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    5.7 with Bravo 3 dies when going in and out of drive, hard to start - SOLVED

    The ever continuing saga of my buddies 1997 Mariah with a 5.7L mercruiser and a bravo 3 outdrive. He damaged the prop two weeks ago, thinks he hit a rock. We had issues with the old prop nuts so new nuts came in today, new set of props; put them on and torqued them (little to no play in the...
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    Bravo 3 prop nut issue - broke down

    Buddy had to pull his props off bc he damaged them and wanted to put his new set on. The rear nut came off easy and the front prop nut came off not too bad. Went to put it back on and once we installed both props they wouldn't turn due to rear prop (front prop turned fine by itself). It appears...
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    Recommendations? - Volvo 4.3L on a Hurricane 19'

    2004 Hurricane Sundeck SD 187 (18' 10"). Boat is heavy IMO. I have trip tabs and a a stingray. Looking for better overall top speed. Currently with the family, WOT 4400-4800 - can hit about 33-36 mph. Would like to get a little more speed out of it. Current prop is the volvo OEM 19 pitch...
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    Bravo 3 Prop Nut

    Helping a buddy with his boat. He damaged his prop this past weekend so I helped him pull it off. We used a large wrench to get the prop nut off as we didn't have a 1 7/16 socket. Looking at some online manuals, he didn't have the anode or the screw that holds the anode (boat is used in...
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    Help with engine ID

    Helping a buddy ID his engine. Boat is new to him. I couldn't find a serial number anywhere so if someone could point me in the right direction, it would be appreciated. Engine is a V8 in a 2003 Mariah deck boat. He got the boat from his father-in-law and the FIL is sending the paperwork from...
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    Restoring this webbing/pockets? Looking for advice.

    This is on my buddy's new to him boat. 2003 Mariah. All of the pockets have this horrible sag and I'm trying to help him out and make them look better. Debated pulling them off and cutting them some, but the material is in really bad shape. He has 6 of these pockets we would like to redo...
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    Wheel bearing grease for gimbal and u-joints?

    Going to pull the outdrive (eventually...) and know I need to lube the gimbal bearing and u-joints. Manual calls for "wheel bearing grease" but I wanted recommendations on which product to use. I figure if I'm going to do the job, I'm going to do it right. I have a grease gun with zerk fitting...
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    Part number for Volvo Alignment tool

    I was going to order an alignment took for my 2004 TSK SX-M outdrive for when I pull the bellows, but I found two different part numbers - 3851083 and 3850609. I saw some on ebay for $20 but I was a little nervous due to the abnormal pricing. Anyone have the correct part number for my engine...
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    SX-M Questions

    Great post, this helps me a ton as I will start this in a few weeks. Did you replace the 6 nuts that hold the outdrive to the transom? If so, do you have a part number? Did you also replace the rear seal behind the gimble bearing? I've heard that is impossible to get out.
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    Which SX Drive Service Manual should I use?

    I've decided that I'm not going to pay my local dealer $1000 to inspect and replace the bellows and I think I can do it myself based on this forum and the advice a lot of people have given. I would like a manual as well to assist me through the process. I have a 2004 Penta SX drive on a red...
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    Best place to buy OEM Volvo parts?

    Going to go ahead and have the bellows replaced as I noticed a slight crack. Where is the best place to buy OEM volvo bellows? I couldn't find any on the volvo penta store. I don't have a volvo dealer within 3 hours of me.
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    4.3 GXI-E Zerk fitting on outdrive

    I've read some threads about the zerk fitting on the outdrive pulling out when used and a plastic tube attached to it. It appears my zerk is connected to a rubber tube. Also, one of the manuals I have says on to use this zerk when the outdrive is off; so what's the point of having it exposed...
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    Best way to clean silicone on boat

    2004 Hurricane SD187. The boat has a silicone bead around it near the rub rail. I want to clean it but don't want to use something that could compromise the seal of the silicone and I don't want to replace it. Any suggestions? I tried soap and water and a soft toothbrush but didn't do much.
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    Remote oil filter line replacement

    After seeing the threads on the remote oil line issues, I'm going to look at either replacing mine or taking off the remote adapter all together and put the filter on the block directly. I checked my engine and it is NOT in the recalled engines, but its close. Are the correct replacement hoses...
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    Overheating - help - 4.3L

    2004 Volvo 4.3L GXI-E on a 2004 Hurricane SD187 Engine has 106 hours on it Took the boat out today, leaving the dock the temp hit 200 and I knew we had issues. Turned back toward the ramp (1 mile) and hit 225 so I shut it down. Got a tow to the ramp and let it cool. Started it to put it back...
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    2004 4.3L GXI-E Maintenance questions

    Got a quote from the local dealer of $1600 to do some general maintenance, I think the quote is high but I'm in a one horse town. I'm hoping to do most of these myself but was looking for a little guidance and tips from the pros. I'm pretty handy but this is my first inboard. Boat is a 2004...
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    Oil marine pump recomendations for Volvo 4.3 GXI-E

    Going to attempt to change my own oil on my 4.3 GXI-E. Can anyone recommend the best manual pump for this? Lots of options online, not looking to spend the $150 for the fancy ones; hoping there is a reasonable hand pump that works effectively. Also, should I be able to pull out all 5 quarts...
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    Volvo 4.3 GXI oil pressure question

    2004 Volvo 4.3L GXI. Oil level was good. Running royal purple synthetic that has about 15 hours on it now. Total hours on engine is 104. Took the boat to the lake to start it up and let it run for a few minutes. Oil pressure was about 45 on the dash and when I revved the engine to 3000 rpms...
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    Blower vent tubing question

    2004 Hurricane SD 187 with a Volvo 4.3. I've had the boat a year. It's my first I/O as I spent my early years on a bass boat. First - love this site, lots of great info and contributors. Took the boat to the ramp yesterday to start it up and check everything (we don't have to winterize where...
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    Trim/Tilt problems - 2004 Volvo Penta 4.3i-E

    New to the forum, tons of great info here. Bought a 2004 Hurricane with a 4.3 volvo penta and 80 hours on the boat. Boat ran great until today. Trim/tilt is dead. I've spent the last 4 hours on this site and tried a bunch of the advice. When I hit the switch I don't hear anything at all...
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