Go Back   Cruiser Log World Cruising & Sailing Forums > Cruising Forums > The Bosun's Locker > Engines | Propulsion | Generators
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login

Join Cruiser Log Today

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-12-2017, 12:57 PM   #1
Ensign
 
ianhouston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Home Port: Breskens
Vessel Name: Carpe Diem
Posts: 7
Default Smokey Vovo Penta 2003T

Have tried various ways over the years, to cure a smokey (black) VP 2003T : including new injectors, servicing the turbo, and cleaning the air intake filter - all to no avail. Recently leafing through an old VP handbook I came across detail drawings of the Control Mechanism for the Injector pumps. This shows a; "smoke limiter, which maximises the fuel volume to suit turbo boost pressure.""

Anybody know whether this 'smoke limiter' is fitted to all 2003T engines (mine is circa 1988). Has anyone else tried this cure, and is it difficult to do with the engine in place?
__________________

__________________
ianhouston is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2017, 03:02 PM   #2
Admiral
 
Auzzee's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Home Port: Darwin
Vessel Name: Sandettie
Posts: 1,917
Default

This may be of no use whatsoever. I had an ancient Volvo in a 45' Adams which I sold years ago. It was a great engine and, true to the old dictum of 'one horsepower per foot, it was, I think, 43 hp. , and, it was sufficient.

I would fire it up, and like a good friend with a bad habit, it would start to smoke. I would accept this as merely a Volvo foible when the smoke was light-black in colour...and I would change the filter whenever it started to look like a wet season sky..ie black-black.

In all the years I had the boat, I wished it wouldn't smoke, mainly because I would be a little embarrassed in marinas. But, when the inevitable occurred and someone made comment, I got used to saying "....but it is a Volvo". This would be met with knowing looks, nods of the head and an invitation to share a beer or a coffee.

It seems that older Volvo marine plants are genetically predisposed to smoking. In defence of Volvos, it never let me down: and I bought five new Volvo motor cars in a row between 1980 and 2004.

I hope your engine is just being an old Volvo and I sincerely hope it won't let you down. As for the smoke limiter, I feel a little sceptical. But who knows? Let us know if you decide to install one and whether it then is a success.
__________________

__________________
"if at first you don't succeed....Redefine success"!


Auzzee is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-12-2017, 10:35 PM   #3
Ensign
 
ianhouston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Home Port: Breskens
Vessel Name: Carpe Diem
Posts: 7
Default Smokey Volvo Penta 2003T

Thanks for the thoughts Auzee; my engine has never (touch wood) 'let me down', but as you say it is more than a little embarassing in marinas.

Mark you your point; "....but it is a Volvo, would be met with knowing looks, nods of the head and an invitation to share a beer or a coffee" I would treat with caution. Last time I shared a beer (well actually several beers) with an Aussie moored next to us, I ended up unknowingly subscribing to the "Shag Island Cruising Yacht Club"

Still at least I got a 'Shaggers' polo shirt for my subscription!
__________________
ianhouston is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-14-2017, 11:35 PM   #4
Commander
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Home Port: Royston
Posts: 127
Default

I once saw a bumper sticker which said
"Any parts found falling off my Volvo are of the finest Swedish craftsmanship."
__________________
Brent Swain is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-19-2017, 06:59 PM   #5
Lieutenant
 
Join Date: May 2005
Home Port: Cape Town
Posts: 85
Default

If you use biocide in your fuel, expect a smokey day. If not, it is a Volvo!
__________________
The Delivery Guy - Now retired after sailing over 400,000 nm
JohnT is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Volvo-Penta Md6B woodymr Engines | Propulsion | Generators 4 09-19-2022 06:15 PM
Volvo Penta 3000 minisailor Engines | Propulsion | Generators 2 02-14-2010 12:40 AM
Yet Another Smokey Volvo zedex Engines | Propulsion | Generators 4 11-26-2009 06:28 AM
Engine Change: From Volvo Penta Md 11 To Md 17 IBMJ Engines | Propulsion | Generators 3 05-14-2009 12:17 PM
Volvo Penta Md3 Motor Mounts Foreverunstopabl Engines | Propulsion | Generators 2 02-11-2009 05:17 PM

Our Communities

Our communities encompass many different hobbies and interests, but each one is built on friendly, intelligent membership.

» More about our Communities

Automotive Communities

Our Automotive communities encompass many different makes and models. From U.S. domestics to European Saloons.

» More about our Automotive Communities

RV & Travel Trailer Communities

Our RV & Travel Trailer sites encompasses virtually all types of Recreational Vehicles, from brand-specific to general RV communities.

» More about our RV Communities

Marine Communities

Our Marine websites focus on Cruising and Sailing Vessels, including forums and the largest cruising Wiki project on the web today.

» More about our Marine Communities


All times are GMT. The time now is 09:31 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
×