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    Rattle Noise 1997 Volvo Penta 4.3 GS PLKD SX Drive.

    Hello, While working on my engine idle problem, I discovered a rattle type noise from the left side of the motor. I can hear/feel it if I put my hand on the riser.I will attach a video of the noise. Wondering if its a valve train noise or timing chain noise? How should I go about troubleshooting...
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    1997 Volvo Penta 4.3 GS Very rough at low rpm and dies if brought back to neautral

    Hi, I just took my boat out of winter storage. It started up quickly and I ran it about 1500 rpm for a few mins. When brought back to idle position it was really rough and died. These are the specs on my engine. 1997 4.3 GS PLKD 4 barrel holly carb. This will be my 3rd year with the boat. I...
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    Force 125 L/U Drain Plug?

    I want to thank everyone for helping with this Force Project. My new question is of the Drain plug for the Lower Unit. 1988 Force 125 #1254X8B. Ater changing the waterpump and watertesting it I noticed milky oil coming from the drain plug.When I removed it I had to use my impact driver it was in...
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    Impeller Size Force 125

    I wasnt sure if I needed a new thread for this question. I just purchased a waterpump kit for my 1988 Force 125 Serial # 1254X8B. It appers to me the impellor that came with the kit is too big? I think it would fit extremely tight and bend the vanes? Is this the way it is designed? The kit I...
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    Waterpump Function

    My question is where is the pee-hole/telltale located on my motor.How can I tell if the waterpump is working? My Engine is a 1988 Force 125 Serial # 1254X8B I just bought this on a Bayliner Cobra. I checked compression and its 150 in all cyliders on a cold engine.I took the thermostat out and...
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