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    How bad are the new 2 strokes ?

    Hello,<br /><br />I'm getting old and my wife and I are thinking about trading in my four Winns run about for a pontoon boat. My dealer is apparently cuting me a fair deal, but the four stroke option is putting the price out of range. I would really prefer the 4 stroke mostly because of the...
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    FRAM????

    Thanks guys for responding to my post; "oil filter subsitute" but what's up with FRAM filters anyway????
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    oil filter substitute

    I have a late model Volvo-Penta motor which has a GM 4.3 liter block. I can easily cross reference the oil filter to a Fram or AC-Delco, etc. since the GM 4.3 liter is a common motor. The automotive filters have the same thread and diameter, but are also a little longer which will actually help...
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    4.3 liter Winterizing.. PLEASE HELP!!

    Hey Guys,<br /><br />I have a 2001, 4.3 liter volvo-penta (GM) that I'm trying to winterize myself. I have located five drain plugs, a pair for the manifolds and a pair for the block, and one just in back of the upper pulley, all which I drained. I also found a convenient pipe plug near the top...
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    noise/ vibration problem

    I recently ran my prop through the sandy bottom and as a result purchased a new (hustler) prop. I noticed a vibration at 2800-3000 RPM and also at very hard slow speed turns, only during these turns it sounds more like a grone or a rumble. I thought my new prop was the problem, but I switch back...
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    Prop Help

    Hey Guys.. I've read the post on Prop tricks. I recently bought a turning point "Husler" aluminum performance prop. I needed a prop because I had dug a new river bed in the lake last week. (not intentionally, of course). The prop went for $15 less than the OEM Volvo-Penta prop. Once again, WOW...
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    4.3 liter chevy parts

    - I have an Volvo-Penta 4.3 liter (2001, 2BL 190 H.P)) which I understand is basically a Chevy Vortec 4.3 long block that Volvo buys, and put on their own exhaust manifolds, etc. Can I use an regular automotive oil filter on this motor ? If so, does anybody know a good parts number for the...
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