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    Volvo 4.3Gi TBI headache... Volvo expert needed

    Hi all! Last year I already opened a question about a 4.3GIPEFS but still couldn't solve the problem... So this year the problem still persists... The engine is a 2000 4.3Gi with sx sterndrive. The engine was replaced last year with a rapido longblock, along with: - intake manifold - exhaust...
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    2.5HP Mercury hood seal

    Hi! Can anyone help me out? The hood seal on a 2009 2.5HP Mercury started to peel off (like 30%, oil came into contact with it), so I tore it out... Now i need a new one - does anyone know where to get it? Or is it a standard rubber profile? Thanx Alex
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    Legitimate warranty request or not? need expert opinion

    Hi there fellow Iboaters! I would like to hear your expert oppinion on a warranty request. The engine on the pictures is a rapidomarine 2010 longblock that did about 20 hours; my customer contacted me and sent me these pictures... Now, what I would like to know is if you think that this...
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    4.3 2001 Volvo penta TBI running too rich

    Hello! I have another problem... A 2001 Volvo penta 4.3L TBI is burning too much fuel... Doesn't matter if IDLEing or underway, there is always too much smoke & fuel fumes in exhaust... Guess the engine is running too rich... I don't have much experience with TBI engines... Can anyone point in...
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    Volvo trim automatic fuse & shaking steering vheel

    Hi! I have a 1997 chaparral boat with twin 5.7 GLi engines (pre-vortec) & DP drives... I have two things i don't know exactly how to take care of: - one trim motor constantly pops the automatic fuse mounted on the side of the pump BUT it only pops when the boat is underway, otherwise...
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    Need help from US!

    Hi there fellow Iboaters! I'm in need of some help from the US. I can't get a gear ring (for the flywheel) for a 1994 4.3L Mercruiser (0f078347) here in Europe. I've been told that mercruiser only sells complete flywheels for like 1500 usd :confused::confused: here in europe. Now, I read that...
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    Dry joint vs. normal exhaust

    Hello there! I have a question: can dry joint exhaust be replaced by a standard one? Is there any modification needed? The dry joint exhaust manifolds/risers are OEM only, expensive as hell (as far as I know) ;) Thanx Alex
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    Only original exhaust manifold for a 5.0 Merc??

    Hi! I have a question about aftermarket parts: I have a 5.0 mercruiser, jan 2004, s/n: 0W034799 that needs manifold replacement. I looked up the numbers, here are the needed parts: 865735a02 - manifold 864309t02 - elbow 864908a1 - 6 inch riser kit I tried to find aftermarket parts (OSCO...
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    Where to order a PERKO FLUSH LOCK set?

    Hello there fellow Iboaters! My name is Alex and I'm looking for this PERKO product: 0731001ROC flush lock set (1/2 door size, Right Outward type of lock), but can't find it anywhere in Europe, NOR anywhere in the US (web shops)... Can someone give me an email / address where to order this...
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    5.0 water intrusion... What happened?

    Hello! 5.0 Merc 2002 (220hp), carbed, saltwater. The engine blew a valve & piston and was rebuilt. It also got a new set of stainless exhaust manifolds. It worked for like 10 hours without a problem, then it started to knock hard. When we took it apart, here is what we saw: - water in exhaust...
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    Anyone seen this Merc before?

    Hello! Has anyone seen this merc before: http://maus.moj-album.com/album/15838008/?os=15855499 It's supposed to be a VM Mercruiser HT 692 with 180hp (turbo diesel), year 1987-1989? Has anyone got any info on this type of engine?? Thanx Alex
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    Need help identifying a Volvo engine

    Hello there fellow Iboaters! Need some help with identifying those old Volvo Penta engines: <br> <br> Thanx Alex
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    Exporting engine parts from the US?

    Hello! Well i have a different type of question, hope someone with exporting / law knowledge will show up and help me out of this one :D Ok, here's the story: I've been buying marine parts in the US & selling them in Europe for some time now, but every time the company where i bought the parts...
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    Marine air systems control unit

    Hi there fellow iboaters! Hope someone with experience can help me out. The problem is, I have a Marine Air Systems AC installed on my boat. A lightning bolt struck near it and FRIED the AC control unit. Since I'm from Europe, I don't know where to get another. Can sum 1 help me out? Does any 1...
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    SEI 116 upper unit + alpha one GEN II lower unit - will it work?

    Hi Iboat friends! Will it work if i combine a new SEI 116 upper unit + an old alpha one gen II (1991) lower unit? Will they fit? What gear ratio do i need for a 3.0? Thanx Alex
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    Is it this time of the year or...?

    Hi all! Well, I'we been reading the posts for about 3 years now, occasionally posting a question / suggestion, but mainly reading. Is it just me or are the people on this forum getting upset easily? More and more posts start up a battle between posters.... What do you think? Is it cause it's...
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    Rapido 4.3 trouble

    Hi there fellow Iboaters! Here's the story: I bought a 4.3 89-93 reman engine in march (i think it was march or something), from Rapidomarine got & installed it. The oil pump was new! The engine ran fine for about 10-15 hours, then it started getting loud. When we pulled it, we found metal...
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    Hurth V-drive seal(s?) leaking

    Hi again! I have another problem, which i'm not familiar with. The boat is a 1998 Sea Ray Sundancer 330 with twin 5.7L mercruiser engines & hurth v-drives. The problem is that the v-drive shaft is leaking. Does anyone know how to dismantle the shaft? Do we have to take out the engines? How many...
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    OSCO EXHAUST ELBOW for 1999 Volvo 4.3L?? Will it fit?

    Hi all! I currently have an OSCO 50456 exhaust elbow in my stocky and it looks like it fits onto a V8 and V6 engine. The only trouble is that each current riser (on a 1999 4.3 GS engine) has a hose attached to it (it's an original Volvo, PN 3857402) and the osco has no hose inlet, only 2...
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    Dewinterized & started engine... Chuncks of ?RUST? coming out from exhaust?

    Hi all! Today I dewinterized my previous boat, a Caravelle 1750BR with 3.0 GS Volvo and started it. It started good, ran great, but after a while i noticed chunks of rust (i think) on the ground. The exhaust obviously blew them out - is this a bad thing or is something like that common? The...
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