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savannah
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Username: savannah
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 04:49 pm: | 
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Greetings,
I have a Volvo MD2B that I rebuilt over the Winter months, everything including new injectors and heads. When it gets above 125 degrees F it starts to smoke white steam. The engine has more power than ever and isn't losing oil. I have put 6 trips to Catalina on it (about 32 hours). The smoke is just way to much to be normal.
Thanking you and yours in advance, Bryan... |
BILL ALLSEY
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| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 08:37 am: |
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surely it should not reach 125 degrees, our engine runs at 80 and we think we have problems if it goes to 100, have you checked the thermostate is opening |
Rupert
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| | Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 04:04 am: |
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Hi
I recently purchased a maxi 95 with a volvo MD2b engine (30 years old abd overhauled about 10 years ago. When starting a warm engine, I loose oil pressure, the oil pressure alarm sets off and the gauge reads 0, but on cold starting the oil pressure gauge reads 4 bar. The sensors have been checked and working properly. Has anyone encountered this problem, is it possible that the oil pump is failing?
Thanks for any info - Rupert |
jack_jones
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| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 05:28 pm: |
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I've got MD2B that is running now at around 80-85 C, not going over 90 C.
The trouble I am having is that the coolant seems to get pushed from head tank cap - there is constant dropping and I need to fill the tank back up on a daily basis.
As far as I can see it should be head gasket replacement job. I'm trying to do it this weekend. If all goes right I'll get it documented in real time on my blog at http://www.omasaitti.fi/jackjones so that I can also ask remote consultation / help easier. I've not done this before.. 8-) |
jack_jones
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| | Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 05:33 pm: |
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Regarding the oil pressure.
My engine starts with very high pressure reading and only slowly settles down at around 4-6 level.
I so not know if this is as it should - or do I have a problem, though.. 8-) |
Harold Shewan
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| | Posted on Monday, June 19, 2006 - 04:47 pm: |
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Hi
Regarding loss of oil pressure in MD2b
Check that the engine is not sucking air in at the oil dipstick hole. This needs to be absolutely airtight as it is easier for the oil pump to suck air in through dip stick hole than to suck the oil up from the sump.The strainer inside the dipstick hole strains oil on way to pump. |
amy_ann
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Username: amy_ann
Post Number: 18
Registered: 04-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 06:21 am: |
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Harold,
Think of what you mentioned there. Kind of hard for an oil pump to work under a pulsating condition due to piston movement if the crankcase was under a sealed condition ! |
Murray Charlton
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| | Posted on Friday, August 18, 2006 - 04:15 pm: |
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Harold is right |
Shannon Rae
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| | Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 01:56 am: |
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Hello, you guys seem to know about the MD2B, I am looking at a 1972 Pacific 30' sailboat with a MD2B in it that the guy says "needs a valve", has rusty nuts/bolts and spots on it, looks neglected but not dead, and he doesn't want to start it. The clincher here is that I can get the boat for $4,000 Canadian. (2005 survey is average) She was running a few months ago, he says. Are parts hard to get? Can I play around with it, clean it up, get a mechanic to do a checkup, and then how hard are parts to get? I am learning, very keen, and quite handy with tools...thank you. |
Pacific 30
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| | Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 02:01 am: |
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Shannon,
If that is the boat I'm thinking of then I have a bit of a story about the engine and the boat.
It was donated to a charity (this was last weekend), and about an hour into the delivery the motor, which had until then been running fine, allegedly began spitting oil everywhere, and the boat had to be towed back.
Considering the price and equipment, even with the motor problems I'd say that that boat is a good buy (assuming it's the one I'm thinking of - in Vancouver, it's got a greenish blue cabin, and a big navy anchor). |
tessera
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Username: tessera
Post Number: 1
Registered: 08-2006
| | Posted on Monday, August 28, 2006 - 04:38 pm: |
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Hey, you are right! Interesting...I did buy it for cheap...$4,000 to be exact...and moved the navy anchor down below...pumped the oil and stuff out of the bilge, (into sealed containers!!!) It looked like there was some oil disaster happening back there, I thought someone came on board and emptied their own oil into the lazarette, and left a bunch of buckets in there too with the same stuff in them! Now that explains that and the fresh oil spots everywhere...
I could tell the engine has been running, but definitely needs some work. I am in process of having her hauled out onto dry land for a few months so I can work on her with no stress/time limits. I will clean up the engine compartment first, then see what's what with a diesel mechanic's assessment, and see how much I can do myself...she feels like she'll be a good boat, she just needs some care, that's for sure.
Do you guys like your MD2Bs?! |
nick on rise and shine
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| | Posted on Friday, September 22, 2006 - 06:14 pm: |
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i have a md2b in an ingrid ketch on which i have cruised full-time since 1995. i have rebuilt the engine once but it is getting tired again. i am thinking of replacing the engine in thailand. ideally, i would like to find a new md2b sitting in someone's shed. perhaps one that never made it into the "dreamboat". but that is unlikely. does anyone have any suggestions for what might be the easiest and most approprate replacement engine? |
redentur
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Username: redentur
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 01:34 pm: |
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i just bought an engine md 2b ,but from where i bought it, he didn't give me the dashboard with it! does any one know from where i will buy one please? any idea how much it will cost me? |
redentur
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Username: redentur
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 12, 2006 - 01:57 pm: |
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i bought an md2b volvo engine.i am going to fix it on a 16 footx 6 foot wide, fibre glass boat.
What size of propellor should i be looking for ? |
Marta Zegke
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| | Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 06:05 pm: |
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Searching for a rebuilt MD2B Volvo engine, preferably near Ensenada BaJa Mexico. |
oldboatnut53
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Username: oldboatnut53
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:35 pm: |
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i am looking for a diesel injection pump in working condition or a pair of the plunger assemblies to repair the MD2B bosch injection pump can anyone pont me where to try next thanks deane |
sailingerie
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Username: sailingerie
Post Number: 3
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 07:02 am: |
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International Fuel Systems, Inc. rebuilt my bosch fuel injector and pump for my Volvo MD1B back to factory specifications. They are a Bosch dealer and repair shop. Ask for Helge Ro.
International Fuel Systems, Inc.
2101 Sylvania Ave.
Toledo, Ohio 43613
1-800-381-5181
1-419-475-5276 |
rwfindersyahoocom
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Username: rwfindersyahoocom
Post Number: 1
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - 01:30 pm: |
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Does any one have suggestions on obtaining parts for a Volve MD2B? Thanks, Alvah |
adsum
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Username: adsum
Post Number: 3
Registered: 01-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, April 24, 2008 - 07:52 am: |
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Mulder Motoren in The Netherlands delivers all over the world. Most parts of VP MD2B are still obtainable. Not cheap but very reliable.
http://www.muldermotoren.nl/en/index.cfm?action=store.parts.search |
daveg
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Username: daveg
Post Number: 1
Registered: 09-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 12:18 pm: |
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The gauges on my MD2B no longer work. Anyone have any information on how to replace them.
Thanks |
John Turner
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| | Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 12:59 pm: |
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My MD2b after sitting for three months did not build oil pressure when I cranked it before trying to start it.
When I blow into the line for the oil pressure pump I expected it to hold pressure but I hear a bubbling. Would someone tell me if that is the case on a engine holding oil pressure .
It has oil, the dip stick tube seems sealed, I am still scratching my head.
thanks
jt |
corb
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Username: corb
Post Number: 1
Registered: 07-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2009 - 02:42 am: |
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Hi, I need a volvo penta Md2 & or accesories, to Majorca ( Spain ).
Thanks. |
ivansan777
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| | Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 02:45 pm: |
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I need a service manual to the Coventry Victor WN2 N TYPE stationary engine(Nº WN2-l6726) and a service manual to the BTH magneto TYPE MC2- AZ4
(Nº 5H 910296) and a service manual to the Zenith carburetor 24T-2 (FN 42).Thanking you in advance for your attention, I remain Sincerely Yours. |
matt_morehouse
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Username: matt_morehouse
Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, December 27, 2009 - 07:35 pm: |
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I used to have a business that rebuilt old marine engines. Most were the Volvo MD series.
We sold the business and went into another line of work <www.paracay.com>. I still have a lot of small parts: injectors, injector pumps, lift pumps, new gaskets and shims, hand cranks, starters, alternators, cylinder studs, instrument panels, special tools, transmissions, and misc. nuts, bolts and fuel line fittings.
Rather than piecing this out I want to sell the whole lot for a very reasonable price. Anyone buying it could easily make back the purchase price by piecing it out. I just don't want the hassle.
Also have a Wicox Crittenden bronze marine head which I will sell separately.
The parts are located in Eureka, Ca.
If interested give me a call 707-268-8514 |
Chris Roper
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| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 12:21 pm: |
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I sold my boat and have all these MD2B parts left over. They include the manifold, heads, cylinders, panel including tachometer sensor, transmission, starter, injectors, injector pump etc. Drop me a line at cm.roper0 at gmail.com |
rwfindersyahoocom
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Username: rwfindersyahoocom
Post Number: 2
Registered: 04-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 02:20 pm: |
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Any one have, or know of, transmission for MD2B?
Thanks, Alvah, rwfinders@yahoo.com 860-912-6748 |
