Volvo MD7B. Govenor on fuel pump.

[capnsensible]

Anyone had a problem with this on old volvos?

Engine starts and runs at about 1800 revs. Throttle cable operates lever arm on govenor but revs don't change up or down. So fairly sure that's the problem.

Question really is, has anyone else come across this and is it common on this type of engine?

Ta in advance.

 

[capnsensible]

Guess it's just us then!

 

[ean_p]

Never had that problem but have a lookie here ( assuming its a DPA pump....), Is the shaft turning and does it spring return? If not maybe the spring has popped off or some such...

 

[capnsensible]

Never had that problem but have a lookie here ( assuming its a DPA pump....), Is the shaft turning and does it spring return? If not maybe the spring has popped off or some such...

That's fab, thanks. Three of us have been looking but that really is great. I'm fairly convinced it's the spring in the govenor. Understand it now from that. Might need the local marine mechanic to get and fit parts. Easter looming so not holding breath.

It's not urgent but still pita!

 

[2Tizwoz]

That's fab, thanks. Three of us have been looking but that really is great. I'm fairly convinced it's the spring in the govenor. Understand it now from that. Might need the local marine mechanic to get and fit parts. Easter looming so not holding breath.

It's not urgent but still pita!

As you have an MD7B you may have a Bosch pump.

 

[Bilgediver]

There are two pumps used but similar. These pumps can be serviced by an injection specialist however some spares may be difficult to find,

 

[capnsensible]

Thanks all. Looks like the injector pump is knackered.....

 

[scottie]

You may be looking at alternative engine pity this one only lasted what 40 years though

 

[Bilgediver]

You may be looking at alternative engine pity this one only lasted what 40 years though

I wouldn't give up at this point asit could just be a broken spring. Go looking on the Facebook volvo marine engine group and also check with Marine Enterprises in Dorchester who resell engines and may have parts.


Marine Enterprises Ltd

 

[capnsensible]

I wouldn't give up at this point asit could just be a broken spring. Go looking on the Facebook volvo marine engine group and also check with Marine Enterprises in Dorchester who resell engines and may have parts.


Marine Enterprises Ltd

Thanks for that link.
We are waiting for the yard to give a quote on a new one. I've prepared my friend, the owner, mentally.

Went to the office this morning and of course, quick as a flash, nothing has happened. Asked them to agitate the process a bit! However in the typical Spanish fashion, they close on Wednesday pm for the Easter hooley. Plus getting spares here is not easy.

May help remove it over the weekend when owner is back from his Day Skipper course so he can take it back to UK for refurbishment.

Nothing is ever straightforward.....

 

[scottie]

Maarten Klop Scheepsmotorenrevisie | Repair and spareparts of Albin engines
the MD7 was an Albin engine marketed by Volvo so this may be a breadcrumb in the search

 

[Bilgediver]

No injection specialists there? These may not be Volvo specific and may be serviceable.

 

[capnsensible]

No injection specialists there? These may not be Volvo specific and may be serviceable.

I think there is one in the industrial estate by the port in Arecife. Problem normally comes up with language. I'm OK in general conversation but not technical stuff. Could spend all day chasing around for no result. Not uncommon here!

 

[ean_p]

Thanks all. Looks like the injector pump is knackered.....

Why are you convinced the whole pump is u/s Capt?