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    Tach Question?

    Silly question..My tach seems to work fine at low rpm's, however stops at 3,000 rpms, even though I know I am far exceeding that reading. It used to go higher and occurred at same time had to have some engine work done at a shop. Is my tach broke or is it possibly something else? How can I...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 tach question?

    Silly question..My tach seems to work fine at low rpm's, however stops at 3,000 rpms, even though I know I am far exceeding that reading. It used to go higher and occurred at same time had to have some engine work done at a shop. Is my tach broke or is it possibly something else? How can I...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 backfires when trimming?????

    Please help. I have a 4.3 Volvo Penta in overall excellent condition. Runs fine until when at around 4ooo rpm or above I trim the outdrive up or down. Then I get big backfires through the carberator. Any help or ideas would be appreciated.
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    Water in oil or condensation? Do I have problem?

    96' Volvo Penta 4.3gl/sx.....Great and even compression in all cylinders. Engine looks brand new. I bought on used boat which obviously has had little use and is in great shape. After taking out noticed small amount of white lithium greae looking stuff inside the oil fill cap and is visible...
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    1996 Volvo Penta 4.3GLhesitates on acceleration

    Just purchased boat and notice on quick acceleration boat motor hesitates badly. If I move throtle slow no problem. Dealer thinks acclerator pump gummed up from sitting several months. Sounded logical but I'm no mechanic. Also the trim motor made different noise going down than up. Up sounded...
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    89' Mercury 115. #3 cylinder no compression.HELP

    89' Mercury 115... Started running weird and finally did compression test. 1, 2, and 4 are between 110 and 120 psi. #3 appears nearly dead...barely registers on the meter.....Where do I start or am I completely screwed?<br /><br />Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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