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    DIY tool for removing/installing sea water inlet fitting Volvo SX-A & DPS-A

    Just wanted to say thanks for the tip above. Worked like a champ. Wasn’t a fun job. But it wouldn’t of worked without this homemade tool. Thanks a million!
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    Chaparral SSI 196 - prop recommendation

    Sorry, missed the sticky! 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. - none aside from tired of the flexing from the alum and having to have it rebalanced every couple of seasons. I swear i can feel the flex in my feet (vibration) at WOT. Current setup meets specs, as its what came on...
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    Chaparral SSI 196 - prop recommendation

    I have a 2012 Chaparral SSI 196 with the Volvo Penta 4.3 190 hp and SX drive that came with an aluminum 14.25x19 prop. I was interested in switching to Stainless Steel but am not having much luck on which one I should buy. I do about 50% of my time cruising, and the other 50% pulling the fam...
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    Removed raw water pump - rotated harmonic balancer…now what?

    Appreciate all the comments! I'll go ahead and mount the new pump to the balancer and fire it up! Thanks again. - David
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    Removed raw water pump - rotated harmonic balancer…now what?

    The balancer doesn't need to be removed, it just turned counter clockwise slightly when I removed the water pump, meaning the crankshaft itself turned inside the engine. I was just concerned that the balancer would need to be rotated back to its original position before I install the new water...
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    Removed raw water pump - rotated harmonic balancer…now what?

    Thanks. I am assuming The impeller housing should rotate easily back into the position needed to get the support arm lined up regardless of where the pulley and harmonic balancer are positioned. I was just concerned that I may have screwed up the timing some how by accidentally rotating the...
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    Removed raw water pump - rotated harmonic balancer…now what?

    I had a leaking water pump so I removed the impeller casing and when I went to remove the three bolts holding the water pump onto the harmonic balancer, the whole thing rotated slightly counter clockwise. Not sure where the initial position was. Do I need to realign the harmonic balanced before...
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    4.3gl Volvo penta timing spec

    I have searched high and low and still can’t find what the ignition timing spec is. I’ve read 0 degrees, 1degree btdc, and even 8 degrees advanced. I have the stunt device, just need to know where exactly my timing should be set at. I have the Volvo Penta 4.3gl-p (40869156) SN A155420. Can...
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