A follow up of a previous post:
4.3 GL Volvo - overheating since impeller replacement and despite intensive search (see previous post) I have been unable to find reason.
I removed thermostat and found engine temp gauge maxed out at 140 degrees. At the suggestion of another board member I...
2000 - Volvo 4.3 GL - SX-M drive
To summarize (1) After 2 1/2 cruise dragged boat home and tried to flush with muffs on. No water return. Checked impeller and found it was damaged. Replaced. Removed thermostat housing. No obvious impeller parts. Had a spare thermostat so replaced. Restarted...
2000 Volvo 4.3 GL - PEFS - OVERHEATING
Supposed 10 years as a fresh water boat - new to me.
After about a 3 hour uneventful run hauled boat out of water (salt) and returned home. I put muffs on the drive and attempted to flush. Started boat and no water return back thru stern drive...
I have read a few posts, often by Don S, where reference is made to manual pdfs at http://www.4shared.com. Perhaps I am stupid by despite multiple searches I can not find Volvo manuals - specifically a 2000 Volvo 4.3 GL. Any tips on searching this site?
Tks
Volvo 4.3 GL - year 2000 - Carb
As noted in an earlier post, no water flowed thru the engine when I used muffs in an attempt to flush cooling system. Suspect that impeller/sea pump has given up the ghost. Ordered an impeller kit as a starting point. Several questions.
Assuming the impeller...
2000 Regal 1800 LSR - Volvo 4.3 GL
Pulled the boat out of water after 4 hours of salt water use over 3 days. Put muffs on the stern drive and turned on the hose, started the engine. After about 15 seconds realized there was no water return. Shut off the engine and noted the water gauge...
2000 Regal 1800 LSR Volvo GL 4.3/SM-M.
A new boat for me and as mentioned in a previous post appears as advertized = 84h of fresh water use.
After first shake down trip of 1 hour noted several litres of water had accumulated in bilge. Not sure where it came from and have begun the detective...
A new boat for us - year 2000 Regal 180 LSR with Volvo 4.3 GL with SX-M stern drive.
Second trip out was about 45 minutes in calm water. Upon return noted water in the bilge and turned on the pump. Hard to guess volume but perhaps 2-3 litres of water expelled. Cranked up front of trailer and...
A new boat for us - year 2000 Regal 180 LSR with Volvo 4.3 GL with SX-M stern drive. Apparently fresh water use with aftermarket hour meter @86 hours. Boat is very clean so hopefully hour meter is close to reality. Live in Nova Scotia. Boat brought up from Maine. Unfortunately no written...
