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    2007 Volvo Penta 3.0

    I have been experiencing problems with my 2007 Larson 180 Sport with the 3.0 VP SX drive. For the entire 100 hrs of operation(one season) I have not been able to get the engine to idle consistantly. When I brought the boat in for it's 20 hr service, I brought this to the attention of the...
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    VP Tilt Trim switch problem

    I was just wondering if anyone has had any problems with a Volvo Penta tilt trim switch on the shift lever. I have a 2007 Larson 180 Sport with a 3.0 VP. So far I have had two switches put in my boat which i purchased last year new. I have less than 100 hrs on it. When I first bought the...
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    VRO vs disconnecting and mixing gas

    I have a friend who just bought a "new" boat and has requested my assistance. Forgive me, because I haven't seen this boat yet and consequently, I don't have many specifics. The boat is a 1989 19' Bayliner Certer Console with a 150 HP Johnson V6. I am pretty well versed with outboards and I...
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    '76 85HP Evinrude Problems

    After several months of attempting to help my brother fine tune his engine via phone, I have finally been able to put my hands on it. I'm pretty close, but I thought I'd ask the pannel of experts. Main problem: "Engine not firing on all 4". Carbs have been rebuilt, all new fuel lines...
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    Older Evinrude Spark

    '76 85 hp 'Rude. When it comes to testing spark on one of these 4 cyl engines, how much voltage should be comming from each coil? Does this change at different RPM's? How do you check for spark strength, via multi meter?
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    Problems: 1976 85 HP V4 Johnson

    Hello, I am trying to help my brother get his boat going, long distance. He is in NY, and I am in FL. I have more experience than him, but you guys are the infinite source of info. I was hoping, together, iboats, my brother and I could solve his problems. He told me that the engine runs...
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    1976 85hp Johnson Impeller repair

    Does anyone know where I can purchase an impeller repair kit for a 1976 85hp johnson? I used to be able to get them on eBay, but I haven't seen tehm lately. I am not excited about trying the local dealer, so I was hoping someone had an online store that was reasonable.
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    Volvo Penta Brand Prop

    Does anyone have any opinion on Volvo Penta brand stainless props? I found one for my 3.0 sterndrive for ~$220. Thoughts?
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    Stainless Prop

    I found a Stainless Volvo Penta prop on ebay that will total $220 after shipping. Is this a good price? Is this a good brand prop? Do I really want a stainless prop? I've heard so many different views on props throghout the years. Someone told me yesterday, that a stainless prop will not...
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    Figuring engine hrs w/o hr meter

    I have a 2007 Larson sport with a 3.0 Penta drive. Boat has no engine hrs. Dealer said 48 gallons of gas should equate 20 hrs. I have already run 41 gallons through it and it doesn't seem like the engine has run for 20 hrs. I haven't logged any time on the engine, so I don't know exactly...
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    Volvo Penta Shifting HARD into gear.

    I have a brand new 2007 Larson 180 Sport with a 3.0 Volvo Penta SX. I noticed that the idle RPM at 155 degrees is 1100. It was shifting very hard into gear. I tried backing it down. Currently it is set at approx 850. This is just over the lowest setting it will tollerate w/o sputtering or...
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    Advanced Marine, Port Orange Fl Horror Story

    So, does anyone know a GENMAR dealership in Florida called Advanced Marine with two locations, St. Cloud and Port Orange? Before you do business with them, you may want to hear my recent story. Watch out, it could cost you thousands!!!
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    I/O in salt water

    Just wondering, does anybody have any input on running I/O's in sat water? I have a 2007 Larson 180 Sport with a 3.0 Volvo Penta. Does anybody have any experience with this perticular drive train in salt water? Any input would help. I am afraid I jumped into a bad spot with the I/O rather...
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    Correct Prop pitch

    I have a Larson 180 sport with a volvo penta 3.0 drive. I have an aluminum prop and I would like a stainless. I can't see any pitch numbers on this prop. Does anyone know what would be a good prop pitch for this boat?
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    Mercruiser fuel pump

    I need a new electric fuel pump for a 1999 4.3 mercruiser alpha 1 gen 2. IOs this a specific part or will any old fuel pump work? Thoughts?
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    Wiring a 1999 Mariah 4.3 V6 Mercruiser

    I have recently purchased a 1999 Mariah with a 4.3 V6. The boat was sunk in salt water and I am in the process of rewiring the whole boat. It would be great if someone could direct me to a wiring schematic that is specific to this boat. It is an 18' boat. I have been looking on ebay for new...
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    Downloadable service manual

    I have a 1993 V6 150 HP Johnson 60 degree. I am looking for a downloadable service manual. Does anyone have any ideas where I can get one?
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    1999 Mercruiser 4.3 Alpha One

    I recently bought a 1999 mariah that sunk in salt water, was pickled, carb rebuilt, lower unit oil drained and started up again. I was told by a few members that I should expect th replace gimble bearings and u-joints? My Uncle thinks that the gimble and u-joints should be fine, since they are...
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    1993 johnson 150 hp V6 60 degree

    I am having trouble with my Johnson OB. I am having intermitent spark, and the engine is only running on 3 cylinders. I rebuilt the carbs, new spark plugs, fresh gas. The boat ran well for 5 minutes on all cylinders, then no spark. Currently still no spark. Compression test shows range from...
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    1999 4.3 Mercruiser

    I have recently purchased a salvaged 18' Mariah 1999 or 2000 model boat with a 4.3 litre Mercruiser alpha one. The boat sunk in salt water for approx 1-2 days. The person I bought it from pickled the engine, changed the lower unit oil, changed the engine oil, rebuilt the carburator ant got the...
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