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  1. Jarcher3

    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    just an update on this, i ended up taking all the battery terminals and connections and cleaned and greased and the cranking maintained speed much better than it normally does. still not turning over right away, i think i have a fuel issue on cranking that i havent been able to look into the...
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    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    for the first and second, but then it will taper off after that.. its both really, it doesnt usually start right up. normally its a long crank and sometimes multiple cranks. usually out after ive run the engine for a bit then sit parked is when it doesnt do as well...
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    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    you think checking for corrosion on the low current circuits? the hard part is the engine will crank okay for the first attempt, then quickly drop in voltage for the subsequent attempts..
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    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    Okay, so just along the battery path? Or do ignition connectors or general body connections matter? The carb hasn’t been touched as long as I’ve had it.. I’ve adjusted the idle but nothing more.. mechanic(not reputable) told me they aren’t rebuildable. I did just look something up on adjusting...
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    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    im assuming start checking in the ignition system? fuel relay? starter? i have a decent mechanical knowledge but ;limited on carbureted engines.
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    4.3gl long crank runs fine once on.

    i have a vp 4.3gl pefs. 2001 larson 190lxi. its always been a long crank for it, once its running its usually fine, but we dont listen to the radio when parked to not drain the battery. i just did wires, plugs, cap and rotor. first couple of cranks was the the best its ever cranked. then after...
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    Larson 190 rear bench removal

    below that "shelf" there should be a spot where the carpeted divider to the engine area meets the seat back if i recall. look around the top of the carpeted piece for screws that screw into the back of the seat
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    snap in carpet recomendations

    So, im looking to change out the snap in carpet on my 2001 Larson 190 LXI. On a quick google, MAtworks seems to be the main one that has the template for my boat. Has anyone dealt with them? are they reputable? says they are out of alpharetta. but their prices are very good. just hard to...
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    Larson 19' BR 4.3 Volvo

    I have a 2001 Larson 190LXI 19' Bowrider. 4.3 GL Volvo Penta SX I Have had the boat for a few years now and have generally liked the prop, the holeshot was great but top speed was lower than i was wanting... i have currently a 14.5 x 19P 3 blade Aluminum solas prop. this past weekend on our...
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    Add-A-Battery

    I know its been covered but after searching for a while i cant really get the details im lost on from the other threads.... 01 Larson 4.3GL 65A alt. (figuring to use the 120A kit still) i have two batteries Starting and DC with a two bank charger and i want to add a blue sea systems switch and...
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    temp sender mixup

    so i bought a 2001 larson last april. It has the 4.3GL PEFS v6 and i have replaced a lot of the cooling system. the issue is have been having with the engine "running hot" i have gone through before. the engine itself is not running hot, the risers, valve covers and coolant hoses are warm...
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    Replace missing sunpad brace

    So i bought my boat in April of last year, when i bought it, the PO had taken off a wooden brace that held up the front end of the sun pad because it had gotten soft. my question is, if i wanted to replace that with a new piece, what would be the best way to go about making a new one? I have...
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    to leave on charger or not?

    Boat is up for the winter with the batteries disconnected. my question is should i have them plugged in for the whole winter? This is the charger that i have, its a 2 bank. I guess my question is, is it safe to leave plugged in for that long? or should i go up to the dock and charge it...
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    VDO cluster replacement to individual gauges

    2001 Larson 190 LXI 4.3GL VP SX drive paddle wheel spedo I bought a boat in april and since then the fuel gauge has been slightly off. will read half of empty when the tank has been topped off. it never really bothered me so i waited till winterizing and had the shop take a look at it and...
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    repairing snap in carpet

    so i bought a boat at the beginning of the season and it has a snap in carpet that was in okay but rough ish shape underneath. the carpet itself was good but the snaps were bad in some spots and the rubber backing was disintegrating on the parts where the snaps were bad and the wind had been...
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    Thermostat Qs

    So i got my 01 larson 190 4.3GL after i had a shop diagnose an overheat issue. they replaced the impeller and the thermostat. before they did this the engine stayed around the second or third tick form the bottom of the gauge. after they did it it stayed at the second from overheat. but it...
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    Larson 190 rear bench removal

    So there was a question on here on how to remove the back seat that i had revived.. it got closed so i thought i would post up some pictures of how to remove to back top of the bench seat on my 01' larson 190. there are screws in along the back in the middle that are accessable form the engine...
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    Stereo cover

    I have a 2001 190LXI. I went to bass pro and bought a jensen radio cover. the problem is that it does not fit the opening or the location. does anyone know of a radio cover that has the retracting flip up cover that will fit in the stock location without too much trimming?
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    Fuel tank Capacity

    Does anyone have a source for the tank capacity for a 190 LXI 4.3 I have looked through the manual and cant find any actual specs for the boat and i cant seem to find anything online. What is a decent place for larson information?
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    First time Out Diagnostics

    So after the firs few trips out i have a few things im needing to fix. 2001 Larson 190 LXI 4.3 Volvo First is fuel, When gassing the boat, it is a very slow process. my guess and the suggestions at the gas dock was a blocked vent tube. what is the best way for cleaning this out? also is...
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