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    92 volvo 4.3 penta outdrive question.

    Is there a "special tool" needed for getting the "drain plug" off this drive?It seems like a wide slot, the Home depot stores dont seem to have anything that wide.Is there a trick to this or a special tool the boat shops use.Even the dipstick I had to use my screwdriver sideways because of the...
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    Causes of water intrusion in outdrive?

    What are some ways water can get in to the outdrive and cloud oil?Engine in question is a Volvo Penta 92 4.3.Thanks.
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    Causes of water intrusion in outdrive?

    What are some ways water can get in to the outdrive and cloud oil?Engine in question is a Volvo Penta 92 4.3.Thanks.
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    Volvo penta 4.3 AQ430 changing outdrive oil

    What is the procedure for changing the outdrive oil on this boat?Can the oil be refilled from the top or must it be filled from the bottom like an outboard?Thanks.
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    Prop repair??????

    Out on the lake on the weekend and ran over submerged rock in 15ft.of water,took some nice chuncks out of my aluminum prop.How bad before it's beyond repair?p.s. got back to dock no problem like there was no damage full speed and all (like normal) was'nt till I puller her out of the water I...
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    outdrive oil

    Can someone tell me what the outdrive oil "should look like"?Thanks
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    Teak

    Hello maybe someone can give me some opinions here regarding teak.I love my teak want to protect it the best I can.On my 20 ft cuddy I have two teak doors approx.15"x36" could I or should I use varathane to protect what are the advantages and disadvantages any opinions thanks.
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    Bow Rails

    What would be a good product for shining-up the bow rails?Any suggestions would be great.Thanks
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    Toronto area Boaters!

    I wonder if anyone who boats in the Toronto area can tell me if the any of the "center islands"have transient docking available?We have been there on the ferry but have not noticed if there is public docking where we could tie-up for the day.Thanks.
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    canvas top on cuddy

    Has anyone had experience trailering a boat with the top left on?I have a 19 ft cuddy that has the top that opens by the middle of the windshield and slopes down to the transom.Could I get away with pulling it this way or would it be best to take the top off every time I pull it?Thanks..Star
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    Canadian Boaters

    Have any of you fine boaters out there heard of a "Wilker" boat?I heard they are manufactured in London Ontario but they dont seem to have a website and I cant find any info on them.Are they a decent boat? Thanks.
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    Trailer Question.

    On my Meltrail trailer with surge brakes there is a refill cap for DOT 3 on the top.under the spot where the hitch goes to the ball there is what appears to be a "shock absorber"about 9 inches in length.I notice this year the the hitch moving forward and backward quite easily while on the truck...
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    Meltrail Question

    I have a Meltrail trailer with carpeted bunks,carrying a 19 ft cuddy.My question is am I required by law (in Canada) to have "tie downs" I have been using it without for 2 years now but was just wondering why I see some with and some without.On the bunks the boat does not move at all so I really...
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    19 ft cuddy cover question

    I own a 19 ft cuddy I am looking for a cover the one's that Wal-Mart sell in the box for a hundred bucks look good but in every store on every box they always say "exept cuddy".What is the reason why is it so difficult to find a cover (resonably priced) to fit a cuddy ? :confused:
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    seat material question

    The seats in my 91 cuddy actually look like they are real leather with the feel and grain etc.Is this possible?I thought all boat seats were vinyl.
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    gimbal bearing

    Can someone tell me the symtoms of a worn gimbal bearing or a bearing about to fail.Thanks
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    91/Volvo Penta outdrive question?

    My 1991 Volvo Penta 4.3 has 2 bellows one at the bottom (when engine raiseed) and a wider one at the top.I have noticed a crack in the rubber just above the clamp.my question is could I not fix this with say an "inner tube" repair kit and glue the splice.I mean rubber is rubber and if it would...
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    side window plastic

    I have a 19 ft.cuddy one of my zippered plastic windows is missing.Can I just take the other side to a canvas shop and have them make me a window "opposite" of the one I do have.I am pretty sure the snap buttons and zippers should "mirror" the other side.Any comments.Thanks.Star
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    Volvo Penta 430B outdrive question

    My 1990 Volvo Penta outdrive has a bellows (looks much like a cv joint boot in a car) I just noticed there is a crack in it.my question is what does the "boot" protect? How serious is the crack,and can I fix it with duct tape?It looks like it would be a job to put a new one on it looks like the...
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    impeller instalation question

    I am just about to install a new impeller in a Volvo-Penta 4.3 the instuction sheet states to use "gasket cement",I have worked on car engines ie.thermostats etc.and never used gasket cement.The gasket is foam do I need to get some cement or should I just put the gasket in and tighten down?Also...
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