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    How does a carb work (newbies read this)

    I don't know if this is the appropriate forum (if not, Don, can you please recommend the appropriate location), but I wanted to give a testimonial if it's ok for a book I just picked up from the local library. It's the Haynes TECHBOOK Holley Carburetor Manual. This one has a pub date of 1993 so...
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    Water separating filter on Volvo 3.0...mounting option

    1995 Volvo 3.0GLP-C in 1995 Glastron 175SX. Would it be ok to mount an aftermarket water separating filter just by screwing the mounting hardware directly into the floor of the engine compartment (fiberglass). The battery tray and other hose clamps are already factory screwed into the floor in...
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    Volvo shunt 885163-6 vs. 888863

    I'm probably validating the need for Volvo's OEM manuals, but is there a difference between the distributor shunt I've read so much about with the P/N 885163-6 and a shunt with the P/N 888863? I know my SELOC manual is only good for kindling (or maybe a low step stool), but it refers to the...
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    Yes...another tune-up question

    About to do my first tune-up on a 1995 Volvo 3.0L i/o. I'm fine (I think) with all the procedures in my manual. I just wanted to ask if I'm going overboard. The only thing not running right is it wants to die at idle when I shift into gear (f or r). Here's my plan: - Replace the flame arrestor...
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    Volvo 3.0L fuel overflow line question

    I was just informed what this yellow line is. Now my question is whether the residue on it is cause enough for concern to replace it? It appears to be the only component that seems to have any residue on it that appears to be fuel. But it's just the slightest film that collects grime as seen in...
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    Volvo 3.0L carb adjustment questions

    Hi everyone. First off, I can't thank you experts out there enough. Hopefully your generosity of time and knowledge is paid back to you someday. I'm going to do a full engine tune-up on our 05' Volvo 3.0L i/o as soon as my seloc manual arrives. I was just trying to learn my way around the carb...
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    Weird looking fuel line?

    Can anyone confirm that this fuel line is normal/acceptable on a 2005 Volvo 3.0L i/o? It's a transparent, yellowish, flexible line. It's "clamped" at the carb and the engine with what look like zip ties. It's also zip-tied at a few locations along its length to another line. The line feels like...
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    Do I need a diagnostic tachometer?

    I have a 2005 Glastron 175MX with a 3.0L Volvo i/o and it's stalling at idle. I'm thinking about a carb rebuild or at least idle speed/mix adjustments. The online SELOC manual makes it a point to say that I need to "connect a tachometer" and "do not use the tach on your boat!" My tach is acting...
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    Easier way to flush Volvo 3.0?

    Just got our 2005 Glastron 175MX with a Volvo 3.0 i/o. I was excited when I was told that there's a "convenient" flush port for flushing the motor after being in salt water. Maybe I'm being a complainer, but unless I'm missing something, it's not at all convenient. First the folded bimini is...
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    Accuracy of beam measurement

    Do any of you experienced boaters have any idea how accurate mfr stated beam dimensions are? I may have found the IDEAL boat for our first boat but it's out of my area and based on the mfr stated beam it's VERY close to fitting (or not fitting) in my garage door opening. I was hoping that it's...
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    Dumb center console question

    Antsy, soon-to-be, first boat owner here. Family of 4 and we'll mainly be puttering around rivers and the occasional trip to a barrier island off the coast of Charleston. Won't be fishing...just enjoying the water. Would like to be able to accommodate up to 6 kinda comfortably. Seems that 90%...
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