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    Manifold Crack- Chevy/Volvo

    Bad news from Texas....First time out on the lake this season was a couple of weeks ago (thats the good news). Bad news is that after running the motor for awhile, my wife smelled oil. I opened up the engine compartment and saw a brown, slimy mixture of oil/water on the top and sides of the...
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    Occasional starting problem- Volvo 4.3L

    I have a 2001 Glastron with a Chevy 4.3L V-6. Occasionally the engine won't start- especially when I am in the middle of the lake and have turned the motor off and tried to restart. Basically, I turn the key and nothing happens. There is not any noise from the starter or any other...
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    Occasional starting problem- Volvo 4.3L

    I have a 2001 Glastron with a Chevy 4.3L V-6. Occasionally the engine won't start- especially when I am in the middle of the lake and have turned the motor off and tried to restart. Basically, I turn the key and nothing happens. There is not any noise from the starter or any other...
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    F150 V6 for towing short distance

    I am considering buying a new F150 with the 4.2L V-6 engine (200 hp, 250 ft-lbs torque). The towing capacity, with a 3.55 rear end and manual transmission, is rated at 3,500 lbs. Boat and trailer together are less than 3,000 lbs. loaded. I realize this is probably not the best set-up, but I...
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