"Hi All,
I have a Volvo Penta
"Hi All,
I have a Volvo Penta AQ231.
Last year I replaced the points and condensor with a Petronix ignition system and it ran great all year until the end of the season when I took it out for the last time. The engine would run great at 3000 RPM but when I increased it to 4000RPM it would bog down. A brand new fuel filter, carburetor, fuel line, new fresh gas was installed. New exhaust risers, goose neck for cooling, spark plugs wires, raw water impellar were also installed so I did do alot of updating. The only thing I can think of that I have not replaced yet is the original coil it is a 1989 coil that I did not replace after installing a Petronix electric ignition. This coil still has the resistor on it. How do I go about checking to see if the coil is in fact causing this loss of power at 4000RPM? This engine is in mint condition and only had 145 hours of use on it. When at idle you can balance a nickel on the flame arrestor.
Any help would be much appreciated.......
"
I have a Volvo Penta
"Hi All,
I have a Volvo Penta AQ231.
Last year I replaced the points and condensor with a Petronix ignition system and it ran great all year until the end of the season when I took it out for the last time. The engine would run great at 3000 RPM but when I increased it to 4000RPM it would bog down. A brand new fuel filter, carburetor, fuel line, new fresh gas was installed. New exhaust risers, goose neck for cooling, spark plugs wires, raw water impellar were also installed so I did do alot of updating. The only thing I can think of that I have not replaced yet is the original coil it is a 1989 coil that I did not replace after installing a Petronix electric ignition. This coil still has the resistor on it. How do I go about checking to see if the coil is in fact causing this loss of power at 4000RPM? This engine is in mint condition and only had 145 hours of use on it. When at idle you can balance a nickel on the flame arrestor.
Any help would be much appreciated.......