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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Ok, then maybe what was under it was water then. It looked like water so I thought it was. I had already drained most of the fuel as well so a lot of the bad fuel was drained. I didn't however get the tank totally dry and any sediment that could be left in it. This is why I am going to change...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    So I finally got the carburetor back today and got it installed on the boat tonight. Changed out the fuel/water separator and so glad I did before I started the boat. The fuel and water that came out of that thing was disgusting. I will be changing it again soon after I put a few hours on the...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Way ahead of you guys, already purchased 2 new filters for that reason. I definitely don't want to add more junk to the new carb.
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    So I received the call today that my carburetor is done and on its way back today via UPS. Hopefully it is back by Monday and I can install it back on the boat so I can get her back on the water. So anxious to be able to take it out and have some fun. I will update when it is all complete and...
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    Fuel Filter?

    I will have to look into that.
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    Fuel Filter?

    That fuel doesn't look too bad. I dumped fuel out of my boat recently and it looked horrible. Had the color of urine and sediment as well. I am not sure what the inside of the tank looks like since I really can't see into it without taking out the fuel gauge unit. That may be a job for over the...
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    Fuel Filter?

    Thank you for the responses so far, good to know that this is not needed. I just wanted to be sure so that I am keeping junk out of the carb when it's back and installed. I will definitely be keeping an eye on the filters.
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    Fuel Filter?

    Is it necessary or even recommended to add an additional fuel filter after the fuel/water separator filter? I am having my carb rebuilt and want to make sure that I am reducing the amount of sediment and particles that could be in the tank and fuel that can cause me more issues later on. I don't...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Carb has been sent out today, hopefully make it there thursday and be back to me sometime next week I hope. I want to be able to use the boat as much as possible before the nice summer weather goes away. I hope it comes back and the boat runs as it should. Fingers crossed.
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    So I ended up draining most of the fuel out of the boat and it looked like urine and not fuel. Put in some new ethanol free gas and ran the motor but it still does not run as well as it should. Ended up removing the carburetor and found some areas that definitely need some attention. Took the...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    I realize that could be what I may need to do but trying to see what other options I may have before I do that. Figured I may try this and see how it does. I ordered a carb rebuild kit just incase.
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    I also have another question. Can you use carb cleaner on this and run the boat to try and clean the carb like a car and can I use carb cleaner on the flame arrester? The part that looks like the air filter? I checked the Volvo Penta store and it says that part is over 500.00. HOW IS THAT EVEN...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Ok I will do that. I was going to take some last night and then forgot. I am new to the boating scene so trying to learn all I can. I am handy when it comes to mechanics, but new to boats so I just want to be sure I buy and do the right things the first time around.
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Bondo, also the engine is the AQ 131 D.
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    Thanks Bondo, I am going to drain some fuel out of it and see what kind of condition it is in and then check the points and see what they look like, but it wasn't really running rough. It just acted like it was not getting enough fuel. As far as the tube that goes up to the carb that looks like...
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    Volvo Penta 4 Cyl in a 1988 Baretta

    So I just purchased a 1988 Baretta of a private owner. Finally had the chance to take it out on the water tonight. While I was going out and began opening the throttle up to see how she runs, the boat all of a sudden stalls out and won't idle. Found a small fuel leak at the carb connection from...
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