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Hello my fellow boaters :D - For those of you, like me, who took full advantage of the West Marine price match please be advised that they have changed their policy-guess I missed that email from them. They will now only price match brick & mortar stores within 50 miles of the location you are...
Hi all :D, Gettin ready to replace the impeller on my 2000 VP 4.3GLPEFS and wanted some feedback on the aftermarket Sierra impellers from those who have used them. I know that the Sierra kit does not include the glycerin but has anybody noticed a increased early failure or any other negatives...
Good Day All - I just want confirmation on the timing procedure before I jump into it. I have a 2000 (Red engine) Volvo Penta 4.3GL PEFS 4bbl. The boat is out of the water. This is how I believe I am supposed to time the engine but want some expert assurance -
1) Mark idler pulley on TDC line...
:mad: Dumphbacke - I just broke head off trim cyl ground wires bolt on VP SX outdrive. Its the one that bolts the two wires to the gimbal ring area. I know its there for a reason but would one or two trips without fixing be of serious consequence? .... Meister
Hello all - I have a 2000 Glastron GX185 - Volvo 4.3 - Carbureted w/Holley 4bbl - I am chasing a lean condition/carb backfire at initial acceleration (runs fine after that at all rpms). As part of the troubleshooting I pulled the anti-siphon valve and noticed that there was essentially no fuel...
