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I have a 4.3GL-J VolvoPenta engine, 2009 Reinell 19’ Serial # 4012252889 Every time i go to start the engine with the muffs on it starts to smoke at the fuel pump diode connection. Lou C had mentioned checking to see if it is grounding somewhere. The wiring is wrapped in tape against the engine...
I have a 4.3 GL-J Volvo Penta engine. Serial # 4012252889. I am having problems with my boat cranking or even making a sound. I go to start it and nothing. I put a new EverStart 29 DC 845 MCA battery in it. I tested the batter as well to make sure it wasn’t a bad battery. All gauges come on...
Can anybody give me some information on a 4.3GL-J Volvo Penta engine keeps building up pressure and bursting my circulation hose that goes from the circulation pump to the thermostat housing. It even builds up enough pressure when I put the ear muffs on it in my shop. I’ve replaced my bellows...
I have a 2009 Reinell with a 4.3Gl-J engine in it. I am having problems with a hose blowing when I take it out on the water. The hose I’m referring to is the U shaped hose coming from the thermostat housing and going into the circulation pump. I took my risers off and they had little to hardly...
I had my boat overheat on me and it melted the exhaust sensor wire that concets to the top of the manifold. I tried to chase the wire to see where it goes. It leads to the back of the boat somewhere. Any ideas? I need to replace this wire! Is this wire important or can I do without it? Please...
I have a 4.3GL Volvo Penta engine. When I look up the manual online it show a coolant reservoir. My boat does not have one! Do I need one? I'm confused!! Any help will do... I attached a picture of a manual I pulled up online.
I have a Volvo Penta 4.3GL inboard outboard boat engine. I was on the lake and my motor started to get hot; around 200 degrees. I stopped the boat and put the blower on for about 10 minutes. Started it back up again and started going. The temp came up to about 200-210 and I shut it down. I think...
I have a Volvo Penta 4.3GL inboard outboard boat engine. I was on the lake and my motor started to get hot; around 200 degrees. I stopped the boat and put the blower on for about 10 minutes. Started it back up again and started going. The temp came up to about 200-210 and I shut it down. I think...
