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    Volvo Starter Relay

    I'm troubleshooting a starter problem on my Volvo Penta 4.3GL PEFS engine. I need help in locating the starter relay. I've identified the trim and fuel pump relays but not the starter. Thanks for your help - Alan
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    Exhaust Riser Valve

    My Volvo Penta 4.3 GL PEFS has a valve (Part No. 3857761) on each exhaust riser connecting to the carb spark arrester. I have >500 hrs. on the engine I'm wondering if and when they should be replaced as a preventative maintenance item. Since the engine runs well and I don't fully understand...
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    Trim Pump Quit Working

    I have a 2000 4.3 GL PEFS w/SX M drive. Recently the original trim pump motor died and today I installed a new motor. The motor runs OK in both directions but the pump does not deliver any fluid, either up or down. It's got me puzzled because the pump was running OK before the old motor died...
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    Temperature Alarm Sender

    Re: Temperature Alarm Sender Don: Took these pictures of the engine front. Perhaps you can reference the sensor location from one of the features. Thanks again - Alan
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    Misplaced Connector

    In the process of replacing my 4.3 GL PEFS power steering actuator I removed engine parts for access. After installation I found this loose cable and connector hanging behind the engine. The engine compartment is extremely tight and can't find where it goes. The wire colors are red blue &...
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    Temperature Alarm Sender

    Does a 4.3 GL PEFS have a dedicated high temperature alarm sensor? If so where on the engine is it located? The only temp. sensor I can see is on the thermostat housing and I believe it's for the gauge only. Appreciate any help.
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    SX Leaking Steering Cylinder

    After buying a new actuator ($$$$) I found the culprit to be the shaft wiper seal. The part is located behind the PTFE bushing on the ram cylinder. The seal is MERKEL L20 16-23-5. ID, OD and thickness in MM. Short of a trip to Germany anyone know of an equivalent? Alan
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    Volvo Wiring Diagram Add On

    Be careful when downloading information from a "Sticky" third party website. Yesterday I downloaded a wiring diagram that unfortunately included "Searchnu" malware. This virus hijacked my Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome brousers, rendering them useless. I found helpful sites to...
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    4.3 GL PEFS Power Steering Leak

    After successfully fixing my 4.3 GL PEFS fuel system I now have a fluid leak from the power steering ram. Are seal repair parts available for the cylinder? Appreciate any help. - alanwp
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    Volvo 4.3 GL Fuel Pump Problem

    My 2000 4.3 GL fuel pump quit working at startup. The pump runs OK when I jump the Y/R wire at relay socket 87 to the battery. I've put in a new pump relay and cleaned the relay sockets and alternator terminals but still won't start. I coupled a short length of clear tubing to the pump and...
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    4.3 GL Seawater Pump

    Can anyone tell me how to remove the worn bearing in my 2000 4.3 GL seawater pump? I've removed the shaft but I'm at a loss how to remove the bearing.
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    Backdriving SX Drive

    With the VP SX-M outdrive removed, can the input drive shaft be rotated in forward or reverse by manually rotating the propeller? This info will help me determine a drive issue. Many thanks!!
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    4.3GLEF Trim Problem

    The trim on my Volvo Penta 4.3GLEF quit working. The pump and motor work OK when directly wired to the battery. I'm thinking maybe the 50A circuit breakers are bad. I can only find one near the starboard riser. Are there two CBs? Please advise how to find the problem. I can hear clicks from the...
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