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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    Yes replaced, with new gasket, thanks will double check.
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    Lumpy idle after carb rebuild | Holley 2300 | Volvo Penta 3.0 GS

    Hi all, Last year out on the boat always had trouble starting would need multiple cranks at WOT! From research, it was time for a carb rebuild for this season. Just a note last year had a change of oil, sparks full service etc. On completing the rebuild of my Holley 2300 for Volvo Penta 3.0...
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    3.0l glp volvo penta with yellow sludge under distributor cap

    If the engine is not turning over but the starter is clicking/ticking, then likely the starter is not engaging. Check battery, starter solenoid, grounds and cables/fuses.
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    Gimble Bearing

    The reason is usually due to water ingress wearing away at the internals holding the bearing, either from leaky bellows or the grease nipple. I've had this myself. As advised, the best way it to stake around where the bearing fits, then use Loctite 641 designed to retain bearings. I pulled...
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    VP SX-M trim cylinder - bleeding method?

    That simple?! Music to me ears, thanks Scott.
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    VP SX-M trim cylinder - bleeding method?

    Hi all, Swapping the power steering pump over and stupidly turned the outdrive whilst hopping out the boat to work on something else, how do you bleed the RAMs? Is it just a case of topping up the power cylinder fluid and turning left to right/up down? Thanks
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    Volvo Penta SX grease tube fix alternative.

    Nice write up, I think I have the same issue.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    Cheers Bondo - with the sound of the U-Joints protesting, it's not something I've heard before, hence bringing this new sound up. Must be something going on there.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    Sparks look clean and fine. Check the video out I've uploaded to this post sounds like more toward the outdrive now? The outdrive was off earlier in the year everything aligned and bolted back up and torqued properly.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    That's my concern bondo. I can go slow without any noise, increase speed to 3k rpm then the sound happens, after increasing beyond it stops. Would you still think that's the result of bad fuel? Should it not happen all of the time? I'll check sparks today.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    Still think could be exhaust related, any further thoughts from the experienced people on here? Would bad fuel cause any future issues with wear and tear? Thanks
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    OK new update here. Still unclear what the noise it but dampens down when going quicker. Just concerned on opening her up if it's something more sinister.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    I'll also add that she is quite hesistent to start. Needs quite a lot of throttle even when warm to get her going. This is with new spark plugs too.
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    I've tried to get a video of this attached here. I think it could be exhaust riser related as I replaced this. However its very difficult to pick up this exact sound on a phone camera. It's very apparent when driving. As can be seen in the video there is a lot of shaking around the exhaust...
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    You think so bondo, could that damage anything like pistons? Would that not show on just reving without a load?
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    Also to note I can't reproduce this noise just revving the engine, only when under load out on the water. I'll try and post a video later today. Thanks
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    Loud tapping noise when accelarating under load 3k rpm

    Hi all, First time I've been out on the boat this season after some routine maintenance. Including risers, gimbal, oil sparks, outdrive oil change - standard servicing really. The boat under slow speeds, no issues at all, when accelerating getting up to 3k rpm or there abouts, there is a...
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    Volvo Penta | Power Steering Hose Size

    It's jubilee clip so must be return line, thanks Scott - will get this on order.
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    Volvo Penta | Power Steering Hose Size

    @scott valid point, apologies I thought I'd added model year etc. It's a 2003 VP 3.0 GSP-C Thanks
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    Volvo Penta | Power Steering Hose Size

    Hello all, Last time I was with the boat I noticed ATF fluid leaking from one of the hoses connecting to the power steering pump, the hose in question is the one with the jubilee clip not the ones going to the RAMS (I assume). I'm not with the boat and forgot to measure the width of the hose...
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