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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL Water In Cylinders After Running

    Hi everyone, just looking for some insight as to what could cause water in cylinders after running an engine. I ran the engine on the hose for about 4/5 minutes and turned it off, then turned off the water. I went to go start it again and this time it didn't start and pulled all the plugs and...
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    Will 1.68 DPSM work for a VP 5.0/5.7 Engine?

    I'm needing a replacement outdrive for my VP 5.7 and I'm curious if this 1.68 ratio will work with my engine properly. It was paired with a VP 7.4 Gi prior.
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    Radio throwing ground amp code

    I have a Chaparral with a clarion head unit that is throwing an amp ground code. It blasts music loud for a few seconds and shuts off. Where does the ground go for the radio? I don’t have a separate amp it’s built into the radio.
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    Kohler 5E Generator shutting off after 3-5 minutes of operation

    My generator keeps shutting down on my 260 Sundancer after a few minutes of operation. I've had the carburetor rebuilt and set. My sparkplugs, fuel filter, fuel lines have been flushed and water pump impeller has been changed and the previous one did not have any broken vanes at all. I have...
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    Searay 260 Sundancer Trim Tabs not working!

    Neither side have any operation. Pressing both of the buttons to lower/raise the trim tabs and there is no audible noise from the motor. Is there just a fuse that typically blows or a relay gone bad?
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    Sea Ray Kolher 5E Generator Not Getting Fuel

    Fuel line to the carburetor has been disconnected to see if there is fuel pumping when generator is turned over and it sprays fuel. I was able to start the generator and keep it running for 10-15 seconds before I stopped adding starting fluid. Both spark plugs were dry and did not smell like...
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    Mercruiser Alpha One Gen 2 Leaking Gear Lube from Intake + Not engaging in gear fully after lower shift cable replaced.

    I am having an issue with my alpha one gen 2 where I am leaking gear lube from the lower water intake. Another issue is when I go to do the shift cable adjustment as per the manual I cannot get the prop to lock fully when the shifter is in neutral and lower shift cable is pushed in all the way...
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    Difference between Bravo 3 2.20R vs 2.20 vs 2.21

    I'm looking to replace a lower unit/complete outdrive on my Searay with a 7.4 MPI that comes stock with a 2.20R. I need to know what difference there is if any between the gear ratios as well as if I can swap just lower units from a 1.81, 2.20, or 2.21 without any issues.
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 GL RPM gauge not reading correctly

    RPM gauge responds when throttle applied. However in idle it registers only 200-300 RPMs. It's a 2005 engine and the RPM gauge is linked to the ignition coil which is not OEM. I need help where to start chasing the problem down and how to test the diode that goes to those grey and purple wires...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-A Cutting Out After Idling

    I'm having an issue with my VP 4.3 Carbureted engine. It definitely is a fuel issue where the bowl is filled up in the carburetor but as soon as it is running for 3-5 minutes it shuts off as if its running out of fuel. I have already replaced the Fuel Pump as well as rebuilt the Carburetor. It...
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    Spider Cracks Repair

    I am looking for advice on how to repair this spider cracking on my Moomba. Is it best to dremel out the cracks and fill with matching gelcoat, fill with a fairing compound and gelcoat over, etc. I'm open to suggestions, I have watched several videos and I have seen quite a few repairing the...
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    Repairing Diamond Battery Locker Panel on 08 Regal 2200

    Hello! I'm looking into some insight on what I should use to patch these holes on my battery locker panel on my Regal. I have already sourced the pattern from Gibco and the correct gelcoat from Spectrum. My only issue is what epoxy/filler I should use to fill the holes so that I can re-gelcoat...
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    XDP Conversion 2006 Four Winns 278 VISTA

    Can anyone explain if there is a major difference between the DPS-A, DPS-B, and DPS-B1? I'm looking to get one of these drives in the 1.95 gear ratio to convert from the XDP drive I currently have. I already have a transom assembly with the inner plate so any of these drives can bolt up. I...
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    XDP Conversion to OceanX

    I'm looking for an Ocean X Transom Shield assembly with the inner plate along with a 1.95 Ocean X Outdrive. Can anyone point me in the right direction as far as where there may be used ones for sale? I do have an Ocean X outdrive however it is the 2.14 ratio and I need the 1.95 for a 5.7...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 Gi Conversion to 4.3 GL

    Has anyone converted an originally Fuel Injected/TBI engine to a carbureted version? Wiring Harness connection is the same for the Gi and GL on my Chris Craft however I cannot even crank the engine with the key. The kill switch is new, ignition is new, all the relays on the engine have been...
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    Mercruiser 5.0/5.7 EFI Timing

    I am looking to set my 5.0 EFI into time, I am not sure if it is the same as for the 5.0 Carb'd version or not... Please advise if you have a manual or timing specs for the 5.0 EFI/5.7 EFI engine.
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    Chris Craft Volvo Penta 4.3 Ignition does not turn engine over

    I'm having issues with getting my ignition to start my engine... I have already replaced the ignition switch, kill switch, and a new starter relay... I am still having issues with the engine not turning over. I am getting power to all my accessories along with the gauges. If I run a remote...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-G Engine Vibration, Running Rich after New Distributor

    The engine was running well after a new distributor was installed, 3/4th time running it started vibrating and black exhaust smog visible on water when run on the hose. All new spark plugs, new spark plug wires, new distributor, and new fuel. The engine is a REMAN engine with less than 3 hours...
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    2005 Volvo Penta 3.0 GL Dies Out at Idle/Running Rough

    I have a 3.0 Volvo Penta GL that is dying out in idle and running rough. The Spark Plugs are new, New mechanical fuel pump, and new Gas. The engine is a REMAN engine with ALL brand new internals.
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    1997 Crownline 250CR TSK DP-S Outdrive 7.4GL

    Hello! I'm having issues with the shifter getting hung up in reverse on my boat when it is in the water. It shifts from neutral to reverse and forward to neutral however it does feel off slightly. The issue is shifting into reverse from neutral or from forward it gets hung up slightly and does...
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