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    Trim motor bolts - torque?

    I've got a 2002 Volvo 4,3 GL-B with an SX-M drive. Is there a torque specification for the two bolts that hold the trim motor onto the pump assembly? Full story below if you are interested. The trim motor was making alot more noise then usual last year so I decided to do some investigation...
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    V/P 4.3GL-B Spark plug gap

    Hey- I'm getting conflicting information between the owners manual that came with the boat and the shop manual. The owners manual lists the gap as .060, which is close to what i found my plugs at. The shop manual lists them at .045, which is what I've set them to now. Who's right? Tried...
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    Connecting 2nd tach to VP 4.3l

    Hi, I have a 2002 Volvo 4.3 GL-B, and want to connect the external tachometer I have to set the idle and check WOT because I don't trust the tach on the dash. The problem is, it connects to the positive side of an ignition coil and a ground. I don't see any exposed connections on the coil...
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    VP 4.3 GL maintenence parts

    Hi,<br /><br />I need to buy an impeller kit and thermostat (as well as the related o-ring and gasket) for my 4.3. After looking around on all the parts websites and having them give me different part numbers for everything I want I've become a little confused. My engine's serial number is...
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    Volvo lower unit paint

    Hi,<br /><br />I just painted my SX after doing the necessary preparations and using Volvo primer and paint. Looks great. My question is should I put a clear coat over it or is that not necessary with the blend of paint they sell you? I noticed on their site what they call "clear carnish"...
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    New boat warranty information

    Is the dealer/manufacturer required by law to give you a copy of the warranty which outlines all the terms of the warranty, etc. with the purcahse of a new boat?<br /><br />I'm currently having issues with a certain manufacturer who I will not name as of yet over various gelcoat cracks that are...
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    Carb cover

    Big warning about not running the engine over 3000 rpm with cover removed.<br /><br />What happens if you do? Just wondering...<br /><br />Thanks Dan
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    Overheated... now what?

    1989 Mercury Outboard, 4 cyl, 100 hp<br /><br />Running WOT, I stopped for a minute to allow some passengers to change seats, and then I punched it, seconds after that the overheat alarm came on and I quickly pulled back to neutral and shut down the engine. I got a tow back. I later tried to...
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    Volvo 4.3 GL Power Steering

    If anyone can get me a few pictures as to how the power steering hoses are routed too and from the pump it would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Currently, after major service at the dealer, both are routed between the exhaust manifold and the elbow in the exhaust right after the manifold...
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    Jensen MCD5110

    Anyone have one of these Cd recievers? Work well? CD player good about not skipping? Does it crank up pretty well?<br /><br />Anybody with JBL MS620's are welcome to comment about those as well. Just bought a pair, not installed yet.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Dan
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    Running Temp?

    1989 Merc/Mariner inline 4 cyl. 100hp<br /><br />While at Idle or really slow speeds the temp holds steady at 145F. Once I get moving the temp gauge will drop all the way back to less than 100F (the lowest my gauge reads) Is this normal for an outboard? I could see how more engine rpm would make...
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    Mercury Shift Linkage

    I have a 1989 Mercury 100hp , 4 cyl OB. There is a plastic block that has a bolt running through it in the engine housing that connects the shift cable from the boat to the linkage on the engine. It slides back and forth on a track. Mine is cracked and I was wondering if anyone has a parts...
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    Trim and Tilt Oil

    I searched through all the old messages regaurding filling the Trim and Tilt resivoir, but none of them really mentioned how much you can put it and not much about overfilling. On my system the screw to fill is located on top of a tube that is about 4" long that goes into what looks a lot like a...
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    Whats my Max RPM?

    Hey all,<br /><br />I finally got my tach working correctly! haha it took a bit of playing around, but it works. And now that I have it working, I am wondering what the maximum RPM for my engine is > 1989 Mercury 100 hp 2 stroke 4 cylinder. (model # 9100412UD according to Mercury Parts...
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    Torque Shift Props

    Does anyone here have the Torque Shift Prop? Do you like it? Hate it? Opinions please...<br /><br />Dan
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