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    Twin volvo 6 cylinder GXI issues, also port throttle , RELATED ??

    Two weeks ago purchased a 2003 Regal , 28.6 Commodore Has twin Volvo 6 cylinder GXI fuel injected motors On first sea trial with sales guys from consignment shop boat could not get up on plane . Figured guys did not know what they were doing. Plus I really did not want a boat this big figuring...
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    I think I have fuel issues on volve 4.3 2003

    Bit long , wanted too supply details on how everything played out with my new Regal Last week purchased a 2003 28.6 Regal Commodore Engines are twin Volvo 4.3 GXI 450 hours, new rises manifolds, well maintained trailer cruiser Boat was at a consignment shop ( they know nothing about boat )...
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    Regal 2003 Commodore . 28.6 twin throttle control

    I have an issue with my throttle Twin Volvo Engines, 4.3 Starboard engine throttle handles fine Port engine throttle the handle with Trim & Tilt buttons is not engaging smooth Both throttle handles have neutral pushing in bottom of handle a (button that is pushed in ) Not engaging smooth in...
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    Twin 2003 4.3 Volvo Engines , start run smooth BUT

    Can't get out of its own way. Idles fine, but cant get up on plane, Don't remember what rpms were but both engines are in sink., but when I hit throttle down and eventually full throttle, nothing, engines cant bring boat on too plane Boat is a Regal Commodore 28.6 Twin 4.3 Volvo GXI engines...
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    Distributor Cap assembly on 2003 Volvo Engine

    Just purchased a twin engine 28 ft Regal, twin screw and Volvo engines are new too me but I am sure I will have too get too know them twin 4.3 years 2003 Port engine was running fine then developed back firing and boat could not gain any speed Was not far , No Sea Tow call, closed engine...
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    Moving up too a cruiser : Thoughts on leaving in salt water and other issues

    I am not new too boating . Looking too share my thoughts and get feedback from other boaters that experienced what I am considering doing. My present 1984 walk around , cuddy cabin 21 ft Sea Ray is a good day fishing boat. Limited comforts Years ago had 26 ft cabin cruiser . Wife and myself...
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    Best Advice on checking Title / Liens / Huricane Sandy on a boat purchase

    NEED SOME ADVICE REGARDING MY NEXT PURCHASE OF MY 27 FT SEA RAY SUNDANCER Purchased a number of boats over the years. All older fishing boats. . As long as sellers had titles I figured everything was fine, and never had a problem . In todays crazy world I have become un trusting which is...
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    Locked Steering

    1984 Mercruiser 488 engine with power steering Only happens when first turn of steering, Locks, requires two hands tugging on wheel . It eventually frees up I put boat into water, start engine . Steering wheel is locked and no movement right or left Lots of pressure on wheel it breaks then...
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    Trim & Tilt motor spits oil all around area when used

    Alpha 1 Trim & tilt motor works fine except it spits oil when used. I don't know exactly were I use boat monthly and with other issues trim & tilt was not a priority . Topping off often I have a rag under motor but now want this fixed Motor is easy too get too Once I remove what should I...
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    Back again RE: alpha 1 lower unit install

    Thanks the few posts made sense and lower unit did go up and again thought I had it done , but still not shifting from throttle Only item that I am not clear about is the ( I will call it shift tube ) don't know proper terminology Don't know what movement it should or should not have but mine...
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    Not sure whch is forward or reverse on alpha 1 install ?

    Mercruiser 488 R 4 cylinder Alpha 1 when I removed lower unit too check impeller had throttle in forward gear Lower unit came out easily When working in general area I moved the forward & reverse shaft Now having a tough time too re - install . Between water tube, gear pipe moving...
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    Water in Alpha 1 lower unit

    1984 mercruiser 4 cylinder alpha 1 Few months ago I changed my lower unit impeller. Done this before successfully. This time around I have taken lower unit off a number of times due too improper fin install and water leaking into oil . ? After # 3 removal brought too a local shop . Upon pick...
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    Water in lower unit oil in my Alpha 1 ?

    1984 Mercruiser 4 cylinder Alpha 1 This season I attempted too change lower unit impeller. Have done this before. After running on ear muffs smelt a rubber smell, then noticed temp rising on gauge System of worn out impeller. Just changed ? Dropped lower half, removing impeller and found...
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    Water in Alpha 1 lower unit

    Few months ago I attempted too change my lower unit impeller. Doing this a number of times successful in past. This time around I had issues. Changing impeller put boat into water using local, and after a number of fishing trips noticed temp rising . All systems of a N.G.impeller This happened...
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    Info on Throttle Cable

    My engine control throttle has been fighting me It has been this way for quite sometime and have been living with it. I am now at a point I want too fix I will do the best too describe without loosing you guys. Throttle control is older Quicksilver side mount single handle with trim &...
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    Tight steering & shifter throttle binds up on my 1984 mercruiser

    Two Issues Before I start changing and or messing up what advice can you guys offer Engine 1984 Mercruiser 4 cylinder power steering I have owed boat 10 years and never changed steering cable or throttle cable STEERING It gets stuck after boat is sitting . After I put pressure on...
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    Can a radiator shop clean an exhaust manifold ?

    Engine started too get hot, time too change lower unit impeller 1984 Mercruiser alpha 1 4 cylinder 488 engine 4 barrel carb self contained cooling Thinking too myself Didn't I do this recently ? Could not remember but jumped back into the job again. I live in Fl and boat used few...
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    Aluminum welding 4 my t- top - beginner

    I have a 1984 Walk Around Sea Ray Cuddy cabin 21 ft Bimini top Always bugged me that little thought went into storage of electronics , I caught a dirt cheap deal on a old very used aluminum T- Top with electronic box This T-Top was designed for a center console and when purchased one of the...
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    Tie Down Surge Brakes verses Titan ?

    Here we go again another boating issue Months ago I caught a deal ( so I thought ) on a Tie Down model 66 brake actuator Generally these sell over 150 dollars and was on clearance at a marine box store for $ 89.00 Better yet on manufacturer box it clearly says for drum or disk brakes Thought...
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    Vanier Surface what paint or varnish should I use too clean up ?

    I have a Sea Ray a 1984 Sea Ray used a vanieer on all surfaces looking like a wood stain Boat is a fisherman model. stern has no seats,. engine cover but lots of this vanier on stern and gunnel sides Corners finished in real teak Years of rain & sun plastic surface is bleached worn and...
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