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    After market replacement serpentine belt 4.3GL-J part no reqd

    I am after a back up get me home belt just in case I need one, but cannot seem to find any cross reference for the volvo penta part number It a 2009 4.3 GL-J motor The oe part number was 3889126 superceded by 21132390, oe in the UK is over 60 gbp! I realise a copy probably wont have the fancy...
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    Volvo Penta Neutra salt additive

    I have replied to another post and its rightly been pointed out that it not much to do with ops original post, so thought i would start a new one:joyous: All bolts were M8x50 apart from the last two, i ground a small chunk of the end of each one so bare steel was exposed. All additives were...
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    Advice sought shift cable replacement 2009 SX-A transom routing?

    Sterndrive cable has gone real stiff in reverse, and as i had the sterndrive off a few weeks ago for bellows etc im assuming i have damaged the cable, im also kicking myself for not replacing the cable whils is was there! So need to fit a new one, the cable end is easy enough, what i would like...
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    4.3GL-J how do i get the rotor arm off?

    Ive got a new cap, arm and leads coming, and whilst checking i had ordered the correct parts, couldnt work out how to get the rotor arm off the shaft, ive tried pulling and gently levering it, but no luck and i dont want to break anything, i couldnt see any means of locking it in place. Maybe...
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    Ancient 3.5hp 2 stroke how to start!

    I needed it yesterday bugger wouldnt fire, but i think its my total lack of technique rather than the engine at fault, for a start i havent a clue what does what:rolleyes: Fuel tap open, cap breather cracked, full throttle on the slide, pull and pull no go, gave up and fixed my main engine...
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    4.3GL-J with SX stern drive, prop question

    After a bit of rock bashing i need a new prop, i have found a sticker in the manual with the boat quoting penta part number 3817472, before i order one can anyone confirm this is indeed the correct one? Is there any numbers on the prop itself? Penta lists it as a 3 blade prop 14.8x17lh Engine...
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    Starting issue 4.3GL-J 2009

    Ive had the boat for 3 months been a nice machine, recently ive noticed when shutting down to go through the locks, its reluctant to restart after 15/20 minutes. If i play with the throttle i can get it to catch and its away again, idles nice and plenty of power, just this starting issue. I am...
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    Throttle friction adjustment 4.3GL-J 2009

    Hi trying to get some decent throttle adjusement on my boat, what happens is it idles and runs fine at all revs, but when trying to move at 5 knots which is approx 12/1400rpm i have to push the throttle to 2000rpm then ease it back down to the revs i want, do it to quick and it drops to idle...
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    4.3 GL oil change vac pump question

    I thought this would be a simple job, so bought home my vacuum oil pump, stuck the tube down the dipstick hole and away it went, then after 1/2 a litre thats it, it stopped and i cant get anymore out. Is the there something that stops the tube going in any further? The oil was on the max mark...
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