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    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...
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    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.
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Compression test procedures for 4.3L GXI-E

    Found a pdf of my Volvo service manual so I can do a compression check, but for whatever reason it doesn't list the procedure for the GXI-E. (2004 4.3L GXI-E) From the manual: • To Prevent Sparking: —4.3GL/GXi-A/B: Remove (grey) 2-wire connector, with purple and grey wires, at ignition coil...
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    Cleaning the LP and HP pumps on fuel pump

    I've seen a video on how to take the fuel pump apart, but how do you actually clean the pumps? Debating doing this myself versus sending off but didn't know if anyone else had tried to do this on their own. I also don't have a way of actually testing the pumps....
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    2004 Hurricane SD187 with a Volvo 4.3L GXI-E. 196 hours. All fluids changed last fall. New plugs, wires and dizzy cap changed earlier this year. New fuel filter installed last fall. Went to take her out for the first time this year and she started right up but then idled very rough and didn’t...
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    How long for water in an I/O to freeze?

    2004 Hurricane with a 4.3L Volvo. Boat is located 3 hours from me in an enclosed shed with a concrete pad. A freak weather system came through Texas the last two days and temps hit 0. I did not have time to get down and drain the water out of the engine. (And have never had to in south Texas)...
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    RPM's surging, think I fixed the problem

    2004 Hurricane SD187 with 4.3L GXI-E, approx 190 hours on the engine. Boat had been sitting for five months and finally got to take her our yesterday. Air temp 75, water temp 57, wind 5-15mph. New oil/filter, gear oil, fuel filter all done last fall. Put in fresh gas this trip. Started up and...
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    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    2004 Volvo 4.3 GXI-E. Boat is stored in West Texas in an enclosed storage shed. Only got to take the boat out twice last year due to the lake being closed for covid and then work getting crazy. I run mid-level octane (I know I don't have to, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy) and marine...
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    Plugs and wires for 4.3L

    2004 4.3L gxi-e with 198 hours. Engine has started to run a little rough so I’m going to replace the plugs. I’ve owned the boat since 2015 and have not replaced the plugs. Water/fuel separator, oil, impeller all changed annually. I found an old thread here that said to use AC Delco or NGK...
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    Change fluids?

    2004 Volvo 4.3 GXI-E with 199 hours on it. January 2019 I changed the engine oil, gear oil, impeller, fuel filter, oil filter. Boat is only run in fresh water, stored indoors in South Texas. I put 20 hours on the engine from January 2019 until today. Should I do all the fluids again...
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    4.3 GXI-E rough idle

    2004 4.3 GXI-E. 189 hours. Freshwater only. Stored in dry dock. Oil change, new impeller, new fuel filter al this spring. I use 93 octane from Exxon along with marine stabil and sea foam. Has run great this year. Approximately 12 hours of use. Today started and it’s idling rough. Had...
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    Video of Bellows Replacement

    I did a video of my Bellows Replacement on my 2004 SX-M. Trying to help others out. If you want to watch it and give me some feedback, I would appreciate it. And I’m not getting paid by YouTube for the video, just trying to help out like those that have helped me. https://youtu.be/Ik7fO7rGNfM
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    Bolt size for water pump housing support arm

    Doing my annual maintenance on my 2004 4.3L GXI-E. There is a bracket that supports the inlet and output hoses for the raw water pump, I discovered both bolts were gone and no where to be found. Anyone know what size and thread bolts are used? I know this is a shot in the dark....
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    Gear oil alternatives?

    2004 4.3 GXI-E with a SX-M outdrive. Ordering parts for my annual servicing and the gear oil - OEM Volvo 75w-90 is $20 a quart. Wowsers. If anyone has a site where it is cheaper or a suitable alternative, please let me know.
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    Bravo 3 stern drive Exhaust Bellows and Trim fluid question

    Posting for a buddy - he has a 1997 Bravo 3 DP on his Jubillee deck boat. The power trim fluid is low and he doesn't know what kind of fluid is in there now (I told him to get a turkey baster and glass jar and see what color it is.) Assuming it's not ATF, he's going to put in Quicksilver Power...
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    Where online to find outdrive manual for SX-M?

    The link in the stickies (and other posts) to the boat.info site no longer works. I also found a link to Scribd but am hoping not to pay for a manual. I'm trying to get the workshop manual for an SX-M outdrive. Anybody got a good link?
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