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  1. GMTK

    anyone have luck with aftermarket v/p fuel pump assy?

    Second vote for mancavemechanic. I had the dreaded paint chips in my fuel pump and ordered one from mancave. So far it's worked perfect.
  2. GMTK

    Another winterization question

    My concern is the power going out. Was going to get a bilge heater but when the winter storm hit texas, my boat shed lost power for 4 days. Thankfully I had a buddy that was able to go over on day 1 and pull all the drain plugs in the engine.
  3. GMTK

    Another winterization question

    I always to the engine oil, gear oil and pull the outdrive first weekend in November. I was just dreading having to use anti-freeze and pump get it cycled in the engine. Going to drain and pull hoses and be done with it. Thanks for the responses, I do appreciate it.
  4. GMTK

    Sx gear oil change shouldn’t be this hard

    Maybe a little heat on it? There is a rubber gasket on the drain screw.
  5. GMTK

    Another winterization question

    My boat is in South Texas and 99% of inboard owners don't winterize down here, but my gut is telling me to at least think about it this year. If I pull the drain plugs in the engine, is it a MUST to then run anti-freeze in to the engine or am I ok just leaving the engine dry (no anti-freeze)? I...
  6. GMTK

    Help identify this livewell pump

    2004 Hurricane SD187. Livewell pump isn't working but power gets to the wires. Any help identifying a replacement is appreciated.
  7. GMTK

    Impeller replacement question

    Ok, thanks all.
  8. GMTK

    Impeller replacement question

    Saw a video the other day and the mechanic replaced the impeller (2007 5.7L, don't know model) and said that before starting the engine in the lake to hook up water to the boat via muffs or the water inlet on the engine (for a garden hose) and force water in to the impeller becuase if you run...
  9. GMTK

    Wiring in kill switch - 2004 Volvo 4.3

    Thanks ALL-DODGE, you save the day again.
  10. GMTK

    Wiring in kill switch - 2004 Volvo 4.3

    2004 Volvo 4.3 GXI-E on a Hurricane Sundeck 187. Boat currently does not have a kill switch (came without one). I'm headed down to do some work on it in a few weeks and want to make sure I have my ducks together as it's a 3 hour drive. The kill switch I purchased has 4 prongs so it can...
  11. GMTK

    Serpentine belt replacement 4.3GXI-E

    Headed to the boat for the weekend, looking through my maintenance log I haven't done the serpentine belt since 2015 (approx 103 hours on engine since 2015). While the belt visually looks fine, I have read that volvo recommends replacement every 3 years. Is this right? I have a spare belt...
  12. GMTK

    What is this? Volvo throttle.

    Went to check on my boat and noticed this piece had broken off my throttle. I know it’s not the kill switch (boat didn’t come with one) and best I can remember is was just some sort of button that pushed in. Don’t think I ever figured out what it did. Bonus points if you have a part number so I...
  13. GMTK

    Volvo Penta Factory Fuel Pump - No better than aftermarket?

    I got a rebuilt pump for my 2004 4.3 from mancavemechanic.com. Super fast shipping and he answered emails quickly. So far, no issues.
  14. GMTK

    PSA, 'Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Rebuild

    Yep. I just dealt with this a few weeks ago and posted on here about it. I used mancavemechanic.com for a rebuilt pump. Ran my boat for 7 hours this weekend and ran flawless thanks to the new pump. Don't forget to clean your fuel supply lines and I also sent my injectors off to be cleaned.
  15. GMTK

    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    Based on my research (and someone please correct me if I'm wrong) - years ago on a bunch of the engines Volvo painted the inside of the fuel pump at the factory. This includes the inside where the filter screws on to. Over time, gas, especially ethanol, ate the paint off and it ended up in the...
  16. GMTK

    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    UPDATE and solution. Ordered a remanufactured fuel pump (with new high and low pressure pumps) from Mancavemechanic. Sent the injectors to be cleaned (the replaced the screens and o-rings also). Pulled the fuel rail and fuel supply and cleaned them out. Installed everything along with a new WIX...
  17. GMTK

    5.7 Gxi-f outdrive issue

    What about a spun hub?
  18. GMTK

    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    Made the 3 hr drive to the boat today. Started up perfect but after running a little while started to idle rough. Pulled it out of the water and took the fuel filter off and boom, paint. Took the fuel pump off and paint is the issue. Also pulled the injectors. I’m ordering a refurb from a guy...
  19. GMTK

    Compression test procedures for 4.3L GXI-E

    Thanks guys for the tips. My worry is just getting the engine started, let alone warmed up. Headed down tomorrow to work on it so I will report back.
  20. GMTK

    Compression test procedures for 4.3L GXI-E

    Makes sense - question I have it which one do I do? Guess if I have the 2 wire connector I will know real quick...
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