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  1. Dave-R

    1999 7.4 Volvo GI mpi cooling hoses

    Hello all; I have bought a boat that the cooling hoses were all removed . They were all obvious except the two from the crank pump. I have tried to find a drawing showing the flow path to no avail. When running, the temp creeps up to 180@ and I shut it off. Impeller looks good, new 140@...
  2. Dave-R

    1999 7.4 GI-PWTR MPI upper gasket set

    I can't seem to find the right Felpro head gasket set for this engine. I need head,intake,and exhaust gaskets. It is the engine with the oval ports. I am fairly sure it is a gen 6 engine with 310HP. The sticker on the Engine model # 7.4 GI-PWTR Anyone have this info? Thanks. Dave R.
  3. Dave-R

    Water on the Starboard side 7.4 mpi.

    Hello all: I just bought a used 1999 Chaparral 2130 With a 7.4 mpi duoprop. I knew it had a seized engine when I bought it. first I pulled the exhaust risers and manifolds. The port side looked like it had water in it. The starboard side just looked like carbon. I pulled the port side head...
  4. Dave-R

    sundeck reupholstery

    Re: sundeck reupholstery Well, we finally got her done. It turned out okay for being a beast to do.. i have tried to attach a picture. Thanks for the advice.
  5. Dave-R

    sundeck reupholstery

    I am in the process of reupholstering my 2001 Rinker Captiva. I ripped the cover off of the sundeck (engine cover) and found that the foam was cut into pieces that matched the shape of the various strips of colored vinyl on the cover. It then had pull strips (I don't know what else to call...
  6. Dave-R

    Waterproof plywood

    Hello all; I am reupholstering some seats and a sundeck in my boat. I need to replace the plywood on the sundeck. I bought a sheet of 3/4" CDX plywood and I wondered if I need to seal the plywood. If so, what do I use to seal? Thanks, DaveR.
  7. Dave-R

    Quicksilver 3000 throttle loose

    Hello all: I have a 1994 bayliner with a Quicksilver 3000 remote. After giving full or partial throttle, the lever slides very slowly and backs off the throttle. Is there a way to adjust this to give the lever a liitle more friction? I would like it to stay where I put it. Thanks Dave-R
  8. Dave-R

    Sealed gimble bearing ?

    Hello all and thanks: It's been quite a while since I installed a gimble bearing in my Volvo sx drive. The new bearing apears to be sealed. It does have a hole that I can align with the grease serk, but I don't see how the grease can get into the bearings. It is a( ***) brand which is a very...
  9. Dave-R

    Run out gas after use

    Hello All: I was wondering if I needed to run the outboard out of gas after each use. It does sound like a good Idea. Thanks Dave R
  10. Dave-R

    Broken bolt

    Hello all: I have a 1994 21' trailer with a pull-away tongue. After getting ready to go for the spring, I got under to align the pin and put the safety clip on. The bolt holding the other side was broken off with the nut gone. I spent the next couple of hours removing and replacing it. Please...
  11. Dave-R

    1994 force 120hp prop choices

    Hello all: I just puchaced a 1994 17' bayliner with a 120 force outboard. The boat and motor look and run great. The prop is a stainless 19", and WOT is about 5400 rpm. When I pulled the prop off to replace the impellor, I noticed the thrust washer was not quite contacting the splines on the...
  12. Dave-R

    Carb fuel filter?

    Hello all: I have a 1994 volvo 4.3 that sometimes has a hard time pumping fuel to the carb. I have filled up the fuel filter, checked, and cleaned the anti-syphon valve. And even cleaned the fuel tank out. The pump seems to operate okay durring starting, and it runs fine when started. I was...
  13. Dave-R

    volvo impeller part #

    Hello all: I have been trying to find a part# for my 1994 volvo penta 5.0 mfi ford engine with this ID# 50FI-A-PMDA. I need a new impeller for the sherwood pump. Was told it was only 2 years old. It was making a lot of noise, so I pulled the pump off It was really hard to turn by hand. Impeller...
  14. Dave-R

    Impeller pump seals

    Hello all: Have a 1996 Volvo 4.3 engine with a Jhonson belt driven impeller pump. The shaft seal is leaking. I pulled the pump and removed what was left of a neoprene seal with a small coil spring inside. My manual never mentions this. I hope someone can tell me if it is a Volvo item. there is a...
  15. Dave-R

    Oil dipstick on new engine.

    Hello all; I'am replacing a 1996 volvo 4.3 engine with a brand new 4.3 engine. The new engine has an aluminum oilpan, and the dipstick and oilpan drain hardware are not compatable. I have e-mailed the shop I bought the engine from, but have not yet had a reply. I also need to get a throttle...
  16. Dave-R

    Volvo outdrive sags slowly

    I have a 1994 Volvo SX outdive that when raised slowly sags (about a half hour) . The rams look good with no leaks, and the raise and lower fuctions seem fine. To troubleshoot this, are all the check valves in the trim pump unit? Or are there check valves , or seals leaking in the rams that...
  17. Dave-R

    Volvo timing tool 885163

    Hello All : Ready to put my new 4.3 Vortec engine back in my Cobalt. Will need to set the Distibutor and Timing. I have tried everywhere including my local Volvo dealer to buy one. They would rent it for twenty bucks but would not sell one. Also tried Iboats. Any tips would be appreciated. Also...
  18. Dave-R

    4.3 volvo flywheel thickness?

    Hello all : I am replacing a 1996 Volvo 4.3 engine with a brand new marine engine. I did need the old flywheel from the old engine. The new engine is about 1/8" longer where the flywheel mounts than the old motor. When I put the flywheel, and the coulper together, the coupler hits the crank...
  19. Dave-R

    Gimball bearing

    Hello all: I am replacing the motor in my boat, and I want to do the bellows and gimball bearing. I have the motor out now. I have the alignment tool and the bearing driver tool. I don't have a slide hammer. Can I tap it out from inside the boat. And if not, I think I can get a slide hammer...
  20. Dave-R

    4.3 to 5.0 engine swapp

    I just bought a 1996 19' Cobalt boat,a real beauty with a cracked 4.3 engine block. This boat is such a knockout, that instead of buying a new 4.3 longblock, I'm thinking of maybe a new 5.0. There is about a foot clearance in the front. Will the motor mounts fit or is it a drastic undertaking...
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