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  1. Bondo

    New to Volvo family

    Ayuh,.... As Scott says, when the boat is in the water, the water level is above the impeller pump,.... Impeller pumps are a flooded entry pumps, which won't pump water, unless below the water level 'round the boat, or force fed by good fitting muffs, 'n decent water pressure, hopefully fed...
  2. Bondo

    1973 Old Town DV1780 Runabout

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,...... Yes, there would have been floatation foam in any voids in the hull,.... You probably have one of the last runabouts Old Town made,..... The quit making boats, 'n went back to canoes shortly after that time,.... I have one of their flagships, the 25'...
  3. Bondo

    Need to attach engine deck cover

    Ayuh,.... My guess is, there used to be a piano hinge acrost it,.....
  4. Bondo

    06' 5.0 MPI intermittent fuel issue

    Ayuh,.... Welcome Aboard,...... My 1st step would be to pull the fuel filter, 'n inspect it's contents for anything but clean fresh gasoline,....
  5. Bondo

    Hard plane after switch from points ignition

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,........ How old is the fuel, 'n the fuel filter,..??
  6. Bondo

    Coolant Disappearing, need help

    Ayuh,...... You need to drain All of the coolant, the bottle, the exchanger, 'n the block,.... Then pressurize it, 'n Listen, to locate the source of the leak,.....
  7. Bondo

    Boat struggles when Warm

    Ayuh,...... I'm guessing that enough crap might have passed the filter, 'n a carb rebuild is in yer future,....
  8. Bondo

    replacement Chevy engine for volvo penta

    Ayuh,...... While it's a Chevy motor, it's not a Chevy ignition,..... You need to buy parts for the Volvo ignition,.....
  9. Bondo

    84 3.0 Exhaust Riser Gasket Leak

    Nope,... Not normal, there should never be water on the exhaust side,....
  10. Bondo

    Boat struggles when Warm

    Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... When you pull the filter off, dump it in a clear container, to look for Anything but clean fresh gasoline,..... There's a very good chance, that'll fix it,.... If not, you'll have a very good clue as to what's going on,....
  11. Bondo

    Motor runs but in water dies when throttled

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,..... Even brand new carbs need to be properly tuned when installed,..... It sounds like yer's isn't,.....
  12. Bondo

    No clearance between starter bolt and flywheel housing on 4.3L 175hp

    Ayuh,..... option 1 is to remove the tin or plastic cover, whichever you have,.... there's 4 small bolts holding it on,.... 'n yes to Chris,.... If you can get the starter off, Merc offers starter bolts with extended 1/2" heads, rather than the usual 9/16" heads,.....
  13. Bondo

    Bravo Coupler and Flywheel Question

    Ayuh,.... Does the engine block have all 3 starter bolt holes,..??
  14. Bondo

    Mercontrol cables

    Ayuh,...... They should,..... Control cables changed abit, some time later than that,.... '90s, maybe the '00s,... If you've got a high idle Lever, that's probably an ole Outboard control,..... Every I/O I've seen had a button to push, or pull, or the handle pulled out,....
  15. Bondo

    Wealth preservation,....

    Ayuh,.... In my days of landlording, it was a mixed bag,..... 1st tenant said they were in for the long term, truth was, they wanted a summer waterfront rental, at the long term rent,.... Several were just a total pain in the butt,...... One was a Great guy, that helped me alot with heavy...
  16. Bondo

    HOA rules say, no boats visible from the street,....

  17. Bondo

    Trim pump not working in down position

    Ayuh,.... Not sure which pump you have, as there's been a few,.... Is the drive still all the way up,..?? did you leave it up all winter,..?? If so, have a heavier friend jump on it, as you run the pump down,.... It might break free, 'n work again,.... When you run it up, do you run it...
  18. Bondo

    2005 malibu with 5.7 indmar manifold issue

    Ayuh,..... Dipstick tubes are usually adjustable, if yer careful, bendin' it in, out out, as necessary,.... Just don't crimp it,.....
  19. Bondo

    4.3LX & Weber Carb Service

    Ayuh,...... Just go to the Edlebrock website, go to the "Tech" tab, where you will fine the Bible of AFB carbs,.... Everything you could ever want to know 'bout AFB carbs, 'n more,...
  20. Bondo

    1968 Starcraft Shifting Issue

    Ayuh,...... Welcome Aboard,....... How old is the Lower Shift Cable,..??
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