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    Testing alternator output

    Hello, I have a 1995 Wellcraft Excel 21 GL with a Volvo Penta 4.3GS PHUB and am trying to figure out if my alternator is putting out the proper voltage. I read the voltage across the two large posts protected by boots and during idle it was like 8 volts. I just bought this boat and it has a new...
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    1988 Evinrude 140 Idle and Timing procedure?

    Let me start by saying I have already purchased the OEM manual and it is being shipped but I would really like to adjust the idle and timing before it arrives if someone can outline the procedure or send/upload the relevant portion of the manual. I recently bought this boat that had sat for...
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    1997 Horizon RX - Running new speaker wire

    As the heading might suggest, I am looking to run new speaker wire from the head unit to the speakers located at each stern seat. I have removed the starboard bow seat back and see that all the wiring goes down under the deck in a PVC looking pipe. I am not sure where this comes out however. I...
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    Checking for bad head gasket

    I bought a boat from my uncle. A 1997 Four Winns with a 4.3 GL PLKD. He has not used it in years and it has been sitting in his garage (thankfully). When he stopped using it, it was having overheating problems. He took it to the mechanic but he couldn't recall what it actually needed but he...
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    4.3 GL PLKD Carb Identification

    I have a 1997 4.3GL PLKD (Volvo Penta) and my carb is in need of a rebuild and I can't figure mine what mine is to order the correct one. It is a Holley 2 BBL. I see the numbers on the top are: 6R 3250 B and on the side I see: 3853976 80312-1 2486 Can you help ID this with me so I can order...
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    4.3 GL PLKD Spark Plug

    I have looked in the Clymer Volvo Penta Stern Drive Shop Manual to ensure I replace my plug with the proper plug and it notes that I need a AC Delco MR43T. I go to the boat store and grab them and compare them to the NGK plugs I removed and the NGK plugs have almost double the thread length. I...
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