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    Fuel water seperator change

    I have a 4.3 VP Gl sx drive in a 01 fourwinns. I have winterized and want to change the fuel separtor/filter. Is it under pressure? Or can I just unscrew it and replace it with the new one?<br />If under pressure then what? Disconnect the battery? Thanks
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    yamaha 115 4 stroke stalls

    My fathers 115 yamaha 4 stroke stalls out after you bring it from speed back to idle in gear. Starts fine, runs fine, always starts right up after stalling. Doesn't stall when you shift from nuetral to forward at idle only when its running above idle and you slow down. FYI it doesn't do it...
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    Sand in the cooling system

    I have a 4.3 GL volvo penta. I was winterizing this weekend. When I opened up one of the drains the water came shooting out with a good amount of sand in it. This is after running the engine on the muffs for about 15 minutes. Is this a problem? If so what should I do?
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    Trailer and storage question

    I want some opinions on this. I read once that when storing a trailer (with a boat on it) for a long period of time to put the trailer on jack stands or similar to take the weight off the tires. The theory is the tires would become slightly deformed ( out of round) from sitting in the same...
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    I/O starter problems

    I have a 2000 four winns 180, 4.3 volvo penta GL 190 hp. Two years ago I forgot the plug and got a good amount of water in the bilge. A few weeks and after working fine for a few trips my boat wouldn't start. I took it to the dealer and was charged nearly $300 for a new starter and...
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