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    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    Do you happen to have a picture of how you connect the hose directly to the water pump on a volvo?
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    Removing outdrive trimmed up a little bit?

    Thank you for clarifying.
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    Removing outdrive trimmed up a little bit?

    Meaning...better to trim it up a little and have solid contact with stand?
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    Removing outdrive trimmed up a little bit?

    Meaning...better to trim it up a little and have solid contact with stand?
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    Simple winterization process / draining 4.3gl

    I am attempting to winterize my VP 4.3GL (1999 or 2000) for the first time by myself. From what I understand, the basics are: - Lower Unit gear oil change (doesn't apply as I have to repair my lower unit this winter) - Engine oil change - Fogging oil - Opionally run non-toxic anti-freeze...
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    Running Volvo Penta 4.3GL with outdrive removed?

    I have a 1999 Larson SEI 186 with a 4.3gl and an sx-m sterndrive. I have some damage to my lower unit, and am in the process of removing the outrdrive. I am also preparing to winterize my boat for the first time by myself and am curious how I can give the system water with the outdrive...
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    Removing outdrive trimmed up a little bit?

    I would like to remove my sx-m outdrive for the first time. I have drained all of the gear unit oil. The service manual specifies to have the unit trimmed down fully. However, in order for me to get solid contact between my home-made dolly and the anti-ventilation plate, I would need to trim...
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Thank you for the tip, that makes sense
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Sorry, been out of town and off the forum for a couple weeks. Thank you for your response and suggestions!
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Sorry, been out of town and off the forum for a couple weeks. Thank you for your response and suggestions!
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Thank you for your response. Yes, they already drained the oil. I realize if the oil was milky that means at least a seal failure. Could the growling and vibrations still have been from u-joints ? Maybe multiple issues? I feel like it'd be an easier repair if the gimble bearing and bellows...
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Thank you for your input. I have been getting yearly engine oil changes as part of the winterization, but in hindsight I don't think the mechanic was changing the gear lube every year. I only recently learned that should be changed annually after investigating this damage. In hindsight, I...
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    Hey everybody, I have a 2001 Larson SEI 186 with a Volvo Penta 4.3GL and SX-M outdrive. I had it in the shop to have a fuel leak addressed and received the following message from the mechanic..."While water testing the Larson, roughly 15 minutes into the test, I began to hear a growling noise...
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    Stereo Replacement Wiring Questions

    Hey, thanks for your response. As far as the wires, can the existing power wires coming from the battery (red, black, and yellow) be larger than the ones I hook them to in the new stereo's wire harness? I'm not trying t re-run all the existing wire if I don't have to
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    Stereo Replacement Wiring Questions

    Hello, I have a 2001 Larson Bowrider. I bought the boat about 4 years ago and the stereo has been nun-functional since I got the boat...Clarion XMD2 stereo. I am attempting to replace the stereo and speakers with Kenwood KMR-M332BT and 4 6.5 inch speakers (KFC-1653MRW). I have some wiring...
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