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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?.

Thanks @kd4pbs!! Exactly what I was looking for.

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PutMeOnTheWater reacted to kd4pbs's post in the thread Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water? with Like.

I use mine to run out of the water. Water will also exit the drive inlet when using this, since there is no check valve to keep that...

21 minutes ago
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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread Crack on drive unit - how concerned should I be?.

Will do thank you! I let you know what we find, although don’t know when.

Yesterday at 7:24 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater reacted to muc's post in the thread Crack on drive unit - how concerned should I be? with Like.

If you look closely right below the crack, there is a little 1/4" slot in the drive. That slot is there to drain the water out of the...

Yesterday at 7:23 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater reacted to alldodge's post in the thread What should be connected to this flame arrestor? with Like.

There use to be a hose from where the valve cover breather is which ran up and connected to flame arrestor

Yesterday at 5:37 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread 4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues.

Got it, so when actually cranking, it should trigger the relay?

Yesterday at 5:20 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater posted the thread Crack on drive unit - how concerned should I be? in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

Volvo Penta SX-M Hello! Missed this when buying the boat and the “inspection” I got turned out to be worthless. Trying to figure out how...
Yesterday at 4:28 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater posted the thread Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water? in Non-Repair I/O and Inboards.

I’m wondering if I should be using this in addition to muffs when running the motor out of the water but (clearly) don’t have a clue! I...
Yesterday at 4:21 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater posted the thread What should be connected to this flame arrestor? in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

These are the numbers on the engine cover sticker. 4.3 GL-D 3869251 4012141889 It has a holly carb. I’m assuming some hoses are...
Yesterday at 4:18 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater posted the thread 4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.

These are the numbers on the engine cover sticker. 4.3 GL-D 3869251 4012141889 Took the boat out Saturday. Pumped the throttle a few...
Yesterday at 4:05 PM
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PutMeOnTheWater posted the thread Anyone know what this female plug on the radio head unit is for? in Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors.

Trying to figure out what the small female plug with the white end is for. the faceplate says it’s a kenwood kdc-225mr , I looked up the...

Aug 6, 2025
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PutMeOnTheWater reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position. with Like.

Too late, after an hour you cannot delete. We will make fun of your for eternity.... We have all done similar, no sweat.

Aug 6, 2025
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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position..

Ooof, actually I think I had it wrong and maybe some stuff is wired incorrectly. The manual online said it has a 3 position switch but...

Aug 6, 2025
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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position..

Tried that, it was completely stuck before I did that. Now it goes in and out pretty easily… as long as it’s in the on position.

Aug 6, 2025
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PutMeOnTheWater replied to the thread Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position..

Thanks again SD!

Aug 6, 2025