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    High Speed Mode

    Hello Forum, I have 2008 Four Winns H200 with a 5.0l Gxi Volvo Penta sterndrive. I have just picked it from my mechanic who changed the plugs, point and distributor cap. When I ran the boat I noticed two issues immediately. 1 - max. rpm is 4000. According to the specs it should be around...
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    New Tilt Sensor does not seem to be Working

    Folks, I have a 1997 Four Winns with a 4.3 Volvo Penta I/O. Last year the tilt gauge stopped working and so this year I replaced the tilt sensor. No luck as the tilt gauge does not move. Is there some way of determining whether I have a defective gauge or sensor?? Thanks in advance for your...
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    Water in the Oil

    Hi: I have a Volvo Penta 4.3l IO in a H180 Four Winns. I checked the oil today and noticed it was not clear as it had a haze to it and I suspect that water is getting into the oil. Q1 - Is it a good assumption that the head gasket needs to be replaced or is there other common caused for water...
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    Temperature and Tilt Gauges

    Folks: I have two issues that I hope you can provide your thoughts on. I have a 1996 17' Horizon with a Volvo Penta 4.3, 190 hp. I/O Temperature Gauge - the gauge does moves very little if at all. After pulling a skier I will notice it moving a little but them goes back to the far left. I...
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    Lower Unit Drain Plug

    Hi, I have a Four Winns with a 190 I/O. I want to change the oil in the lower unit but the plug is being very stubborn. Are there any solutions to loosening this screw. Brute force has not worked so far and I am reluctant to use heat on the lower unit itself in an attempt to unscrew the plug...
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    Gas Filler Cap

    Hi: I have '98 Horizon and the gas filler cap needs replacing. Any suggestions on where to find a replacement, preferably stainless steel. Four Winns does not stock a replacement so I am looking at after market. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks,
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    Speakers - Four Winn 170 Horizon

    Hello: I have a Four Winns 170 Horizon and I am looking to install speakers in the front part of the cockpit. I wanted to install the speakers near the floor against the hull on the driver and passenger sides. Would there be enough depth (Approx. 3") that would allow me to install the...
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    Mercrusier 120 Vibration

    Hi everyone: I have a 120 and there is a noisy vibration when I am running the boat and turn it to the right. It is also present when I trim the sterndrive in. Any suggestions on what I should be checking or looking for as a fix? Thanks,
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