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    4.3gl dieseling

    thank you everyone.. its on trailer and i hope to have time to look at this weekend. does anyone see value in using a colder plug?
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    4.3gl dieseling

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    4.3gl dieseling

    it is carbureted and not sure how to check timing..
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    4.3gl dieseling

    Hi Everyone, so we found a replacement motor for our 1996 four winns. starts and runs great yet it has has twice now after running to stay running after turning the key off. could this be a key issue? or carb issue ? thanks for your help by the way when it does do this as you folks know it...
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    thank you
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    ok .. so intake is off and it does seem the block is cracked..... two spots arent smooth below the head. when i use finger nail it gets caught on a little line. the block # is 10227196 near the bell housing ... can anyone tell me what 4.3 block i need to ask for a parts yard? or does anyone...
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    ok thanks for the info. so i just hopped in there and i have 12 bolts so it looks like it is 1993 to 1995 vintage... sons first boat.... so when he gets home we will remove seats and start removing the intake to get a good look and also the serial off the block. we appreciate all the help . this...
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    the boat is a 1996 four winns. so i believe that motor is a 1996. I plan on getting the serial # as we start to do more investigating. we are still in process of pulling the intake. thanks for working with us.
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    thanks so much for the info!!!! we are now in the process of getting small block 4.3 ... so i just need to use the heads from the volvo penta motor?
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    does volvo penta 4.3gl and merc 4.3 use same block

    i have been working on a volvo motor that had frost plugs pushed out.. put them back and got it running.. seems to be running good, but i see some white in new oil change. Is it possible to swap out with a merc motor or use the block . i been reading that both use the GM block. I am going to...
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