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    Volvo Penta Model D2 40 with sailboat drive model 130S-B

    Wear might just be the problem. But very often this issue is caused by the wrong oil too.
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    Can you check compression on a cold outboard?

    Don’t need the throttle open on a 2 stroke…pointless, if you think about it.
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    2006 Volvo 5.7 osi-d crank no start

    Very common story these days. I always go on about it, as most will know. As for the compression…first thoughts would be that being next to each other…head gasket would be suspect. Small tiny chance…tiny…that you have low compression as a result of fuel washing down the cylinders. Not so sure...
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    Vessel view or gauge

    I can confirm that you can get this function on the vessel view mobile. It’s an amazing thing. I’ve got one for my mpi v8 mercruiser and would also have one for my mercury 115 outboard, if it didn’t have the smart craft gauges already. Can’t recommend it enough if you don’t want to shell out for...
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    Yamaha 15 HP Motor.-

    Sounds a strange mix to go to. I know that some of these were originally 100/1 back in the day. I’ve a few old Yamaha 2 strokes that specify 100-1 but I always mix them 50-1 these days. But to drop from 50-1 to near 200-1 is crazy advice to give out. But…all that said…he may still be lucky...
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    Yamaha 3hp 3MSHY (6L5) stalling after Carb Leak Fixed.

    Hi again. Yeah you definitely need to visit here. The west coast in particular is just like nowhere else on the planet, when the sun shines. Stunning place. About the engine. I had exactly this same issue on mine. Tried cleaning it a couple of times just by stripping down and cleaning manually...
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    Purchasing 2nd Boat: Jet or Stern Drive?

    Tend to agree. All depending on budget of course…but I’d assume the money needed for these boats mentioned…you’d manage a lovely outboard boat in budget. I love my special 18ft v8 Chase 550…but never use it these days. Always use the 19ft cuddy with her ridiculously amazing 4 stroke merc 115 CT...
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    New to me Regal W/4.3L GL & SX-M

    Your title says 4.3 but the description says 3.0. Not sure if mate any big DP outdrive to a 3.0. Be a waste of money and time I’d think.
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    No Spark and Key wont turn the engine over.

    Did you leave it in gear ?
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    New prop for my 1996 2052 capri cuddy

    I’d say you are really pushing things with a 21” on that set up. I happen to know a 2052 very well with a 4.3 in it. Heavy boats for a bayliner (good hulls for one too). A 3.0 will be quite laboured pushing one of these. Will manage, but will be working hard. Even at its lowest ratio in the...
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    Air don't freeze... RV antifreeze DOES!

    Makes a hell of a mess with corrosion though !
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    4.3GL-D Issue

    Too hot then. Fair play.
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    Yamaha 3hp 3MSHY (6L5) stalling after Carb Leak Fixed.

    I’ve got 2 of these. Called a Malta here. Great things but need a proper carb clean often. Yours may have been previously adjusted to try and counter the issue you fixed
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    2004 Mecury 90 hp wont start

    I’d say make sure your fuel line primer bulb is going the right direction…open the carb drain screws. Pump fuel through and out drains with primer…clean up the mess…close drain screws…fire her up…go easy on the starting fluid on any 2 stroke (if it is)
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    Oily exhaust water

    Don’t get me wrong..could be a sign of historical poor running issues or too much oil mix…but it definitely isn’t anything recent
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    What should I do with this free boat?

    Now you’re talking. Good man. I’d see if she has compression and go from there. Everyone loves an old school V6 2 stroke.
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    I have a 5.0 GL-J

    Hi. It’s for version control, as far as I know. Yours would indicate it’s from a period between 2007-2010
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    What should I do with this free boat?

    Just saw the gearbox is sitting in the boat. Would all depend if that engine is healthy or not.
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    Oily exhaust water

    No probs. I’d be quite sure that is certainly partly burnt/unburnt oil…but equally as certain, not fresh unburnt oil of any time recent. Fresh oil that might flow through unburnt as a result of anything abnormal running conditions like carb set up or similar…would just come through looking not...
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    What is the year, make, and model of this boat?!

    Not a bayliner that I’m aware of. No idea what she is…but I’d defo say the windows are familiar to older rinker boats. Or similar.
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