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    Fuse Box 1993 280 Carver

    Thank you, I will check there.
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    Fuse Box 1993 280 Carver

    Thank you, I will check there.
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    Fuse Box 1993 280 Carver

    Hey All, I am searching for my fuse box. I have looked everywhere that I can without twisting my back too much. I would appreciate if anyone has this type of boat. It has a helm on the flybridge and the bottom cabin. Thanks
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    Hose From Outdrive Through Bellows

    Is this hose the only intake cooling hose generally?
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    Hose From Outdrive Through Bellows

    I just had my outdrives painted and saw the hose from the outdrive leading into the bellows was broken at the junction to the outdrive due to corrosion. Does this hose lead to the engine cooling system? I have been driving the boat without any heating problems for a few months and the hose must...
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    Fuse Box 1993 280 Carver Flybridge

    I am trying to locate the fuse box on my 1993 280 twin engine Carver. Could someone give me a hint?
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    4.3 1993 Volvo Penta Starting and initial Acceleration Struggle

    Had carburetor rebuilt. After pumping the gas about three times then turning the key to start, will start a minute then stall. After the same procedure 3-4 times will start, but if I try to accelerate will stall, If I use the quick start, it will usually keep running. When in idle if I...
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    accelerator pump for 1993 4.3 volvo penta accelerator pump'

    Where is accelerator pump located, electronic fuel pump, 2 barrel carb, 4.3 1993 Volvo Penta? What symptoms if there is a problem with it? Thanks
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    Electronic Fuel Pump Burning Out Frequently

    I have replaced the fuel pump 2 times over the last year. I have only used the boat a few times. One time the mechanic showed me it was heating up. Is anyone aware of a fix for this. 1993 430 Volvo Penta.
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    1993 4.3 Volvo Penta stalls when increasing power over 1400 rpms

    When gears engaged will stall from 1400 rpm and above. If in slip not under load will rise in rpms not when in gear. Recently, rebuilt carb. What could it be,
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    Difficulty keeping engine idle when cold

    When starting the engine, I have to keep revving it up and down o keep the engine running. It will go to 1800 rpm and down to almost 0. If I keep increasing rpm up and down slightly it will eventually stay at an idle of about 900-1200. Hard to keep at a lower idle. This is a 4.3 volvo penta...
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    Stiff Throttle stick and idle adjustments

    The throttle control stick is very stiff, does this mean the throttle cable needs replacing, lubricating, or is there some adjustment. 1993 4.3 engine. Also idle is too low, how to adjust.Thanks
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    1981 305 Crusader Engines Rpm

    Does anyone have these type of engines and/or know what is the approximate safe engine rpm? When I get to 2500 rpm it sounds as if the engines are beginning to labor. I have twin engines with direct drive on a 30 foot Chris Craft.
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