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    Fuel in oil, how many oil changes should I do?

    I just finally figured out my carb issue and have found a bunch of fuel in my oil. It was up the dipstick about 2-3 inches. I have that oil/gas mix pumped out and fresh oil in it now. Just curious how many times should I pump and fill? And should I keep changing the oil filter each time...
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    VP 4.3GS Timing Help

    Volvo Penta EST I am getting ready to time my engine and there is only a notch on the timing chain cover and a notch on the harmonic balancer. If they are lined up is that set to 1 degree BDTC? There are no numbers anywhere else, no other markings. I have the shunt needed, just not sure what...
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    VP 4.3GS Carb Tuning Vacuum Port?

    I am troubleshooting a rich condition. Bad enough that it won't idle well, and fouls plugs. I just rebuilt the carb and want to tune it, but I do not know how to hook up the vacuum gauge to get vacuum. This engine only has a large port under the carb that goes to the PCV valve. I will be timing...
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    VP 4.3GS Fuel Delivery Problem?

    2000 Reinell 200C, Volvo Penta 4.3GS. I have been chasing a rough idle and bog at wide open for a few days. I was having intermittent problems with it cranking but no start. Now I can get it to start regularly. I rented a fuel pressure gauge set and hooked it up inline between the fuel pump...
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    Just bought boat, most gauges inoperable

    I just bought a 2000 Reinell 200C, with the Volvo Penta 4.3, 4bbl. I listened to it run in the guys shop and it ran pretty good for just being started for the 1st time in 2 years. When I took it out on the water I noticed that I don't have an accurate tach, it only goes to about 2500rpms, no...
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