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    1996 Johnson 60 HP spark plug and carb settings

    Hi to all, Great forum. I have a 1996 Johnson 60 HP OB (Model J60TLDER). I recently rebuilt the carbs, drained the gas tank and put in new plugs (Autolite 275) though I dont think they are the correct plugs. Boat runs pretty good but not ideal. Does anyone know the recomended plug for this...
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    Help! idle mixture settings?

    Took some earlier advice and rebuilt my Holley 2300 which fuels my 1996 4.3L Volvo Penta. Nasty deposits from old water in fuel issue. All solved now. Accelraton pump was full of deposits as well. One chunk of crud clogged one of the jets? I think it is called. I now have 2 questions...
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    help on 4.3 L volvo penta

    Posted yesterday about acceleration problem. Anyone have any advice? Help!!!
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    Volvo Penta 4.3L won't accelerate

    Posted earlier about setting ignition timing. I changed the cap, rotor, plugs and set the timing using volvo part to set initial timing to 0-1° BTDC.<br /><br />Took out for a ride. Would not go above 35 mph at first (will usually run up to 54 mph)and accelerated there slowly. Then after...
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    volvo penta 4.3L ignition timing

    Posted a topic yesterday about adjusting the timing on a Volvo Penta 4.3L. Anyone know what to do?<br /><br />Help!!!!!!
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    ignition timing Volvo Penta 4.3L

    I have a 1996 Regal valanti 182SE with a 4.3L volvo penta engine. I went to check the ignition timing yesterday and it was way outside of the furthest BTDC mark of 12° (around 20° estimated). I have read some postings on this forum suggesting for my ignition I may need to unplug some wires on...
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