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    Puzzle - Power tilt nd Trim goes down not up

    Volvo Penta 4.3GL Yr 2000 + SX-M Outdrive. Bit of a puzzle. The power tilt and trim has two wires going to it, blue and a green. The outdrive will go down but not up, when up the motor does not turn. I have worked through the tests in the manual and all appears fine. If I push down I get 0...
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    Help a metric person with a tap size on US engine

    Hi, 2000 4.3GL PEFS S/N 4012018114 I took out the cylinder block drain plugs for winter and need to clean the threads to put new plug (part no 3850802) back in. Been to local tool shop and cant find anybody helpful that can tell me what tap I need. I want buy a blue point or snap on set but...
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    Rust on driveshaft splines VP 2000 SX-M (Photo)

    S/n 4202006908 SX-M 1.66 Yr 2000 VP Outdrive. Removed the drive for the winter found rust on the drive shaft in small area. See Photo : http://gallery.me.com/chrismyers#100001/IMG_6283&bgcolor=black 1) No rust on universal joints or sign of water damage 2) No water in bellows, bellow...
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    VP 4.3GL 2000 - Overheat Diagnostics

    VP 4.3GL PEFS - S/N 4012018114 Symptoms - above 1500 rpm overheat, 1500 rpm and below fine. Ran the checks from the VP Diagnostic Guide. This is what I found Idle - Pressure 2psi but did not register a vacuum on the guage 1500 rpm - Pressure 8 - 9 psi vacuum needle flickering between 0 -...
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    Thread Size for impellor housing VP 4.3GL 2000

    Yr 2000 - Volvo Penta 4.3GL PEFS - S/N 4012018114 I need to rethread one of the four threads on the supply pump (impellor) housing (3858115 p/n). Does anybody know what size tap I would need? Regards Chris
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    VP which parts diagram for my serial number

    Hi, I have a year 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3GL PEFS Serial No: 4012018114 , 3869053. I would like to view volvo parts diagrams for my engine on the internet. The only site I have found is http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/vp_sch_fs.html And they show the optons below which one does my serial no...
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    VP 4.3GL 2000 Overheating fine low rpm

    This happened suddenly, When running between 2000 - 3000+ rpm very quickly (5 mins) temperature goes from cold to very hot. Exhaust risers very hot to touch. Slow to below 2000 rpm and temperature drops and is fine. On the water I took out impeller and replaced (no problems with old one no...
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    OMC Serial Number Question - Need new manifolds

    I wonder if anybody can help. I need to purchase new exhaust manifolds and riser for a 5.7 Litre OMC engine. They are currently the log style. The boat was built in 1989 and the engine is a OMC 5.7 litre. Stamped on the engine is 99056AB (There is a question over the first 9 as another number...
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    How to diagnose water in engine (OMC 5.7 1989)

    My friends boat has a 1989 OMC engine 5.7litre and water has got into the engine on one bank but not the other. With my limited knowledge I assumed that it may be because of the exhaust manifolds corroding? Please could anybody advise what are the normal causes of water into the engine and if...
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    This is amazing hats off to the inventor

    http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bfd_1176295520 I saw this video of a tablesaw that wont cut your fingers off. It looks amazing a really good invention. Hopefully i havent been suckered by an April fool.
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    Should I change the prop

    I weigh just under 16 stone, 101Kg or 224lb. When I wakeboard behind my Regal 1900LSR 4.3GL 190BHP boat the speed I feel comfortable boarding is right where the boat starts to get on the plane. Unfortunately as soon as its on the plane its too fast and under its too slow I start to sink!. The...
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    VP 4.3GL-PEFS 2000 - Sealing Question with pic

    I have just replaced the exhaust manifolds and risers. The elbows (2) in the diagram come with a red substance on the threads and dont leak. The reducer shown as (5) in the diagram has nothing on the threads and drips. What should I put on the threads or should I just tighten. i have the VP...
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    VP 4.3GL-PEFS 2000 - Runs great wont stop!

    At the end of last season the starter motor went. I purchased a new one not OEM but assured it was marine and exact copy. It certainly looked identical. I also removed the Alternator and coil for other reasons. Just fitted everything back together and it started and ran fine, however the engine...
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    Overhaul VP 4.3GL-PEFS (2000) What to do??

    Engine is Salt Water Only never flushed due to location. It has done 320 hours in 6 years and always been winterised and serviced. Nothing wrong on last outing hits 4800 rpm and 52mph (19ft Regal LSR). Starts fine etc. I have removed it from the boat due to things rusting with the aim to give...
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    VP 4.3GL-PEFS yr 2000 Engine Removal Question

    I have the three VP manuals Engine,Electrical and Sterndrive. The boat is 6 years old and I want to replace the exhaust manifolds and risers and repaint the engine and overhaul the wiring. Its a salt water boat and it needs some TLC. I want to remove the engine but would appreciate any...
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