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    Prop spins easily, but not freely

    The are a few different Volvo drives. You don't say what one you have, but if it's a "SX" style. They do have some bearing preload when new and don't spin freely until they have a lot of hours on them. The service manual covers how to measure it and how much it should have.
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    SX-M bellows housing seals?

    The nose of the bearing carrier #9 pushes into the bellows. Yes grease is a very good idea.
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    Yes, that’s the serial number and it’s the best way to look up parts and service for Volvo Penta. It will also alert you to any recalls and necessary product updates if the package has been registered. In this case the engine, transom plate (TSK) and drive haven’t been registered. I recommend...
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    Yup, it’s all there.
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    https://www.volvopenta.com/en-us/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/
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    Looking for the right shop manual

    There really isn’t a “normal”. It depends on the year and product. Yours is 4 manuals that are available for consumers. There is also an important manual available only to dealer techs called the design and function manual. This is very close to what a dealer tech gets at the factory school. It...
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    Looking for the right shop manual

    https://www.volvopenta.com/service-and-support/your-engine/manuals-and-handbooks/ use this link to find the correct manuals. the manual you linked to just covers the base engine. There is also a fuel, electric and ignition manual. Also a wiring diagram manual. the drive and transom plate are...
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    Sx-m bearing cover with stripped dipstick hole

    I have replaced a few of these that the customer tried to helicoil because they were cracked and leaking. Also replaced a couple that were cracked but hadn’t been helicoil. A dealer see’s these because a new cover requires shimming and that scares some customers. My point is that you should look...
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    Ha Ha, I see what you did there. Got me on #3 I deserved it.
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    @alldodge and @Lou C thanks for the kind words. I’m pretty embarrassed right now. i have 4 pet peeves about this forum. 1. people who start a post without telling us exactly what product they have. 2. people who assume all 4.3s or all Volvo’s — etc etc — are the same. 3. people who reply...
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    Ha Ha, I missed that completely! Most everything I posted is wrong for OPs engine. I should have payed closer attention. Most everything posted by people other than me is correct.
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    Internal Coolant Flush and Winterizing VP 4.3 GXI-BF

    Might help if you told us what 4.3 you have. If it's the latest generation ---- most everything posted so far is wrong. The new ones do have block drains, but they are in a new place and look very different. Also the new engines need a special coolant. Use a 13/16 inch wrench, remove the drain...
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    Winterizing new boat, new to me :)

    A506629 is your serial number. You can download for free the OPERATORS MANUAL and SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL at the Volvo Penta website. The info you need will be in them. Note that there will be no mention of using anti-freeze for winterizing. That is covered in a service bulletin. Service...
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    Steering Issue

    The boat is new enough that you should be able to order a kit from iBOATS that's exactly the same as what you have now. No drilling or cutting to install. A kit costs just a little more than just the cable ---- it's worth it. And no you don't have NFB and you don't want it.
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    Steering Issue

    Don't think I would recommend a No Feed Back steering system for an I/O with power steering.
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    Ski rope caught in prop

    http://www.volvopentastore.com/Lower-Gear-Unit/dm/cart_id.673807295--session_id.117844611--store_id.366--view_id.779324 42 Splined Sleeve 3852268 1 $66.70 Might want to check the splined sleeve ---- they are also called "drive saver"
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    Removing impeller

    The operators manual that came with your engine covers this in the impeller replacement section. Volvo calls these o rings “non critical”. Use them or don’t, what ever you find easier.
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    Removing impeller

    OH NO I'm giving outdated advise. The parts bulletin I listed has been modified by a service bulletin 04-2-80 Dated 04-2015 Currently there is no Volvo Penta special tool for this application. Use Sherwood™ impeller tool 25105, or similar (¾”-16 thread). Sorry for any trouble I might...
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    Removing impeller

    Maybe ask your dealer to look at this parts bulletin? It's from March 2006 Parts Bulletin AB Volvo Penta P-08-2 1 01 Group Number Version Impeller Removal Tool Models: D3, 32-300, TAMD63, Gas 3.0, 4.3, 5.0, 5.7, 8.1 Tool P/N 3843948 fits D3. It also fits current gas...
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    Removing impeller

    OH, please don't do this! That part number is for the impeller only. Volvo doesn't sell impellers by themself. They only sell kits. It's possible that 21700443 impeller is also used in kits for different pumps and so you might get the wrong gaskets/o-rings if you search that number. Every...
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