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Occasionally, my engine won't start with a single click heard when turning the key. Battery, terminals, wires are fine. I thought this might point to the starter solenoid.
However, it looks like the solenoid is part of the starter with no clear way to remove it without removing the starter. I...
I have a 1999 Volvo Penta 4.3GL/PWTR (s/n 4110173554) that recently lost acceleration after 1/2 throttle. The engine has 300 hours/one owner and has been serviced every year at the marina we use.
It starts like a champ, accelerates to plane up to about 30MPH / 3,000 rpm at 1/2 throttle. From...
