2nd Hand Volvo Penta Engine Control Panel - Where?

[Richard10002]

My engine control panel is looking a bit sad:

and a new one is a bit expensive. I think they are fairly generic, so I'm guessing there must be places that sell them second hand.

Does anyone know of places that might sell them... ideally NW england, as I'd like to drive there and collect, but I guess mail order might work.

I'm tempted to drive to a marine engineers in Pwhllelli,who said they "should" be able to fix me up with something, which is about 2.5 hours away, but nearer would be better.

Do they have these panels on canal boats?

Any pointers welcomed

Richard

 

[alf1]

I have a volvo penta panel off a 2001 engine without the tachoYear 1998 It has a aswitch no key and push button start.let me know if your interested

 

[scottie]

buy the plastic panel and transfer the bits about £30.00

 

[Heckler]

If richard doesnt want it I would be interested, its the bulb module im after, How much please?
Stu

 

[alf1]

I will let you know stu.
A further note for Richard on my panel there is space for is tacho with the space for the tacho just to push out size 180 x 140 mm

 

[Heckler]

OK, ta
Stu

 

[Richard10002]

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buy the plastic panel and transfer the bits about £30.00

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How easy would it be to transfer the bits?

 

[scottie]

doddle

 

[flyingscampi]

I saw one of these going on eBay a few weeks ago advertised as 'not working'. I thought it was worth a bid of £30 - it sold for approx £130!

Refurbishment might be a lot cheaper...

 

[Richard10002]

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doddle

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Just ordered a new panel from Keypart.com ... hopefully, the transfer of bits will be, as you say, a doddle !

Watch this space /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Gypsy]

Richard
What was the result of your non-working Tacho a few weeks back?

 

[Richard10002]

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Richard
What was the result of your non-working Tacho a few weeks back?

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Dont know yet. I've brought the whole panel home, and I've now got the kit to be able to test the tacho - I think - a 12v source, and a 9v source. Just need to look back up the posts to see how to do it.

I've also bought a box of VP bits on ebay, one of which is my tacho, (plus 5 other tachos, all of which look like they will fit), .... dont know if it/any works yet.

I'll report as things proceed

Richard

 

[Richard10002]

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doddle

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OK... I have moved the tacho across, and can see how to get all the other bits out, except the key switch - any suggestions as to how this comes out .. I dont want to break it

many Thanks

Richard

 

[MoodySabre]

The knurled ring unscrews
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/VP_Sch...PANEL%2012V.pdf

 

[Richard10002]

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The knurled ring unscrews
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/VP_Sch...PANEL%2012V.pdf

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Many Thanks. That's how it looked, but it's quite stiff, so I didnt want to risk it without knowing, (probably not moved in 15 years! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[bigwow]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-PENTA-ENGINE...3%3A22|294%3A50

 

[Richard10002]

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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLVO-PENTA-ENGINE...3%3A22|294%3A50

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Thanks for that but,

between ebay and keyparts, I have now got a new panel surround, 6 x 2nd hand tachos, and the bits on my existing knackered panel.

I'll keep an eye on it though - it'll be interesting to see how much it goes for.

Cheers

Richard