

 

[ocean sport]

and I can pull the throttle back to about half way with no change in rpm when its hanging at 2400 rpm

 

[ocean sport]

There is an adjustment on the injector pump to advance the fuel delivery.

Think I would want a deisel tech to attempt that. with my luck I would lean it out and blow it up

 

[Coyote Spooner]

I think Stem to Stern are the local Volvo diesel guys?

 

[ocean sport]

I think Stem to Stern are the local Volvo diesel guys?

Thanks Coyote . I was hoping to find an indepedant guy or small shop. $170 an hour is a bit hard to swallow right now. I know you get what you pay for and I will give them a call if nothing turns up.

 

[noluck]

how are your fuel filters?

 

[noluck]

i am a independent diesel guy

 

[dreamcatcher]

I had an ad41p that had the same issue. I had changed filters and figured they were good until I ran the tank to almost empty and it sucked up some water from the bottom of the tank. I had very low hours on the motor so I knew mechanically it was good. Changed the filters again and away it went.

 

[ocean sport]

i am a independent diesel guy

Filters should be fine ( although I have not changed them ) It doesnt seem to starve for fuel , When the turbo comes in she goes.

 

[ocean sport]

I will tru changing the filters this weekend and see.

 

[hippaisland]

i am a independent diesel guy

Your are THE independent diesel guy!

 

[noluck]

Filters should be fine ( although I have not changed them ) It doesnt seem to starve for fuel , When the turbo comes in she goes.

has it always run like this? or something new?

 

[brutus]

I think Stem to Stern are the local Volvo diesel guys?

Stem to stern don’t like working on older diesel, good shop and mechanics, but did not like my ad41b, basically told me don’t waiste any money on this pos lol

 

[Cookie's Cutter]

Pay peanuts you will only find monkeys.

 

[ship happens]

Thanks Coyote . I was hoping to find an indepedant guy or small shop. $170 an hour is a bit hard to swallow right now. I know you get what you pay for and I will give them a call if nothing turns up.

Get what you pay for

 

[Coyote Spooner]

I had an ad41p that had the same issue. I had changed filters and figured they were good until I ran the tank to almost empty and it sucked up some water from the bottom of the tank. I had very low hours on the motor so I knew mechanically it was good. Changed the filters again and away it went.

I used to run a Monaro 27 with twin Volvo Kad diesels. Keeping the diesel clean in warmer temps was an ongoing issue. We always changed our filters religiously and put the enzyme in the tank every fill. To prevent growth in the fuel tank.
We used Stem to Stern. But they’re like the only show in town. So it’s hard to get an appointment and they have a monopoly. There’s a Volvo shop in Campbell River too.

 

[ocean sport]

No Luck is going to have a look at it as soon as he has time. I will post his findings. Fingers crossed