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    Volvo 5.0Gi (2001) being sent too much fuel and vacuum pressure low

    had a mobile mechanic give me a idea of my engine condition. I tune in the spring and the plugs were pretty oily. Compression good 170-180 all cylinders. His lapttop showed it was sent higher fuel when cold but continued to do so. So, as it warmed it died because it started to flood. His...
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    2001 VDO guages need replacement

    Anyone replace their guages? 2001 5.0 Gi and I’m thinking of Faria. Do I need to change out all the senders too? any stories will help
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    Replacement gauges 248 Vista Four Winns

    im going to replace some or all gauges. Currently the tach shows roughly 400 rpm low, no speedometer, no trim. What do I need to look for or think about? All new gauges? Send them for fixing? Where can I go to find a complete set?
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    AC when NOT on shore power

    Traded in my Monterey bow rider for a 2001 Four Winns Vista 248. I’m new to Cabin on boats. Is there any way to keep my AC, microwave and range working while out for the day?
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    Sticky ignition?

    First start after a few days of no use I crank engine and nothing happens. All accessories come on, just the "start" doesn't turn engine-doesn't even try. If I go off a few times it will crank and have no problem the rest of the day. '06 Monterey 214fs. Merc 5.0 mpi
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    Snap in carpet

    The screws holding my snap in carpet are stripped out of the deck. Is there anything that I can use that holds this snaps to the deck again?? Thank you in advance. 06 Monterey 214 fs
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    Rough idle THEN ran great

    I have a 2006 Monterey 214fs. Running the 5.0 MPI. Owned it two weeks and today ran for about 30 min then decided to float. I don't have an anchor yet so roughly 4 times I idled a few minutes to re-position us. When it was time to leave the engine ran very poor and wanted to die as I gave more...
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