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  1. Edge180

    Troubles with ignition

    I have a '02 VP 4.3 GL, new battery this year. First run this season I had a couple times where I went to restart and it acted like I had a dead battery. You know that panic look you give your boat mates when it doesn't start and you search for passersby or what we're going to use for oars or...
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    HO Atomic 4 torn cover

    Our beloved HO Sports Atomic 4 person tube bit the dust yesterday. Stress tear diagonally across the top. The bladders are in good shape. Searching the internet for a replacements I can't find a new one. Anyone know if HO sells replacement overs? I found a used one on ebay and will likely...
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    Replace rotor cap/ points when?

    General question as to when and if I should replace my rotor cap and points? I don't have any issues, just wondering if this is something that wears and needs replacing as a standard maintenance item?
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    Water skiing on Lake Tahoe

    Our family is looking at a cabin in the Keys for next summer. Admitedly, we typically go to Tahoe for snow skiiing. I've never known LT to be a good water ski/ water sport lake. I've seen the wind swells and will be advised to stay close to shore and go out in the mornings. But what I really...
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    how do you clean rub marks off?

    I've got real evidence of a poor docking attempt on the side of my boat that I'd rather not see or have others see how bad of a boat driver I can be. Pulling into a dock, I rubbed against the rubber sides of the dock pretty hard and it has left unsightly streaks along side my pretty blue...
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    erratic tachometer readings

    My tach works most of the time, but some times it's erratic and other times I watch it go beyond the capable guage (like past 7,000 rpms) all while the engine remains normal. I'm assuming this is a grounding issue but don't know where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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    oil drips at steering column

    I've got a slow oil drip under the dash behind my steering column. Is this a simply fix by tightening screws down or is it indicative of other issues elsewhere?
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    spark plug replacement

    I am curious how often folks here replace their spark plugs? I don't have an hour meter on my boat but I've owned it since 2006 and not replaced them. I am guessing we put 20-25 hours a year on it. It's a 2002 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL-A. I bought plugs from my local VP dealer and they are AC...
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    another oil question

    I drained all oil (this time from the bottom of the pan) and went to fill back up when I discovered the oil from 1.5 year ago is VP straight 30 and the dealer sold me VP 10-30 this time, both all synthetic of course. (Same dealer, same person). Does it matter if I put the 10-30 in? Is it...
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    raw water pump leak?

    In my process of changing the oil this past weekend I warmed up the oil on the muffs, I discovered water spraying/ dripping significantly from the impeller housing/ weep hole. I've changed the impeller, o-ring and sealing washer routinely (last time in May of last year becuase of the same...
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    prop maintenance

    Removing the prop just for a look-see and maintenance with a simple question: I have a 2002 VP SX outdrive. I removed the prop no problem, but could not remove the thrust bearing/washer. Any special trick to do this? My maintenance manual says to lightly grease shaft with prop grease. Can...
  12. Edge180

    One stripped stud- problem?

    Repacking my bearings I found one of the five studs to be stripped. This may be a dumb question, but is this a problem to get fixed immediately and is it something I can fix myself?
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    wheel bearing overheating?

    So as not to further hi-jack somoene else's thread I am posting my own as suggested to flush out my symptoms in hopes of fixing the problem myslef. Below is a quick run down of the equipment and service I know of: 2002 Sport Boat single axle trailer, break-away tongue, stock surge breaks, drum...
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    buffetting sound while trailering

    The past two times we've trailered our boat to the lake there is a slight buffeting sound/ feeling felt in the car while towing. At first I thought it might be a window down in the car or something. Tire pressure came to mind as well. I have a single axle Sport Boat Trailer and they were at...
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    Fried my stereo?

    Okay, I'm kinda embarrased to admit this, but when installing my battery after storing over the winter months I accidentally put the neg lead on the pos terminal and the pos lead on the neg terminal :eek: When the neg lead kept sparking, I thought somethings wrong. I then realized my gross...
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    Drip out of the weep hole on impeller housing

    I've fixed this drip before with new o-ring and the inner seal but it was a year or so ago and now I'm second guessing myelf. I noticed the leak starting her up in the driveway on the muffs two weeks ago. (Pic if from a fix a three years ago, but same sympotms) I replaced the inner seal and...
  17. Edge180

    How much do I remove to replace spark plugs?

    I want to replace my plugs but can't seem to get at them without 1) removal of a ton of the forward transom, seating and engine bay cover or 2)use a articulating wratchet neck (which I've read is a no-no on plugs). Anyone here replaced plugs on a boat like mine and have any slick tricks...
  18. Edge180

    hour meter

    I know on my boat an hour meter was an option that the original owner did not purchase, but does anyone know if the engine has an internal meter that I can learn how many hours are on my boat? I've got a carbed 4.3 VP-GL. Thanks!
  19. Edge180

    refinish an old wood ski

    I've got an old wood topped O'brien ski that is showing it's age and would like to refinish it. It looks like the varnish is at the end of it's life and I would essentially like to re-finish it. If I sand it down I'm afraid I'll loose the logo stickers and was wondering if there is a place I...
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    How to get my dad outta the water!

    So my dad taught me everything I know about slalom skiing and now he's not able to get himslef out of the tunnel of water without dropping a ski. He can stilll cut and cross the wake like any other intermediate to advanced skier. However, this past weekend we lost yet another ski after...
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