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  1. barthel

    Power Steering Pump Replacement

    'Morning All, Had the boat out last weekend and the powers steering pump went Tango Uniform. I looked up the replacement (Volvo #388323) and was floored by the cost (over $300). I know it's a Saginaw pump but can't seem to find any type of cross reference or part number interchange. Anyone...
  2. barthel

    Bimini Hardware Question

    Hey All, Not sure if this is a dumb question or not, haven't really had much experience with bimini tops. On a river trip last week, 2 of the end tabs on my bimini snapped and broke. I need to replace them, and figured while I'm there I'll probably just replace all hardware on it and possibly...
  3. barthel

    Surge Brake Solenoid Help

    Hi All, I have an '01 Four Winns Horizon 180 on a single axle trailer. Trailer is equipped with disc surge brakes. The brakes had never worked, the system was gunked up and corroded when i bought it. So, after going through the entire system, the last part to replace was the solenoid. I...
  4. barthel

    Outdrive Question

    Hi All, I have a 2001 Four Winns with the SX-M out drive. I've pulled the out drive for maintenance and ahd a couple of questions. Can I replace the both bellows without removing the pivot housing? I got them out, just not sure how hard they'll be to get back in. Next, has anyone found a...
  5. barthel

    VP SX-M Gimbal Bearing Question

    Hey All, Getting ready for river season and doing the outdrive maintenance (bellows, gimbal bearing, fluid, U-Joints, etc). I found the correct part numbers for the parts but have a few questions about the parts. The gimbal bearing has 2 part numbers, old style 3853807 (greaseable) or new...
  6. barthel

    Confirm my Anchor Rode/Line Choice

    Hi All, I'm heading out to the Colorado River next week (Parker) and wasn't 100% about my anchor set up. We leave the boat in the water overnight rather than beach it pr pull it back up on the trailer. So, box anchor with it's metal bar attachment (about 18"), 15' of chain (D shackled on...
  7. barthel

    Surge Brake Solenoid

    Evening all, I have been trying to bleed the surge brakes on my trailer. Long story short, the master cylinder was a ball of rust and completely shot. Pulled it off to replace it. When I had it off, I blew air through all lines to clear them of any debris. Got the system back together and...
  8. barthel

    Timing "Issue"

    Morning All, I was trying to set and/or verify the initial timing on my boat this morning and ran into an issue that I need help with. First, the particulars: 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3GLPEFS engine, Delco EST distributor and an SX-M outdrive. I followed the instructions provided by Don, warm...
  9. barthel

    Last Prop Question, I Promise (at least for now)

    I posted this previously but I got wrapped around the axle with some of the responses I got, so I thought I'd make the questions more direct and simpler. Here are my stats as of now; 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Boat is slow climbing out of the hole (4 to 5 seconds) and...
  10. barthel

    Advice on Possible Prop Swap

    Morning All, First, the particulars; 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Boat is slow climbing out of the hole and seems to lose plane easily (below 2200rpm's) 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. Volvo Penta QL Aluminum 3 blade 3) Current prop...
  11. barthel

    Blinker Issue

    Evening All, I have a strange issue I need some help with. I recently changed my trailer lights to LED's (long story) and have come up with a strange situation. Both lights come on as "running" lights, but the left one does not work as brake or blinker. I hooked up a battery charger to the...
  12. barthel

    Power Steering Rack

    Hey All, I have an interesting situation I could use some input with. The last time I had my boat (2001 Four Winns Horizon 180LE 4.3L VP) out I noticed that the power steering rack would "rumble". I've checked the belt (good tension) and the fluid level (solid on "cold") and both seem fine...
  13. barthel

    Sealing a Thru Hull Transducer

    Evening all, I am replacing a thru hull transducer for my boat. The old one came out OK, but I had a question about the new one. When I install it, would it be better to use 3M 4200 (semi-permanent) or 3M 5200 (permanent) sealant? Thanks
  14. barthel

    Need Help Locating Rocker Switches

    Hey All, Well, feeling like an idiot but my eyes are crossed from searching the internet all day, and I STILL can't find what I'm looking for. So, with all the building/restoration/modding that goes on here I thought I'd throw it out to the pros. What I'm looking for is a Contura style rocker...
  15. barthel

    4.3GL Idle Issue (Am I missing a spring)

    Evening All, In an attempt to solve a dieseling issue, I tried to adjust the idle on my boat tonight. Here's what I noticed; Once the engine was warm, I adjusted the idle screw, there was no change in engine speed. Turned back the other way ( few turns), same thing, no change. I grabbed the...
  16. barthel

    Bilge Pump Question

    Hi All, Forgive me if this has been covered a thousand times before, but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for in search. My boat currently has an Attwood V500 bilge pump, activated by a switch on the dash. I have been considering converting it to an automatic (like the Sahara 750)...
  17. barthel

    Belt Question

    Evening All, I am doing a tune up on my engine this week (VP 4.3GL with SX-M outdrive). Standard tune up, plugs, wires, dist cap and rotor, oil, etc. I was going to replace the belts and was wondering if there's any reason I can't get belts from the auto supply store rather than Volvo/Penta...
  18. barthel

    4.3GL Spark Plug Wires

    Evening All, Anyone know if you can use automotive spark plug wires from a similar year GM or Chevy 4.3? ('01 4.3GL PEFS) The only place that seems to have the VP wiresets wants $120 for them.
  19. barthel

    Cover Question

    Hey All, I have an Empire cover for my boat which I mostly use just to cover it in the driveway. Next week we're going to the Colorado River which is about 300 miles. The cover has straps and is supposedly "trailerable". What do I need to watch out for when trailering a covered boat? Would...
  20. barthel

    Merc Control Cable Question

    Evening all, I was lubing the cable and pivot points last weekend when I noticed something that didn't seem right. My engine is a '98 Merc 3.0L with an Alpha One Gen II outdrive. While I was greasing the control cable block on the starboard side of the engine I noticed the block was slightly...
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