[tdw]

Also what is the max and cruising rpm for the 2003 Vovo Penta?

I don't know what the 2003 designates but you can get a download manual for 2003 series diesels here ...

Publication search - Publications / Manuals : Volvo Penta

Max rpm is 3200. Cruising should be in the manual.

 

[Vasco]

Does the 2003 designation mean the model year or just model? I have one on my Crealock 37.

This is the model. The 2000 series 2001,2002,2003,2003T were built in the mid to late eighties. The worst engines Volvo ever built. They followed these with the 20** series e.g. 2030 for the 3 cylinder job.

 

[jimrafford]

I wanted to check my owners manual this weekend.
Max rpm is 3200. Cruise is 80% of that. We do 2600.
Jim

 

[oceanthalassa]

Despite what others might say, once you get your groove and are familiar with hand starting these, it's really easy, so long as you have good fuel, air, compression. You decompress all cylinders then once you get her rolling by hand good (easy with that massive flywheel) pop a decompressor closed take the handle off let her fire a bit then close the other valve. I am a bit backward; I am always afraid of no options coming into port! I hand start the engine and if that fails I try the dynamo! It's always good to have a plan b.