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  1. Dave-R

    Raw water blockage

    I have had many boats, but never a problem like this. The boat is a 17 foot Regal with the Volvo Penta 4.3 and a SX drive. I am having a heck of a time getting water from the muffs to the crankshaft pump. I took of the pump hoses, and could not get any water to the pump suction. I have 2 sets of...
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    Trouble getting water to the Sea water pump.

    I'm working on a 2001 volvo penta 4.3 GL with the engine mount sea water pump. I just bought a new set of muffs, but when using them I hardly get any water flow to the pump. I took the suction line off and attached a hose to it and blew it back out the outdrive. And did manage to get water flow...
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    Place to buy used windshield

    I have a 2006 Reinell 185 LS that needs a center windshield . Need everything not just the glass. Any ideas on where to look? tried ebay with no luck. It's taylor made straight glass 20" top and bottom and 22" high. Thanks, your'e help is always appreciated. Dave-R PS I called taylor made...
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    Old Honda BF75 with points and condenser.

    I bought a old Honda BF75-100 ish outboard. After putting the right plugs in, I got it to idle okay. But when I give it any throttle at all it bogs down. I have cleaned the points, and set the gap at TDC, and cleaned the carb also. The compression is good. The carb seems to be getting plenty of...
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    12 volt source for hour meter

    The engine I have is a 2001 4.3GL Carb engine. I tried hooking up the 12 volt source of the meter to the purple wire on the starter solenoid. The meter worked when I turned on the key, but the engine would not shut off. In a panic, I pulled the coil wire off. At 67 years and a heart condition, I...
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    Picture of an MCM 3.0 shift linkage

    I think I got it back together okay . But I would like to see a picture to make sure it's right. I had to remove all the cables to remove the engine. On start-up, it is not engaging reverse before the throttle increases rpms. I will check the drive cable for the 6" measurement, then the remote...
  7. Dave-R

    Volvo penta SX-M

    I'm replacing the prop seal on this 1999 Volvo SX-M for my Son in-law . I have the bearing carrier out , and everything was going fine. I pulled the shaft out, but the shim ring seems stuck inside the lower unit. It is slightly off center also. I have done one of these before, but the large...
  8. Dave-R

    Long term fuel learn alarm.

    I hope Muc can help me with this. I have a 2011 5.7 SGI 300-C In a Cobalt. I have replaced the EGC. , the engine, O2 probes, Map sensor, throttle position sensor, and throttle positioner. Also the coil and ignition module are new also. The engine runs fine most of the time, but sometimes I get...
  9. Dave-R

    Yamaha Jet Boat

    I see a lot of these for sale around these parts, and I like a lot of the things they can do. I did notice the used ones seem to be a lot cheaper than I-Os . Does the high rpm of the engines relate to short engine life. Having never owned one, I thought maybe to ask some of you for your...
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    Remote oil filter

    I just bought a 2001 21' Milan boat with a fuel injected 5.7 Engine. I was happy to see it had the remote oil filter option, because some boats are a bugger to get to the oil filter and I hate the mess in the bilge. I have always used like a trash compactor bag to catch the filter and oil. So...
  11. Dave-R

    2001 Volvo 4.3 shift interrupt switch?

    I just bought a used boat with a volvo 4.3 . It is a carb engine with the delco distributor. The engine starts and runs fine in neutral. As soon as you you shift into forward or reverse, the engine dies. Not from the outdrive being frozen, but like the old mercruiser interrupt switches that...
  12. Dave-R

    Just Jason

    I'm looking for a little help with alarms on a 2011 Volvo penta 5.7 GSi 300-C . When hooking up the Rinda Diacom I get these alarms. Oil pressure gauge driver fault, Engine coolant gauge driver fault, and trim gauge driver fault. They appear as soon as I plug in, and reappear when reset. All the...
  13. Dave-R

    5.7 GiC 300 Distributor timing

    Does anyone know where I can find the procedure for setting the distributor timing on this engine? I have the engine on TDC on # 1 on the compression stroke. I guess I will set the distributor to fire on #1, and let the EGC take care of the advance. Seems like last time I did this, someone sent...
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    Gimbal install tool

    Is the Mercruiser gimball bearing install tool the same for a volvo penta DPS ? I have the alignment bar, but I have always used a solid piece of round oak to set the gimbal bearings on the Volvo out drives. I thought getting one that attached to the alignment bar might be more scientific...
  15. Dave-R

    Sealed Gimbal bearing

    I have a 2011 Volvo Penta DPS-A drive than I'm replacing the gimbal bearing. This is the first time I have done this when there are no grease serks on the drive, so I guess it's going to have to be one of the sealed bearings. Any one brand in particular to use? I have used the ( Link Belt )...
  16. Dave-R

    Trim limit ?

    I am getting ready to launch my 2011 Cobalt 232. If all the stories about the boat are true, this will be it's second launch. She's all checked out and ready to go thanks to a lot of you on i-boats. The boat has a large swim deck, and the drive is limited to keep from hitting the deck. There is...
  17. Dave-R

    I better really start testing thing.

    I have a Fourwinns 1999 18 foot boat that I really like. Yesterday I was changing the oil and filter Yea, Yea, I know I should have done it the fall. I noticed the hose fitting was broken off the bilge pump. It was an absolute bugger to get out. I ordered a brand new Rule pump with more...
  18. Dave-R

    Duo prop gear oil fill adapter

    Anyone have a part # for the gear oil fill adapter for a 2011 Duo prop? I think last spring when I checked it, my mercruiser one was the wrong threads. Thanks Dave-R
  19. Dave-R

    Finally success at hand

    Wanted to thank all who helped me with my sunken 2011 Cobalt boat. I had the engine rebuilt and replaced the ECM, starter, alternator, coil and ignition module, throttle position sensor, and throttle body. But I could not get the engine to run without surging at idle. I ended up taking it to a...
  20. Dave-R

    Volvo throttle body

    I have a 2011 Volvo penta 5.7 GIC-300 that needs a new throttle body. Part # 21141689. It list for about 450$. The Mercruiser throttle body part # is 866592A04, and lists for 249$. Any chance these are the same GM throttle bodies? They look the same, and saving 200$ suits me. Thanks. Dave-R
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