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  1. texsun

    Ignition or Fuel

    Backed the boat into water, started up fine but didn't want to idle. I pushed throttle to about 2000rpm and proceeded to push it of the trailer and jump over the bow. Once in tried to get underway but it went dead. Started up again, but still wouldn't idle. Made my way past the No Wake Zone...
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    Automotive Drain Plug for VolvoPenta

    My oil plug continues to leak so I would like to install a standard automotive plug. The engine is a '96 3.0GS MNCA Serial#4110131584. Where could I get the plug I need? <br />Thanks again for the help!<br /><br />Mark
  3. texsun

    10% Ethanol

    Should I have any concerns or notice any operating change on my 96 Volvo 3.0 now that gasoline contains ethanol?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Tach question

    96 Larson 174sei volvo/penta 3.0. I replaced my steering cable and of course moved several wires and connections behind the helm. My tach now rest on the 10000 side instead of the 0 side. I have not started the boat after replacing the steering cable. Any ideas what caused that to happen of...
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    What's down there?

    I am replacing my steering cable on my '96 Larson 174SEI 3.0 Volvo/Penta I/O. When I removed the cotter pin at the cable/tiller connection and pulled up on the 1/4 inch pin - it had an upper and lower bushing also. The lower bushing dropped into a hole that looks to be behind the transom. Is...
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    Replacing Steering Cable

    I am replacing the steering cable on my '96 Larson 174SEI I/O. I would really appreciate any Hints/Tips on the removal and reinstall process.<br />Thanks <br /><br />Mark
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    Plugs for 1990 70hp Evinrude

    I have a fishing buddy on Lake Texoma. I told him I'd bring him a new set of plugs. He called me today and indicated the current plugs are QL77JC4. Can anyone suggest a good plug (NGK?) and the proper gap?<br /><br />Thanks to All!!<br /><br />Mark
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    Should I make offer?

    A neighbor has a early '90's 17 Phantom Bass Boat with a early '90's 85hp Evinrude. It has sat on his drive way uncovered for over 5 yrs. Never moved. What a shame. <br />My question is other than the floor and interior problems - what about the engine and transom. I know one of the worst...
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    Winterizing/Cheating a Little

    I have always winterized completely before the first freeze in North Texas. My son is more and more the fisherman and we have a '96 Larson 174Sei w 3.0 VolvoPenta. I still plan on winterizing before first freeze but there are some pretty decent days in December and February to fish. Would it be...
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    Tune up/Ignition System/Points?

    My '96 Larson 3.0 VolvoPenta has never had a tune up. I replace plugs every year but never removed the cap or wires. Starts good, Runs 4500-4700 if I need it to, idles good.<br /> <br />Should I replace cap & wires and such?<br /><br />My Engine Serial Number is MCNA 4110131584. Do I have points...
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    EZ UP Jack

    Several years ago I bought one of those one piece crescent shaped jacks that you place under the axle after you have a flat and proceed to drive forward as the jack lifts the tire. Well the problem was as I had always suspected - My axle was so low after the flat that the jack couldn't get under...
  12. texsun

    stripped front motor mount hole.

    My 96 Larson 174Sei 3L has a stripped port side front motor mount. I removed the lag bolt and poked around with a pick to see if the rest of the material around it was solid or rotted. It seems that the only problem is the hole is stripped out. <br />Can anyone suggest my repair options?<br...
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    motor mount /alignment/vibration?

    This weekend I noticed a vibration on my '96 Larson 174SEI/3.0/Volvo/Penta. I Know my front port side motor mount is loose. Can anyone tell me can this be the source of a vibration or should I look else where. I had the outdrive serviced in May- no parts were required and the dealer indicated...
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    Replacing Sundeck/Motor Cover

    My Sundeck/Motor Cover on my 96Larson 174 SEI rotted at the rear hinge area. I removed the upholstery last night and will build a new deck out of 3/4 exterior plywood. The plywood from the factory seems to have some kind of varnish on it, kind of a mahogany color. Is this a wood sealer? Can...
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    help w/ stiff steering

    My 96 Larson 174sei has a rack/pinion steering that has gotten progressively harder to steer. I have greased the rod that connects to the tiller with marine grease. Yesterday I removed the large nut at the stern end of the cable to expose the "other end" of the steering rod and greased that as...
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    starting question

    Each time I start my 96 Larson 3.0 I/O Volvo/Penta I have to snap the neutral button and move the throttle just a little forward - and it starts right up. I always have told myself it must be normal as the engine is carbed and not fuel injected. Idle speed is good and it idles fine - but it...
  17. texsun

    hard steering

    My 96 Larson 174Sei does not have power steering & its has gotten harder to steer over the last two yrs. Is there any way to service the rack& pinion steering? I have applied a marine grease to the steering "bar" that connects to the tiller/outdrive. That has not seemed to help.<br /><br...
  18. texsun

    need vinyl repair

    Went out this weekend for a while. Great Day! Came home and was doing a little detail work on the boat. Put the upright vacuum up on the cushion so the hose could reach into the engine well. The beater bar wore a hole in the cushion about the size of a half dollar. I would appreciate any repair...
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    locating a hull leak

    I think I may have a leak in the hull that is probably under the engine area of my '96 Larson Volvo 3.0 174sei. Would you recommend plugging the boat and filling/adding water? I trailer my boat and I guess I'd just crawl under and look for water leak. Any help is appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks
  20. texsun

    drain plug washers

    I change the oil on my '96 Volvo 3.0 on the driveway by removing the drain plug. I did not get the washers back in last fall and now I have a leak. Please tell me what type washers work best for my 3.0 Volvo. <br /><br />Thanks for the Help!
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