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    Roker arms instalation on a 4.3 l

    Hi Guys, I have a bit of a problem with my 1998 larson flyer 4.3 l volvo penta. i blew a head gasket so i replaced it my problem is when i tighten down the rocker on the head i lose all compression but if i losen them just enough so that the springs dont go down i get compression back but when...
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    Timing problems

    Hi Guys need some advice on timeing a 4.3 l volvo penta 1998. i had recently rebearing the motor and repalced the cam shaft i fitted back the motor up and it wont star gets fuel and spark. When i put the new cam in i align the the balancer gear mark at 6 o clock and the cam gear timing mark at...
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    jet drive coversion to stern drive is this possible

    can anyone tell me if i can convert a jet drive to a stern drive?
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    Powerjet problems help needed

    Hi guys, Was wondering if anyone worked on a volvo penta pjx power jet before. i have a 1998 larson flyer with a 4.3l and pjx jet drive, the bearing broke where the flywheel attaches to the shaft on the jet drive in the stern. I have removed the circlip that holds the shaft and took the back of...
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    help needed volvo penta 4.3 l dropping rpm

    hi guys, I recently replace my 4.3l block with a 02 blazer block cause the old one was cracked i put everything back to gether it started fine i did the TDC. it would idle fine but wont go over 2200 rpms i taught the carb was messed up caused this boat was sitting for a while so i baught a...
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    Carburetor Problems help

    Hi Guys, I have a holley 600 4 barrel carb on a 4.3 l the car is junk i need to get another carb there are about 500 new but national carburetor online sell re-manufactured ones for about 250 with shipping which is much cheaper is okay if i buy the re-manufactured one verses the new one .
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    oil filter problems !!!

    Hi Guys, I have a 1998 4.3 l vortec volvo penta which had a cracked block so i got a block form an 02 chevy blazer everything on the the block is the same except the oil filter hook up. There are oil lines from the block to where the oil filter is and when i remove the connection from the block...
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    Taking on water HELP!!! HELP!!! PLEASE!!!

    Hi guys any advice her? i have a 4.3l volvo penta taking in water in the # 5 cylinder only i had replaced the head gasket and manifold gasket already and still takes water in the same cylinder. I removed the head again without draining the water out of the block, i could see the water level is...
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    Help help using a s10 blazer block

    Hi, Guys i ran into a problem where my 4.3l volvo penta was taking in water in the oil so stripped it down and saw a breach in the head gaskets and said that was it replaces head gasket etc but i ran it for about 15 mins when i had it back together took the oil cap off and noticed white murky...
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    running motor with water hose

    Hi Guys i wanted to know how long can i run my boat motor with just the garden hose attached to the inlet on the back of the boat? Is it safe? My buddy has a system that he dissconnects the input to the thermostat and hooks up this hose system that he made up which connects to a regular hose and...
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    Distributor reasemble

    i HAVE A PROBLEM REINSTALING THE DISTRIBUTOR ON A 98 4.3 L VORTEC VOLVO PENTA. ONCE AGAIN I NEVER MARKED ANY THING BEFORE I TOOK IT OUT AND ACCORDING TO THE MANUALS IN THE ADULT SEC IT SAY REALINE WITH MARKINGS THAT I SOULD HAVE MADhttp://forums.iboats.com/images/icons/icon6.gifE . I HAVE...
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    Fireing order problems (help needed)

    I Have a problem i replaced the head gasket on my 1998 volvo penta 4.3 l gl vortec motor. I did not mark the distributor when i took it out which was stupid of me . Now i am having a hell of a problem figuring out the firing order. Can anyone shead some light on how i go about finding the...
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