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    Crack on drive unit - how concerned should I be?

    Volvo Penta SX-M Hello! Missed this when buying the boat and the “inspection” I got turned out to be worthless. Trying to figure out how log of deal this crack is. I’ve taken boat out several times and haven’t noticed it getting worse…yet. Any insight is appreciated!
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    Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?

    I’m wondering if I should be using this in addition to muffs when running the motor out of the water but (clearly) don’t have a clue! I also will have to eventually figure out HOW to winterizing in about a month or 2, but maybe one problem at a time. Thanks for any help.
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    What should be connected to this flame arrestor?

    These are the numbers on the engine cover sticker. 4.3 GL-D 3869251 4012141889 It has a holly carb. I’m assuming some hoses are supposed to connected to this flame arrestor but none are. Bought it used, motor was supposedly swapped, and I don’t know nearly enough…. sigh Any ideas? Thank...
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    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    These are the numbers on the engine cover sticker. 4.3 GL-D 3869251 4012141889 Took the boat out Saturday. Pumped the throttle a few times and it started right up, ran for about 10 seconds and died. Couldn’t get it started afterwards. My mechanically inclined neighbor took a look. 1)The fuel...
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    Anyone know what this female plug on the radio head unit is for?

    Trying to figure out what the small female plug with the white end is for. the faceplate says it’s a kenwood kdc-225mr , I looked up the manual for that and it doesn’t show it. Just curious what it is. I don’t think I need it as it doesn’t appear to be an aux input. I ordered a Bluetooth adapter...
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    Adjust or replace key ignition? Key only comes out in ON position.

    Hello, i can’t remove the key unless it’s in the on position. I read elsewhere that this should be able to be fixed by adjusting something on the back to get the lock lined up correctly. Looking at my ignition, I don’t see any way I could do that. Do I just need to replace it? Or am I missing...
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    Trim keeps sometimes keeps going down after hitting the button.

    Hello! 2004 Regal 1800 I/o with Volvo Penta 4.3 GL and Volvo Penta SX drive. Sometimes after adjusting the trim down, it just keeps on going. It stops only if I start pressing it it up, but even then, it doesn’t go up, it just stays stopped and as soon as stop pressing up, it starts going down...
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    It’s stuck! Might have messed up trying to figure out why it has trouble getting in/out of neutral.

    2004 regal 1800 with a Volvo penta 4.3 GL. I’ve only taken the boat out once and the throttle control was having a lot of trouble getting in/out of neutral. My plan was to take it off and test the cables and the mechanism to see if anything was sticking. I disconnected the gear cable (I think)...
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