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    2002 4.3 turns over will not start.

    OK, I pulled the boat out for the first time this year. Put it on the dog ears in the drive way and it fired and ran well on the 4th attempt. Ran if for 30 min or so at idle and up to 3500 rpm. No problems. Took it out to the lake for a run and it would not start. Turns over, but will not...
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    2002 searay 182 w/4.3 merc (coming out of the hole)

    This does not happen every time, but lately when the boat is at idle and I give it gas it sputters for a few seconds prior to going. Then runs fine at cruising speed. Any ideas? I am puzzled. Thanks This boat has a carburetor on it and has no problems starting.
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    2002 4.3 Mercruiser stalling

    I just bought a 2002 sea ray 182 br with a 4.3 mercruiser in it. Out of the water it ran fine at high and low rpms. I put it in the water yesterday and it kept on stalling at idle? If you have any starting points or tips I would appreciate it. Thanks
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    Follow up question to Volvo post

    Original post is: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=344052&highlight=volvo What are the possible ways to get gas into your oil? I will be pulling my engine next week to replace the cam. The mechanic told me that the reason the lobes wore was because of thin oil (gas in it). He said...
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    Volvo 3.0 gs low cylinder pressure

    First time poster needs help. 3.0 gs model 302cmlkd serial # t01300489 (i could not locate a match on the volvo site. After a few hours on the lake it started running real rough and would not get over 1000 rpm. Brought it to a shop and they check the compression. 1,3 and 4 were 170-175. #2...
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