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    volvo penta 4.3 efi engine running loud any idea what this is? video attached

    I have a regal 2765 with 4.3 efi Volvo Penta's with sx outdrives 2004 when i last took the boat out it was running fine i hit something and broke 1 skeg off which made me open the engine compartment to make sure evrything was ok down there i dont think breaking the tip of the skeg has anything...
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    Question for Don S has the Gasket prosedure for volvo risors changed? see bulitin

    i found this service bulletin that is for the gasket kit that i have for my oem volovo penta Manifolds and gaskets that i am putting on my 4.3 gxi 2004 you posted this procedure which is what it says with th gaskets that i bought but i found this after and its dated after your post so has it...
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    rusted valves do i replace them or leave it alone - brand new engine. pictures here!!

    Ok here is the background I have a brand new 4.3 that I put in my boat it ran great for the first 2 runs then it developed a ticking noise that you can hear at idol I took to mechanic he did compression check and some other stuff said don?t worry too much about it. Not rod nock etc . then I...
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    quadrajet tuning question in the form of a video! you can see what im talking about

    :eek: ok my boat is a regal 2760 express which is a 30 foot plus boat it has twin 4.3 Volvo pentas with single 4 blade props. i cant rember the pitch off hand but i think they are 17 if memory serves i replaved the engine in this boat at the same time i put new intake manifolds on to increase...
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    compression readings

    i recently replaced my carburetors and intake manifolds on my Volvo penta 4.3l gl twin engines - i was having trouble setting base timing so i took the boat to my mechanic he set the timing then took boat for a lake test. he was unable to get the boat to plain at all on his test. the boat is...
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    ok new question on exhaust

    quick summery i have twin 4.3 gl Volvo pentas i have upgraded both from a 2 barrel Holley carb to a 4 barrel marine quadrajet carb - the old holly carb had a hose attached to the base of it that ran to the valve cover on the left side of the engine when looking from the front. ant the valve...
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    timing issues - on volvo 4.3

    hey have a timing question on a Volvo 4.3 here is what i have. twin Volvo 4.3 v6 1998 i have just replaced the intake manifold on both engines and i have added brand new Rochester 4bbl quadrajet carbs - trying to get a little bump in power. i am not a mechanic but i am very handy i can take...
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