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  1. BAron Sportsman

    Thru Hull Pick ups. (Removing and plugging the holes back up). Can it be done?

    I have two thru hull pickups (scoop type but with no locking screw holes), that were fitted 5 years ago to feed a 4 pot Volvo. About 18 months ago I swapped out completely for a 4.3 V6 Merc and made the thru hull pickups redundant by simply joining the two together with hose and closing both...
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    Manifold Anodes

    I have a set of Hi-Tek stainless exhaust manifolds on a V6 Merc 4.3. Does anyone have reference to a part number for the anodes? Hi-Tek say they are out of a Cummins 6BT marine diesel and can post some to Adelaide for me but it must be easier than that, surely! I would assume many marine dealers...
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    2003 4.3 power steering hoses wanted

    I removed my power steering late last season from actuator issues. I now have a new actuator and wish to refit the power steering. The hoses were a tad old at the time so I ditched those with the intent of replacing them also. Merc parts are ridiculously expensive and I'm more than confident...
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    RPM Sweet Spot

    V6 Mercruiser Cruiser RPM. While I know I'm probably about to get shot down in flames with my question but I've just fitted a V6 Mercruiser to my boat and wondering what an optimum cruise RPM for it would be. The con I have for my own question in my head is that every boat is different, length...
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    Power Assist: 2003 4.3 V6 190hp, Alpha 1 Gen 2+

    Power assist locks up steering solid if rotated to full lock positions left or right. The assist is one of the newer types and I believe still the current units. With the engine shut down, the spring actuator appears delayed returning when coming off full lock positions and I assume this is...
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    4.3 V6 Mercruiser weight

    Can anybody please advise me of the weight of a 4.3 V6 Merc (190 hp). Please don't tell me a weight including the out drive like everyone else keeps doing to this question on other forums. I don't wish to know the out drive weight at this point. I am swapping an old Volvo AD130D 4 cyliner with...
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    AQ130D exhaust manifold

    Hi all, For openers, just shoot me for ever buying a boat with a Volvo engine. I've been watching my exhaust manifold for the last 2 seasons and know it really needs replacing. I really don't want to push it another season. I've been searching high and low for a new manifold kit for this thing...
  8. BAron Sportsman

    AQ130/280 drive unit drops suddenly on its down travel

    I have a Volvo AQ130 with a 280 drive and having problems getting a simple answer from anywhere. The leg travels up and down ok, but on the travel down, it gets almost to the bottom and then drops suddenly. It's not a big drop and doesn't drop all the way down, but it drops a short distance just...
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