What Did You Do To Your Boat This Week?

[Newf]

Pulled the injectors on my 3 cylinder diesel for cleaning/testing etc. I know ideally it would be best to give them to the pros to do the pop test and cleaning etc but I want to do it myself. ( live and learn). Just wondering what knowledgeable folks use for soaking/cleaning the parts. Online I’ve read do’s and don’ts about gasoline, brake cleaner, acetone and diesel so just wondering if any of you guys have done this and what you used and do you soak for a few hours or overnight ( I don’t have an ultrasonic bath). Also for reinstallation it says to add sealant to the bottom two threads. Volvo Penta gives a part number for the sealant but I’m sure there are other options. Any suggestions?

 

[seachicken]

Pulled the injectors on my 3 cylinder diesel for cleaning/testing etc. I know ideally it would be best to give them to the pros to do the pop test and cleaning etc but I want to do it myself. ( live and learn). Just wondering what knowledgeable folks use for soaking/cleaning the parts. Online I’ve read do’s and don’ts about gasoline, brake cleaner, acetone and diesel so just wondering if any of you guys have done this and what you used and do you soak for a few hours or overnight ( I don’t have an ultrasonic bath). Also for reinstallation it says to add sealant to the bottom two threads. Volvo Penta gives a part number for the sealant but I’m sure there are other options. Any suggestions?

I was always told not to use the product that goes through, gasoline, diesel, etc as it doesn't dissolve the varnish. It would not build up if it did. Varsol or similar solvent would probably be good. I have used Honda brand carb cleaner and I'm sold as it foams and lifts varnish left by gas. Might work on the injectors too.

 

[Sailfish25]

I have had great success with this approach. My only suggestion would be to use a 9V battery instead of 12V. It’s usually enough to open/close the injector but eliminates any risk of frying it.

As for soaking the injectors, a $100 Amazon ultrasonic cleaner is a fantastic tool to own. The only downside is that you’re going to be cleaning your wife’s jewelry a lot.

 

[ab1752]

Well it was last friday but I met my new main for the first time. Should be installed first week in May.

 

[Newf]

I have had great success with this approach. My only suggestion would be to use a 9V battery instead of 12V. It’s usually enough to open/close the injector but eliminates any risk of frying it.

As for soaking the injectors, a $100 Amazon ultrasonic cleaner is a fantastic tool to own. The only downside is that you’re going to be cleaning your wife’s jewelry a lot.

Not that type of injector. It only opens under pressure,,,strictly mechanical,,no electrical. They are out of a Volvo Penta D1-30F

 

[32Knots]

VST on the Yamaha 150. Plugs, coils, fuel filters, clean injectors. Purrs now.

 

[Reel Gone]

Pulled the injectors on my 3 cylinder diesel for cleaning/testing etc. I know ideally it would be best to give them to the pros to do the pop test and cleaning etc but I want to do it myself. ( live and learn). Just wondering what knowledgeable folks use for soaking/cleaning the parts. Online I’ve read do’s and don’ts about gasoline, brake cleaner, acetone and diesel so just wondering if any of you guys have done this and what you used and do you soak for a few hours or overnight ( I don’t have an ultrasonic bath). Also for reinstallation it says to add sealant to the bottom two threads. Volvo Penta gives a part number for the sealant but I’m sure there are other options. Any suggestions?

You can use solvent to clean them. Do you have a pressure pump filled with diesel or testing fluid and jumper line to perform a true pop test?

 

[Aces]

WELL took a bit after discovering a rat had got into my boat and chewed a bit of wiring we had to fix but to be honest was very lucky as all that really got wrecked was the old CD stereo...so installed a new bluetooth BOSS system thanks to amazon...
The radar unit and interphase went well everything was ok had to drill new holes as the old JRC 1500 and these mountig holes didnt line up even remotly close a bit of clue wooden dowl and gel coat covered it up all good its under the unit the other fix job you see was a siruis radio thing...
and yes I like to 2 head unit set up makes it easy....
View attachment 124781
View attachment 124782
View attachment 124783
View attachment 124784

Frigging varmits!

 

[Newf]

You can use solvent to clean them. Do you have a pressure pump filled with diesel or testing fluid and jumper line to perform a true pop test?

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have the pump and connection line to pop them.

 

[noluck]

Thanks for the reply. Yes, I have the pump and connection line to pop them.

get a ultrasonic cleaner, i had some unknown sticky tips and the ultrasonic cleaner made them like new

 

[Thunder21]

I was in grabbing some stuff to service my Suzukis at breakers and the guy there was telling me they are seeing a pile of issues with poor fuel. I guess in the last few years the ethanol has really started gumming things up. He mention the VST in particular. If you don’t make sure it’s clean you could fry the high pressure pump inside and it’s $1000 to replace. Just a heads up for everyone.