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    Cleaning the LP and HP pumps on fuel pump

    I've seen a video on how to take the fuel pump apart, but how do you actually clean the pumps? Debating doing this myself versus sending off but didn't know if anyone else had tried to do this on their own. I also don't have a way of actually testing the pumps....
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    Yes. Pulled it out and it looked normal. I have the e-clip on mine.
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    So after doing some research it sounds like a fuel issue. I’m going to make a trip down to the boat this week and test the high and low pressure. I’m debating just going ahead and removing the fuel pump and injectors and sending the injectors off for cleaning and the pump off to be rebuilt...
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    Yes. Drained everything. (Had an awesome buddy who ran over and did it for me). And talking to other guys near my shed, they don’t think it even got cold enough in the sheds to freeze. What’s also weird is I ran the engine after the storm in my buddies drive way hooked up to a hose and it ran...
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    Boat is in the shop. Sad day.

    2004 Hurricane SD187 with a Volvo 4.3L GXI-E. 196 hours. All fluids changed last fall. New plugs, wires and dizzy cap changed earlier this year. New fuel filter installed last fall. Went to take her out for the first time this year and she started right up but then idled very rough and didn’t...
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    How long for water in an I/O to freeze?

    2004 Hurricane with a 4.3L Volvo. Boat is located 3 hours from me in an enclosed shed with a concrete pad. A freak weather system came through Texas the last two days and temps hit 0. I did not have time to get down and drain the water out of the engine. (And have never had to in south Texas)...
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    RPM's surging, think I fixed the problem

    Paint overspray. I think the dizzy cap is original too.
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    RPM's surging, think I fixed the problem

    Thank you sir. I no longer live close to the boat so my thinking was just to replace it all while I was there. Might even keep a spare cap in the boat knowing they have issues.
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    RPM's surging, think I fixed the problem

    2004 Hurricane SD187 with 4.3L GXI-E, approx 190 hours on the engine. Boat had been sitting for five months and finally got to take her our yesterday. Air temp 75, water temp 57, wind 5-15mph. New oil/filter, gear oil, fuel filter all done last fall. Put in fresh gas this trip. Started up and...
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    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    UPDATE - drove down to the boat yesterday and it appears I was smart last summer and only left less than 1/8 gas in the tank. Put some fresh gas in and she started up. She ran horrible later on and I will start a new thread addressing that - but it was not a gas issue.
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    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    Thank you sir. Unfortunately the boat is stored 3 hrs from me, so I don't have the option to start in my driveway (which I would prefer). I'm going to start it at the ramp and let it run for 20 minutes before venturing out. Also have the local Rangers on speed dial should I have issues. Going to...
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    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    T4 on the fuel filter and fuel advice. Will do that.
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    Starting an engine that's been sitting...

    2004 Volvo 4.3 GXI-E. Boat is stored in West Texas in an enclosed storage shed. Only got to take the boat out twice last year due to the lake being closed for covid and then work getting crazy. I run mid-level octane (I know I don't have to, but it makes me feel warm and fuzzy) and marine...
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    Plugs and wires for 4.3L

    2004 4.3L gxi-e with 198 hours. Engine has started to run a little rough so I’m going to replace the plugs. I’ve owned the boat since 2015 and have not replaced the plugs. Water/fuel separator, oil, impeller all changed annually. I found an old thread here that said to use AC Delco or NGK...
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    Change fluids?

    2004 Volvo 4.3 GXI-E with 199 hours on it. January 2019 I changed the engine oil, gear oil, impeller, fuel filter, oil filter. Boat is only run in fresh water, stored indoors in South Texas. I put 20 hours on the engine from January 2019 until today. Should I do all the fluids again...
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    4.3 GXI-E rough idle

    2004 4.3 GXI-E. 189 hours. Freshwater only. Stored in dry dock. Oil change, new impeller, new fuel filter al this spring. I use 93 octane from Exxon along with marine stabil and sea foam. Has run great this year. Approximately 12 hours of use. Today started and it’s idling rough. Had...
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    Video of Bellows Replacement

    I did a video of my Bellows Replacement on my 2004 SX-M. Trying to help others out. If you want to watch it and give me some feedback, I would appreciate it. And I’m not getting paid by YouTube for the video, just trying to help out like those that have helped me. https://youtu.be/Ik7fO7rGNfM
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    Bolt size for water pump housing support arm

    Doing my annual maintenance on my 2004 4.3L GXI-E. There is a bracket that supports the inlet and output hoses for the raw water pump, I discovered both bolts were gone and no where to be found. Anyone know what size and thread bolts are used? I know this is a shot in the dark....
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    Gear oil alternatives?

    2004 4.3 GXI-E with a SX-M outdrive. Ordering parts for my annual servicing and the gear oil - OEM Volvo 75w-90 is $20 a quart. Wowsers. If anyone has a site where it is cheaper or a suitable alternative, please let me know.
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    Bravo 3 stern drive Exhaust Bellows and Trim fluid question

    Posting for a buddy - he has a 1997 Bravo 3 DP on his Jubillee deck boat. The power trim fluid is low and he doesn't know what kind of fluid is in there now (I told him to get a turkey baster and glass jar and see what color it is.) Assuming it's not ATF, he's going to put in Quicksilver Power...
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