Sadly Volvo was notorious for being light on service in northern NJ. Good gear, just poor equipment support.
Your 5 year old gas is an issue obviously- get rid of it. I would also suggest getting a new battery (or two), fresh spark plugs, clean backfire flame arrestor and a buy set of earmuffs attached to a hose and give it as shot. That tank gas should not be used. Maybe sparkplug wires & belts too?
Check fluid levels as usual. Should have had fresh crankcase oil if properly winterized.
Then start it up on the trailer. See what you have.
Does it crank? Waterpumping steady out? Not at all? Voltage out good? Idle smoothly? etc. And make a very detailed list of observations. .. then move to I/O unit.
Hope that helps. Give a mechanic a place to start.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walleye Wisherman
My parents have given me their '87 Bayliner Trophy 2160, powered by a Volvo Penta AQ125/270. My father took immaculate care of it over the years, I don't think it stayed overnight in the water more than 15 times. In 2009 it was winterized at the marina where they purchased it, backed into the barn and has been in storage since then.
I'm looking to get it back on the water for striper/fluke/whatever fishing this summer and want it checked out by a trustworthy mechanic prior to floating it.
thanks in advance,
Jim
|
