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    2004 Volvo Penta 4.3 gxi power steeering pump swap from port too starboard

    Recent months steering locks , Requiring pressure too free , Once freed PS smooth , Various positions More noticeable when turned too end either direction Last season PS actuator was replaced due too a severe cylinder leak of PS fluids Son saying Dad could be Cable from wheel ??? Could be...
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    Volvo Penta 4.3 Gxi Removal ??

    Not sure if my skill level is up too this job I do most of my own repairs when I can , but find working on these engines in this boat challenging , Almost easier too remove engine too preform work then too work with engine in place TWIN VOLVO PENTA 4.3 GXI Duo prop drives 2003 Regal...
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    4,3 Volvo Penta Riser Extension = PURPOSE

    I have twin 4.3 Volvo Penta engines on my Regal Needed too get too Kohler Gen , Difficult too reach areas of gen set since its tucked under deck and riser of port engine stops my arm from reaching Removed riser & external oil filter , , Have supply of green Volvo Penta gaskets ( from...
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    ANY MARKING on Volvo Penta duo props indicating port / starboard ?

    I had my F 4 's re- pitched too F 2's . Corrected my problem Asking shop , is there a difference in port / starboard ? He said NO they are the same only go on one way ? I installed Boaters swear by twin screw ? They say they dock never using wheel only engines ? Twin screw is new too me ...
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    2003 Volvo Penta Steering Issue - Some thoughts PLEASE

    Boat is a 2003 Regal Commodore Twin 4.3 VOLVO PENTA 2 years ago steering actuator ( piston leak ) RE- Placed with new Volvo Penta Recently developed power steering issue . . Turning steering all the way port locks . Turning all way starboard , locks Pressure on wheel it frees Under...
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    Wanted too Share oil leak from hose . Could have destroyed my new long block

    Few months ago I had a shop install new long blocks using all my accessories . Twin 4.3 GXI Volvo Penta with duo props Volvo's oil filter design is separate from engine . Filter spin on assembly mounted too riser Two high pressure hoses returning too engine During that day seas were ruff and...
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    Volvo penta power steering hard at tunes ?

    Twin Volvo penta 4.3 twin duo props year 2004 two years ago power steering actuator seal was leaking a pint of PS fluid into bilge of coarse no rebuilt only new Volvo part Due too limited work space starboard engine almost had too come out but they were able too get pins out recent weeks...
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    Floatation Foam/ transom replacment on a 1984 walk around .

    Not sure what I am going too do . Owing 20 years .a 1984 Sea Ray . Not your typical Sea Ray , Sea Ray company known for cruisers Since they owed Boston Whaler they came out with the Fisherman under the Sea Ray logo Styled life a Whaler of those years . Different sizes ( 21 - 26 ) &...
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    I think power steering pump or pulley bearing is cause for ruff noise ?

    Some thoughts on what I should look for . Boat has twin 4.3 Volvo penta 2004 . New long blocks recently installed using old external parts except starter & alternator Knowing the spring on my belt tensioner on starboard engine was weak . At times would make noise ( so I thought ) . Belt...
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    Need idea " Zipper broken . Temp fix too connect side ensign glass too top canvas

    Need idea " Zipper broken . Temp fix too connect side ensign glass too top canvas I am leaving this Sat for a mini voyage . Not enough time too find a canvas person Discovered zipper on my ensign glass will not connect too canvas top ????? Never used . Glass is apx 4 ft long, 3 feet wide ...
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    Some sort of idea too a temp fix on a einsign glass too canvas zipper

    I am getting ready for a mini voyage departing this Sat . I have a Regal Commodore model 2860 . Rarely do I install ensign glass . It is the type glass zipped too the top canvas At home port I am at dock, when it rains stay in cabin . Since I might be under power and experience our daily...
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    Underwater lights install

    Wanting too install underwater lights too be used mostly at dock too see fish Boat Has a large swim platform Options I am considering mounting on trim tabs ? Prefer Mounting under swim platform ? Will not be submerged just above water under water lights on swim us not underwater ? Will it...
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    Rotating twin engine 4.3 gas engines on voyage , will it converse fuel ?

    I have a 2004 Regal Commodore . Model 2860 twin 4.3 gas engines . Boat is around 30 ft I have a trailer for Regal , not a fan towing long distance .At Boat ramp putting in myself is OK , taking out STINKS The voyage is via water not on highway . Retired spend a lot of time aboard ...
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    V-P 4.3 Fuel Pump Problem

    I am here in Fla, Use my boat weekly , Both engines are TWIN Volvo Penta 4.3 GXI Electric fuel pumps purchased new 2 1/2 years old out of warranty. . Around 3 weeks ago , port engine would not start, ( cold ) cranking away ( starboard started fine ) THINKING no fuel getting too rails, ...
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    Looking for a good portable generator too replace kohler

    Kohler 5E generator .on my 30 ft cruiser needs rebuild , Built 2003 present hours 250 Recently almost a fire and can not use . Port engine blocks engine . Generator has too come out , port engine has too come out . Big expensive job for an item seldom used. Only make coffee while at sea ...
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    Needed small boat dehumifider - what brand ?

    What brand dehumidifier would you recommend for my needs ? Owing boat 3 years, never had moisture or mildew growing Boat is 31 ft cruiser has main cabin, walk in head, aft cabin . . I am retired and spend a lot of time aboard, windows open , using A/C My marina offers what...
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    front engine mount glassed on floor how too remove ?

    I have a 21 ft 1984 walk around cuddy fisherman sea ray , 4 cylinder mercruiswer IO Removing engine for swap discovered soft areas in transom . 1984 , transom work common planning on cutting transom too possibly keep boat ? Not sure if I want too tackle but returning from a CL transom guy ...
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    how can I test if I have a bad starter on my 4.3 volvo penta ?

    I am in Fl and use my boat weekly . Engines 2 Volvo Penta 4.3 Weeks earlier installed 2 new batteries after new long blocks were installed . Long blocks have new starters . New engines, new batteries , Hoping no problems for a while HA HA LOL Running fine , then starboard...
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    Installing fuel water seperator , one fuel tanks feeds both engines

    Purchased 2 fuel water separators for my 4.3 Volvo Penta On boat one fuel tank feeds both engines. Each engine has external Volvo penta fuel pumps with fuel filter Looking at new water fuel separator it has 4 threaded openings with arrows pointing flow directions opposite of each other Is...
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    2003 volvo 4.3 twin engines fuel issue/ or pump

    New purchase and limited on knowledge on this regal 28 commodore . Twin Volvo engines Prior too purchase ran poorly, could not get on plane Tested days later n and it ran great ? Same fuel, that is was sitting 9 months Purchased Boat Boat can not get on plane ? both engines fire up changed...
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