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dave ackrell
Member
Username: davesboat
Post Number: 20
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 02:57 am: | 
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On the first start of a new 4.3gl from volvo can I start it up without doing any primining of the oil system,has the engine been run at the factory for testing?
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Ricardo E.
Advanced Member
Username: ricardomarine_vp
Post Number: 362
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 08:48 am: |
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Normally, I'd say yes and yes to your two questions if this is a brand new boat!
Are you speaking of an engine in a new boat?
Or a "complete" ready-to-run crate engine?
And I'd certainly say yes if the engine had oil in it when received.
Here is your engine, BTW;
http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/5FFD59C9-4028-4833-A047-A96ABC87970C/0/566x228 _43GXi_SX_MY08.jpg |
dave ackrell
Member
Username: davesboat
Post Number: 21
Registered: 04-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 10:05 am: |
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Its a new engine in an old boat, Its a complete package engine/drive from volvo. |
Ricardo E.
Advanced Member
Username: ricardomarine_vp
Post Number: 364
Registered: 03-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 10:14 am: |
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Dave, Any oil in the crankcase?
This is a great forum, but I'd call and speak to a Volvo Penta rep and ask if these have been run. I'm sure that they have been since this is a complete package.
Since you will have a warrantee, the more questions that you ask and the more that you receive answers to, the better prepaired you'll be.
You can also discuss the break-in procedure if you are unclear on any of that!
I'd document all conversation(s)! Maybe see if some info is available via their V/P web site.
You will not have camshaft follower break-in as you would with an older flat tappet engine, but we still have cylinder wall/ring seating that must be done correctly!
If you were to miss this oportunity, she's all over with. We do not get a second chance at this!
Good luck! I'm sure you'll do just fine!
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