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    4.3L GL overheating issue

    I started up my 4.3L GL for the first time yesterday on the muffs. It started running hot. I checked the raw water impeller and it was good. I pulled the hoses of the raw water pump and turned the water on and no water is coming out of the supply hose in the bilge. I put the garden hose in...
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    Is a thermostat really necessary?

    In the process of winterizing the boat I was reminded again that the local boat repair shop did not install a thermostat in my Mercury reman engine when they installed it a couple of years ago. Do I need to put one in? I'm in the south and water temps around here are pretty warm in the summer...
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    Voltage Gauge Mystery

    I am having problems with my voltage gauge on a 2000 Chaparral 200 SSE with the 4.3GL PEFS. It reads correctly with the key turned on with the engine off. When I crank the engine, the needle pegs. I have checked with a volt meter and the voltage is 13-14 VDC (don't remember exactly) with the...
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    Cross reference for trim sensor 3855535 SX-M 1.79 Outdrive

    I need help getting the most current part number for a 3 wire trim sensor in a 2000 SX-M 1.79. It has Volvo Part Number 3855535 on the side of it. I am assuming it is bad since the gauge reads up no matter the position of the drive. I took it off the drive and turned the sensor by hand and...
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    Volvo Penta Impeller - Wierd Substance on Mounting Bracket

    I am replacing the impeller in my 2000 4.3GL PEFS (4012004849). I have never done this myself so I was surprised to find a very sticky black substance on the end of the bracket that mounts to the block and inserts between the inlet and outlet on the pump. I attached a photo. Does anybody know...
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    Replaced Volvo Penta 4.3GL with Mercury reman engine - lost 3 to 5 mph off top end.

    In spring 2011, I had a Mercury remanufactured 4.3L V6 engine installed in my 20' Chaparral. It was a complete engine (minus intake and carb) that was fitted up with all the accessories from the original engine. A new intake and original carb were placed on the new engine. With the new...
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