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    Trim Pump Red Screw Cap

    Hi, I noticed my trim pump cap/red screw was damaged. Any idea what size it is or a part #? Thanks
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    Low voltage, Oil PX over-reading, fuel gauge stuck at 3/4

    I figured so. Where can I find the common ground? Instrument cluster or on the block?
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    Low voltage, Oil PX over-reading, fuel gauge stuck at 3/4

    I have run into some false gauge readings. Im showing low voltage (battery charged, oil px is reading high, fuel gauge is stuck around 3/4. Its a gremlin because once in a while the gauges jump right back to normal. Could there be a common ground or wire all these gauges run off?relay? 98 4.3L...
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    4.3L Volvo (starting out of the boat)

    Carbureted. I think its just a GL but the data stamp on the block say GLO...first time I noticed it.
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    4.3L Volvo (starting out of the boat)

    I just pulled the motor on my 2003 4.3L GLO and I want to run it in the garage before I re-install it. Disconnected the Power steering pump and I have a connection line for the garden hose. It has a 10 pin wiring harness. What would I need to do specifically wiring wise to run it. I will...
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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    No. I’ll send your tips to the last owner to remind him. Thanks tips!
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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    So I went the motor removal route. Made it as far as pulling the outdrive. Because of the salt water I cannot get the leg off. Tried using the trims to pop it off, block of wood, heat/pb blaster (two days) and nothing! One bolt(of the 6) on the left side seems welded. Probably time to start...
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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    I was thinking that but its going to be super hard to get square. I will definitely need something to keep it square
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    Broke off Starter bolt in the block

    Had starter problems at the end of the year on the last trip. Went to replace the start and after a many hours trying to get the inside bolt buttoned up I finally realized the reason the bolt was missing. It didnt back out it busted off in the hole on the block. almost impossible to get hands in...
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    Ski rope caught in prop

    Appreciate all the help! Turns out it didnt bust anything. The cable was out of adjustment. Got it to lock into gear and its solid onto the next compounding problem.
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    Ski rope caught in prop

    Ok. Thanks. Pull the prop im guessing. Will it be evident?
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    Ski rope caught in prop

    got my ski rope caught in the prop last year. Boat wont engage into gear soI suspect I sheared a drive pin or something. Where do I start?? 98 Volvo penta SX
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    Closed cooling Exhaust riser gasket (blocked?)

    Hi all, just pulled off my risers and it looks like the current gaskets are incorrect. my 98 Penta 4.3l GL has a closed cooling system and my gasket has openings on all four corners. Should it not be a blocking plate with a closed cooling system? assume the water just routes out the back of...
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    Low Voltage

    Hi all, My Voltage gauge is reading 10-11v. Cannot run my accessories. Reads 10-11v with key on. I start the engine and it still reads 10-11v. All other gauges over-read slightly (fuel, oil px, temp). Ran it for a couple hours and on the lake and it seems to work ok. Cleaned wire to the...
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