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    SPARK PLUGS

    In a Volvo 4.3 penta engine I just pulled the plugs to change them they had RT43 AC plugs gapped at .035 are these plugs ok to use or should I go with Volvo plugs the engine seem to run finne all last season on the old ones.Thanks
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    swim platform

    I own a 19 ft "cuddy" sterndrive and would like to know if it is possible to install a swim platform on this boat (sure would come in handy).Any suggestions would help.Thanks.
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    Has anyone heard of this I/O engine?

    I have what my manual describs as a Volvo Penta 4.3 with the number 430 on the flame arrestor cover.My problem is I am trying to get an impeller for this motor and no Volvo dealer has heard of this motor.The owners card states it is a 430B doe this help?Thanks Star.
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    broken studs

    Is it possible to pap out 2 broken studs from the water pump cover plate or what is the part that the cover plate goes on to and how difficult to fix...4.3 volvo penta model 430sp
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    Help!!

    I just put the muffs on to fire up the engine after the winter,before storing it and after having it winterized everything was fine,now when I fired it up there was water pouring from the impeller cover and I noticed 2 of the 4 brass screws were sheared off.I suspect when they did the...
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    understanding terminology

    As I am fairly new to boating can someone out there explain the terms I/O sterndrive,inboard.I am confused.I own a 19 ft cuddy with 4.3 volvo,tilt trim on the stick.Do I have an I/O or sterndrive?Thanks for helping a newbie.
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    Volvo penta 4,3

    Can someone with some knowledge on this moter tell me in the serial number is there a digit that represents the model year?Thanks
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    Volvo penta 4,3

    Can someone with some knowledge on this moter tell me in the serial number is there a digit that represents the model year?Thanks
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    Oil question

    Since I am fairly new to boating can someone more knowelgeable explain to me why you would use 20w40 oil in an engine that is basically a car engine a volvo penta 4.3 which I understand to be a chevy block engine and for the car the same motor uses 5w30 is it due to the higher rpms.Just curious...
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    Oil question

    Since I am fairly new to boating can someone more knowelgeable explain to me why you would use 20w40 oil in an engine that is basically a car engine a volvo penta 4.3 which I understand to be a chevy block engine and for the car the same motor uses 5w30 is it due to the higher rpms.Just curious...
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    Wilker Boats

    I never see any post on this builder out of Canada but have heard they "hand-build" roughly 500 boats a year.I have talked to a few people that rave about how great they are, any suggestions?
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    What is a "spider"

    While getting re-fueled at the marina on the weekend the kid pumpin the gas said sounds like ya got a spider in the tank,when I asked him how he knew that he said he could hear it.Is the kid shootin me a line or has someone else heard of this,and what should I do about it (if anything).Thanks
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    Fuel Spillage

    I own a 19 ft cuddy and just today when I was filling the tank fuel started to come out of "what looks like" a small chrome vent located at the transom about 2 feet from the fuel cap.Anyone have any ideas what that could be it has never done that before???
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    Hull Weight

    Can someone tell me, when a manufacturer says the "hull weight" is 1568 lbs.does that include the weight with the motor or is that additional.Thanks.? :confused:
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    19 ft.cuddy Wilker 4.3 volvo penta

    Can anyone give me the approx.weight of this boat with engine,need to know for trailering purposes,buddy says class 2 hitch is fine but I wonder..p.s. pulling with a 2000 windstar 3.8.Thanks
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    gas system additives???

    I have a cuddy with a 4.3 volvo penta 2bbl carb.Would it be ok to put some carb/gas system cleaner in the fuel as routine maintenance as one would for a car or is a boat different in this regard.Thanks :confused:
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    boating laws in Canada

    I have a 19 ft, cuddy with fixed plumbed in toilet,my inlaws were wondering if alcohol can be consumed and or carried on board this boat for the passengers(of course the driver would not be drinking) Thanks for your help.
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    antifouling or not????

    I have a 19 ft cuddy, great shape I want to repaint the bottom should I use antifouling paint or not I cant seem to find a high gloss black antifouling paint my boat does not stay in the water.What is the purpose of antifouling paint?Thanks. :confused:
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    High oil pressure

    Could someone more knowlegable than I please tell me some causes for high oil pressure far as it will go to the right at WOT then comes down a little at 3000 rpm,temp is fine below half all the time.It's a 88 volvo penta 4.3 model 430 sp.Thanks
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    1988 cuddy 4.3 volvo penta

    I wonder if someone could tell me if 1200 hours on this motor is a lot or average use.Thank You.
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