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I have a 2001 Volvo Penta 4.3GL engine that I am fighting power issues on. It starts and idles fine, but when under load and I power up to WOT, it goes to about 3800rpm, then after 30 seconds or so, rpm and power start to drop to about 3200rpm. Then after another 30 seconds or so, it powers back...
Im not able to test the fuel pressure with the new pump, as it’s a different line to the carb that I can’t T into. New pump though, supplies a solid, steady stream of fuel.
Yes, poked all carb passages and blew out with compressed air.
The kit came with two power valves. I put in the one...
Hello. I am going nuts trying to solve this issue...
VP 4.3Gl Engine. Bogging @ 3000rpm, only under load. 2 barrel Holly carb, no secondary.
First thing was I found water in the fuel. Dealt with that, confirmed good gas. Still bogging.
Then I rebuilt the carb using Holly rebuild kit. Replaced...
Hi folks- I am having this same issue. Hope I can piggy back on this thread...
VP 4.3Gl Engine. Bogging @ 3000rpm, only under load. 2 barrel Holly carb, no secondary, so what worked here won't be my fix.
First thing was I found water in the fuel. Dealt with that, confirmed good gas. Still...
Hello. New here, looking for info and help with maintaining my Volvo Penta 4.3GL.
I noticed the "must have info" and some other older links don't seem to work correctly. They go to random other forum posts not related to the topic. Any way to find the correct must have posts?
Thanks.
