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    FWC V8-300-C-A

    This is a new to me boat. When I bought the boat the FWC was low on coolant and it took a few tries to get the cooling system filled with coolant and get the air out of the cooling system. Then while running the engine as a final test before an actual run in the water and a hose blew off where...
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    Removing impeller

    The small O-ring at 12 o'clock is a keeper for the bolt. They go on the the bolt after the front cover to prevent the bolts from falling out of the front cover and into the bilge and never to be seen again.
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    Overheating during cruising but normal under idle

    You need to see if it happens again. Could be something as simple as you picked up a plastic bag on the outdrive water intake and when you slowed down the plastic bag got free. An IR thermometer gun will help you figure out which part is actually overheating. What year? I don't suppose you...
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    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    I bet the distributor cap.
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    4.3 Gl over heat

    An IR thermometer gun you can point at various engine and cooling system parts is a good idea for $30 or so..
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    4.3 Gl over heat

    Is it FWC or RWC? You need a Diacom to tell you why the alarm sounded.
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    2003 Crownline initial starting problem

    So after starting does it idle fine? Run OK with boat on a plane? What about turning off the engine and starting it 5 min later? So the next time after the boat has been sitting overnight at least pull a couple of plugs and see what they look like. I do not believe pumping the throttle does...
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Helps to have a friend with an excavator to pull the engine. Irwin sells a ez-out kit with left handed drill bits and matching ez-outs. Some might weld on a nut to the broken off bolt to try and get it out. I still vote for a new oil pan
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    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    The battery is a simple thing to charge and test. Make sure your starting battery is up to snuff if it's questionable.
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    Injectors

    Go to Bob is the Oil Guy forum and contact Trav. He is one of the best and specializes in gas engine injectors. I bought a set of multi port injectors for a Jeep Grand Cherokee to replace the stock single port injectors from him.
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    Fuel in oil, how many oil changes should I do?

    I would not go crazy with several oil changes. The fuel will tend to "burn" off when the engine gets hot.
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    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    If you have a decent spark then a shot of starter fluid should get it to run for a few seconds. Why the weak spark? Look at solving that issue. Low compression will not cause a no start condition. Unless it's no compression. If the engine ran recently it's doubtful the compression has...
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    2005 vp gxi turns over, won't start

    Does it crank at normal speed? Does it even try to start or nothing? Try some starter fluid to see if that helps.
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    1987 Volvo penta aq125a starting problems

    I would try starter fluid to see how it runs for a few seconds on starter fluid. If it runs fine for a few seconds everytime you give it a shot of starter fluid then I would look at carb and the gas supply. If it does not start every time you squirt in some starter fluid then look at ignition.
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    2012 Volvo Penta 8.1Gi power trim issue

    So there is typically a small spring inside the relay that holds the contacts in the unenergized position. What if the spring broke or became unattached and the the contacts could bounce back and forth going on and going off at random. Longshot.
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    First time pulling an engine questions

    Given the hassle with pulling the engine why not ger a new oil pan. An hour to pull the engine probably does not include the time to pull the outdrive.
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    2008 Chaparral 275 SSI 8.1 Volvo Penta GXI-J Soft Alarm Issues

    You need a Diacom.
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    2012 Volvo Penta 8.1Gi power trim issue

    This was when no trim switch is being pressed. Doing this on its own.
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    Penta 5.0 GXi-E Cooling System issue/question

    First when the raw water pump is on the engine like a Volvo Penta the engine will not pull water through the outdrive running on muffs unless you are using a garden hose which pushes the water under pressure into the outdrive. The Mercruiser Alpha One has the raw water pump in the outdrive and...
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    5.0GL fuel small leak near the water fuel separator and possible starter solenoid issue

    Disconnect the battery cables until you fix the fuel leak. A fuel leak is likely a crack in a hose or fitting.
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