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    HOLLEY CARBURETOR

    Does any one know where the model number is put on holley marine carburetors?<br />I need a renew kit and can't find the stupid model number<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike
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    vinyl spay paint

    has anyone ever used vinyl spray paint. looking for feedback<br /><br />thanks
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    spark plug wires

    Is there a difference between the spark plug wires on a car and on a boat.<br />i have a 1990 454 volvo penta. can i just use a set of big block wires from the local auto store???<br />thanks guys<br />mike
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    water ingestion

    I am still having problems with my 1990 formula with volvo penta 454. I have been through hell and back trying to fix this thing. Here are the things I have done respectfully.<br />1. Pressure tested the manifolds and risers with 30 psi of air. Both sides held at 30 Psi overnight<br />2...
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    Aluminum Intake manifold

    Hi folks, I have a 1990 formula with a 454 volvo penta. I bought it used and it appears to have an after market edlebrock performer 2-0 aluminum intake manifold.<br />it also has an after market holly 4 barrel carb.<br />I used the boat in fresh water and was wondering if i will have corrosion...
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    pressure testing manifold and risers

    What pressure should i test manifolds and risers?<br />Does it make sense to heat them up with a torch while pressurized or will the air pressure find any problems without the heating??<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Mike
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    Fuel gauge problems

    Hi, I have a 1990 Formuls 223 ls<br />I am having a fuel gauge problem. With a full tank(80gallons) my gauge on the dash only goes up to just below half. The gauge system is a VDO brand.<br />Is the problem most likely the sending unit in the gas tank or the gauge on the dash itself. Any help...
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    New Engine

    The block on my 1990 7.4 454 volvo penta has a crack in it. I have a lead on a rebuilt so the engine transfer should be fairly easy. My question is , When I put the new motor in does it need to be aligned in a special way with the Duoprop out drive, or can it only go back together<br />one way...
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    fiberglass issue

    I have a 1990 Formulsa 223ls with the silent thunder exhaust. As you know this is a bolt on swim platform that the exhaust travels through.<br />the platform is cracked where it mounts against the hull.<br />Any suggestions for fixing the problem??
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    Water in Engine oil

    Hi Gang.<br />Thanks to Vinney for pointing me in the right<br />direction to solve my Water in the oil problem.<br />I found that the manifolds and risers are ok but the gaskets that connect them were leaking.I installed the new gaskets and pressure tested at 25 psi,and no leaks. throughout...
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    1990 VOLVO 7.4 LITER 454(WATER IN THE OIL)

    Hey folks,<br />Heres the scoop. I just bought a 1990 Formula with the volvo 454. Discovered water in the oil.<br />The engine run absoulutely beautiful.Idles great,sounds great, plenty of power.<br />The previous owner put a new medium rise aluminum intake manifold on it. The rest of the engine...
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