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it's throttle body - i believe Gi-B - we checked the pressure of the fuel pump last season. there was a low and high pressure spot to check - both were within spec.
Hi, I boat in fresh water only (lake huron and superior) it did come from brackish water 4 years ago, but it ran and performed fine the first two years.
Bilge is completely dry - I've actually never used the water system in the boat so water tank is emptly. I do keep it topped up with gas...
it's the same outdrive & prop I was getting good performance with 3 seasons ago - props in perfect condition. I don't remember off hand what pitch is on on it, but it's the prop recommended in the manual.
Hello - my boat has been having the same issue for 2 seasons now. It seems a lot worse in the hot summer weather - not as bad in the spring/fall season. Also worse once engine warms up and at operating temperature.
It takes a ridiculously long time to get up on plane - up to 90 seconds...
Oil was changed after last season and i didn't bother checking, just assumed the mechanic did it properly. When we changed the plugs & wires we checked the oil and it was a bit high, but we have been on 4-5 hour rides this season and oil pressure was always in range so didn't think it was too...
I was about 45 minutes into a cruise - boat seemed to be running great. All of a sudden I heard a grinding noise then the engine stalled out. It makes the same grinding noise when I try to start it (see video) The day before I had plugs & wires replaced. distributor cap was taken off and...
Hi Everyone, I have a few issues with my Volvo penta 5.7 Gi-B in a 2002 Four Winns 268 Vista. I think all these issues are somehow related.
1-when I’m up on plane cruising my rpm/speed slowly drops so I give a little more throttle and rpm & speed go back up, but after a few minutes I notice...
