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    preventive maintenance - carburator

    hi there, im running a rochester 4bbl on a 350ci so far no problems. Using the carb/choke cleaner makes any sense? will it help or prevent or just waste $? Never used it.. any opinions on that? I dont know when was the last rebuild.. thanks
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    changing impeller while floating?

    Its a simple question, dont wanna try before asking. Im worried water will start puring in! the engine is a volvo penta 1980 aq290a raw water cooled. thanks
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    Oil Pressure vs Oil Level

    hi to everyone, ive seen something really strange for the last 3 weeks. The oil gauge seems to be between 35 and 40 but when the oil it topped to FULL the pressure drops to 15/20 then over 4 or 5 hours of use will go again to 35/40. i have the dipstick and im thinking aint showing the right...
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    Fuel flow meter problem

    Hi, since ive bought the boat the flow meter sensor never really worked. It will show during 1 or 2 minutes after you start the engine and then will start droping till 0 and will stay there no matter time or any other factor. What can i do before replacing the sensor? Thanks
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    deep cycle battery questions!

    How often is recomended to equalize a deep cycle battery? Whats the gain in performing such procedure? I have 2 trojan t105 and 1 std 12v 110ah conected to dial with a heart charger/inverter. so far i learned over time.. Dont take more than 70% capacity Check water level Check corrosion and...
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    idling and starting issues!

    hi there, the engine is a aq290a and has been recentlly serviced and tuned. since its been only 6hs, and over the 3 weeks it continuslly stalls when maneuvering, docking mainlly where u try to be as gentle as u can. I did adjust the idling screw and gave some extra rpm but aint enough i guess...
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    Advice on old Volvo penta!

    Hi there, just bought a month ago a 1980 25ft cruise with a vp aq290a with a 280 outdrive. For those who dont know is a 5,7 350 gm v8 equipped with a 4bb rochester. The engine ran 1350hs since new. When i recentlly got it, there was an issue with the pitch, therefore it was changed and at WOT...
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