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    4.3GXi-J is hard starting, completely out of ideas

    I am the only owner of the boat, motor is 2008 Penta GXi-J 4.3L I was living in SC at the time so lots of use/hours early on. In 2009 I preemptively performed the fuel pump module paint strip. I moved back north and botched winterization in 2015 resulting in a cracked block. I replaced with...
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    Solas stainless 4 blades all the same?

    i'm considering a 4 blade to replace my current 'water sports' prop, hopefully to get better hole shot and MPH holding. Current prop is Quicksilver Black Diamond 19p. I dont know GPS max speed speed on this prop as I generally dont exceed 35 skiiing. Also bouncing the rev limiter with this...
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    flip Penta SX-A to counter rotation

    Can ALL SX drives be flipped for counter rotation? My SX-A shift mechanism only has holes on one side and the shaft does not go all the way through the case like I've seen on other penta drives (perhaps newer), so I cant simply move the rod to the other side. Perhaps moving the pivot at the...
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    re-center steering wheel penta SX-a Dino wheel

    I had the drive and gimbal housing off for re-seal and now after reinstall the steering wheel is off by 90 degress. I have no idea how I managed this but is there an adjustment procedure? Can I just pull the wheel with a wheel puller and rotate/reinstall? I seem to have full travel in both...
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    4.3 GXI SXA no water coming from seawater pump

    The following are all new long block circulation pump thermostat seawater impeller, housing, o-ring, backplate outdrive gaskets (upper to lower, upper to gimbal) transom to outdrive water tube transom water neck heat exchanger and hose to transom bellows, bearing Stage one was long block and...
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    GXi Serpentine belt PN

    Just FYI, the Goodyear Gatorback belts are now sold as Continental Elite following the recent merger. None of the major parts stores are carrying them right now but they are still available on Amazon The correct PN for a 2008 4.3 GXi is 4060905
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    Volvo Penta paint colors

    I was forced to put a long block in my 2008 Stingray with a 4.3GXi I was unable to find confirmed paint codes for the red and gray used on the late motors via Google so I figured I would post here. THE red used is Chrysler Flame Red, OEM code PR4 used on 1990s Dodge vehicles. I confirmed this...
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    Fuel Pump paint removal and servicing, additional tips

    I recently was forced to put a new short long block in my 2008 Stingray 4.3GXi, as part of the the complete overhaul I decided to service the fuel cell as per...
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