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  1. Lawnpro979

    Gimbel berring

    I'm assuming when this berring is going out. Or has....there is a lot of noise comming from the outdrive....... New to this and my 4.3 while running with muffs is quite the rattle....... Is this going to break the bank!
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    Holley carb

    Can't find previously post....but I think I've asked before I did a carb rebuild on my VP 4.3 2700 carb The build went well, replaced pump power valve 2.5 main jet seat.....checked the float level... When taking the boat out it runs great...can go all over the lake...run wide open for ever...
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    Lake Somerville

    Anyone here that goes to Somerville
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    Carb rebuild

    Hay guys... Did a carb rebuild, turned out ok I had to take it back off 2 times. And I had a voltage gauge out. Got that replaced. The ole VP 4.3 is running better than new. We took her out last weekend 80 degree temp here in Texas. eat your heart out. But I wanted to say thx for the expert...
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    New forum topic

    With my experience....or lack there of......with Holley Carbs. I was surprised there wasn't a carb forum
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    Holley carb 2300 2 barrel

    After rebuilding my carb on a Volvo penta 4.3 everything went well. Took it out yesterday taking off from dock was uneventful. No issues ran great. Stoped for a while with engine off. Then when started back up. After about 30 seconds it died. Acted like ran out of fuel......took 3 or 4 try's to...
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    Anti-Siphon Check Valve

    Seems I have a check valve making noise....it seems as f it's blowing air....the one on the other side s quite. And it seems it's sucking air..... Not sure how these work.....can someone explained. And do I need to replace? Volvo penta 4.3 Thx
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    Testing the voltage gauge

    Getting my boat ready for the season! I'm In Texas...... Getting the warning buzzer and noticed the gauge is not displaying right amount of voltage....... I know alt. Is putting out 13 because I tested it. But I don't know how to test the gauge.... Thanks
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    Deck cleaner

    SURE STEP DECK PROTECT KIT ? by Aurora Boat Products Anyone ever use this stuff?
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    Hydro lock

    Found out today my boat has hydro lock, seems the flappers wore out and allowed water to enter the engine,,,,Volvo penta 4.3 Going n reverse she died on me, then I tried to crack it again and the engine turned over once or twice, then nothing. Like most I thought it was a starter...
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    Starter

    hey guys: Last year I had a starter installed in my boat it has a valvo penta 4.3 engine " its a PITA to get too...... last weekend while on the water I stopped at the marina, and when i left the boat died. it's sometimes cold nature, went to start it back up and it turned over a time or two...
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    Carb numbers.... Can't figure it out

    Holley I think a 2300 but looking at the numbers I can't find a listing fora rebuild kit
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    Fuel additive ?

    Wondering if anyone with a carb'ed engine uses any additive ? Seems like after coming off winterization my 4.3 Volvo starts easer, I added fuel stabilizer. Also do you see any advantages to running premium fuels? Thanks
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    Stereo, I can see?

    Ok I'm getting older. I have a single din JVC in my boat that works great. But I'm always pushing the wrong buttons. Does anyone know of a plane Jane Stereo that I could install? Thanks
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    Auto Bildge pump

    The pump went out on my boat. I was wondering if there is any recommendations, Anything to watch out for ? it's an​ auto pump. I really cant see the name brand until I remove some of the engine cover braces. it's a carville 187 Volvo penta 4.3 if that matters...... Thanks
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    2005 Carville Auto Bilge pump

    Hey Guys, Long story A week ago I took my boat out, Checking this and that after winterizing, This weekend I took her back out and noticed when starting the engine it seemed slow. I raised the engine compartment and it was full of water. "It did rain"​ Turned on the Bilge pump Event...
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    Condensation

    Hey guys, My 1st ownership of an inboard boat. After Winterizing, Covering the boat up with a boat cover. " I don't have a place to keep it inside" I uncovered it to charge the battery and look around. Noticed the engine compartment has a ton of condensation in it.Wondering if this in Normal. Or...
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    Holley Rebuild kit

    Winter's here and I thought it's a great time to rebuild the ole carb, But the numbers I'm seeing are conflicting.. It's a Volvo 4.3 6 I have stamped on the front of carb. 75029-2 3863241 79029-2 0075 Any help would be Greatly appreciated
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    whats this ? Pic

    hey Guys: hate to keep beating a dead horse, But what is this hose with the blue cap on it? If it's what I think, is this where some put antifreeze to the engine block ?
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    1st time winterizing Volvo penta 4.3 W sea pump

    Hey all: Correct me if I'm wrong. But everything I have read. I can drain all the water in the engine. and fog. and use fuel stabilizer and that's that.... OR I can fog, fuel stabilizer, and run antifreeze through the engine. and that's that ? I was confused about the sea pump and how...
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