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  1. Mi_fiveo

    Blue Sea ACR with two batteries is not charging

    My boat has developed an issue that I initially thought to be a failing alternator. I have a starting battery and a house battery with a Blue Sea ACR connecting them. My electrical connections/graphs are off a fuse panel connected to the house battery. Last year while trolling my house battery...
  2. Mi_fiveo

    VP 4.3 GL conversion to Holley Sniper 2 efi

    Can’t find much info on this but I’d like to know more if anyone has experience with it? All I can figure so far is the low pressure fuel pump would need to be replaced with something high pressure to use the Holley sniper 2. Anyone have any thoughts?
  3. Mi_fiveo

    Checking oil level confusion.

    If I check my oil level on the trailer with the boat pretty much level it shows between the marks on the dipstick. If I check it when the boat is on the water, I’m over the full line because my boat sits very bow high in the water. The pic shows how far off level it sits in the water. Which is...
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    Oil pressure sender fitting broke off.

    While attempting to remove my oil pressure sender to replace it, I somehow broke the elbow fitting off. The entire assembly had been painted red and it snapped instead of breaking free from the adapter. I removed the adapter from the engine and tried to remove the broken piece with an easy out...
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    VP Cobra SX sporadic gear engagement

    Last year my 02 VP Cobra SX outdrive was working without issues. At the end of the season I replaced the gear oil and used the recommended Mobil 1 75/90. The oil is about halfway up the dipstick. I also removed the outdrive and replaced both bellows. I took a picture of the shift cable adjuster...
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    Starcraft Islander steering

    Need help choosing a rotary steering system I’m looking at replacing the steering system on my 2002 Starcraft Islander 4.3l with power steering. There is a lot of play back and forth in the steering wheel and the cable seems like it should be replaced. Which Seastar rotary system is correct for...
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    Water pump housing

    Pulled my water pump housing to replace my impeller. Noticed some wear grooves in the housing. Should I replace it or leave it alone?
  8. Mi_fiveo

    4.3 GL-A water drain locations

    I’m following the manual to drain my Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-A for winter storage. Some of the pictures in the manual do not match what I see on the engine. On the exhaust manifolds it shows a hose that I have to remove but mine has some kind of drain valve. I removed the plugs and water drained from...
  9. Mi_fiveo

    Obsolete spark plug wires?

    I’m trying to find replacement spark plug wires for my 1999 Evinrude 9.9 hp 4 stroke with optical ignition. Model E10el4eeb. The spark plug wires according to part diagrams are 585092. They show obsolete and I cannot find a replacement part anywhere. They are approximately 17” long and have a 90...
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    Starcraft Islander 22’ with 4.3l prop recommendation

    I’d like to upgrade the prop on my fishing boat. It’s a 22’ Starcraft Islander with 4.3l Volvo Penta Cobra SX outdrive. It currently has a 3 blade prop and I can’t remember the size. I’m looking for a prop to get the best cruising speed with decent gas mileage. I prefer to run it under max...
  11. Mi_fiveo

    Cdi Electronics power coil

    Using the application guide on the cdi electronics website, they tell me I need power coil 113-4783 to replace the power coil on my Evinrude model E10EL4EEB (1999 9.9 hp 4 Stroke with electric start) That cdi power coil does not have the optical sensor and it also has two wires for attachment to...
  12. Mi_fiveo

    Need help sorting out electrical demons

    Per my other posts I’m trying to get the Evinrude 9.9 running. When I test for spark it is very intermittent with the key turned and seems to spark right as I let off of the key. I tested voltage at the key and found 12.7. It dropped to 10ish when the key was turned to start. If I unplug the red...
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    Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke won’t stay running, need some expert help

    I have a 1999 Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke that I’m trying to install for my kicker motor. The guy I bought it from said it wouldn’t stay running and needs a new carb kit. After getting it all hooked up and adjusted as close as I can follow the manual, I’m having a hard time getting it to run. If I...
  14. Mi_fiveo

    Evinrude 9.9 4 stroke, need some help with power and throttle cables

    I’m trying to install a (1999) 9.9 Evinrude 4 stroke as a kicker motor. The motor came without power wires for the electric start and the throttle and choke cables are disconnected. I’m too stubborn to bring it into a shop for the install, so I’m trying to figure it out. Can anyone help me out...
  15. Mi_fiveo

    Where to add a fuel line on 4.3 GL

    I recently picked up a Starcraft Islander 221 with the Volvo Penta 4.3 Gl engine. I’m trying to figure out how to tie in a fuel line for my 9.9 horse kicker motor. Any suggestions? I have been told there should be a plug I can remove on the fuel separator but I don’t see anything. Any...
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