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    SX-M outdrive grinding sound ???

    Hi folks. Long story short, I was having issues with my 4.3 gl not starting after a sudden stop on the water. I get the thing running, only to discover the outdrive had a really loud clunky noise in neutral. I rebuilt the engine myself and installed the outdrive. The input shat spun freely. So...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 gl just quit in the water!?!???

    Folks I really need some advice here. I was out in the bay today, and the boat ran fine for at least an hour... no problem. Then at about 2700 rpm.. it just stopped and I could not get it started. I thought maybe a battery. So, I ran and bought a new battery and nothing. It seems to want to...
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    2003 volvo penta 4.3 gl-d milky oil (Florida)

    Hi there! I have a 2004 Crownline 180 BR with a GL-D carbed 4.3. I rebuilt the engine in 2018 and she ran great that season. When I took her out of the water last time, I blew a bearing on my trailer. Fortunately, I was on the base where I store my boat (military). So, I just parked the boat...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 gl-b knocking!!!! New guy here.... please help!

    Hi guys. So. I got a free 2003 Crownline 180 br from some friends of the family. We live in FL. It has a 2003 Volvo 4.3 gl-b, and hasn’t been run in 7 years....!! I know... I got it home and went through the motions. Changed oil, impeller, thermostat, all old GAS, and flushed everything. The...
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