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    9.9 BF Honda Water pump problems

    Hello, I have a 9.9 BF Honda that I have replace the water in three times. The first time it lasted one short trip. The next two hardly any time at all. I bought the water pumps from a boat repair shop, but I have to be getting the wrong pump. They are torn to shreds, and I have greased them...
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    Gimble Housing

    I have a 96 volvo sx outdrive and I need a Gimble Housing. Does anyone happen to know where I can find a used one? Thanks Greg
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    1994 gtx Flooding

    I have a 94 GTX that is extremely sensitive to flooding. When starting if you happen to give it too much gas, it will not start. When it does start it will not idle without holding the accerlator down. Any ideas . I just changed the plugs and still have the problem. Checked the fuel fitler as...
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    Electonic Module

    A friend of mine has a 2002 Polaris Virge, that needs an electronic module. The repair shop says a new one cost $1100. Does anyone know where he could find one cheaper or a used one? Thanks in advance for your help Greg
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    Starter

    I have to replace my starter on my 5.0 ford engine on my boat. I have found a starter but it is not a marine starter. Will this be ok to use? Someone said it does not have a spark arrestor on a non marine starter. Thanks in advance for your help Greg
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    94 GTX Carburetor

    I have two 94 GTX and two problems: 1st. I thought I was doing a good thing and sprayed carburetor cleaner into the carburetor as I was having problems idling. Someone then told me I probemly messed up the carburetor as the cleaner would destroy something in carburetor. I ran it right after I...
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    Gas Tank 94 GTX Seadoo

    I removed the gas tank on my 94 GTX, since the fuel filter was getting trash in it. There was indeed trash in the tank, not much. Put the tank back in and started the seadoo and it would only run at about 1/4 speed. It is like the fuel line has a bend in it and the fuel is restricted. I looked...
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    Belts

    I have a 1996 Caravelle with a 5.0 volvo (Ford engine). I have a belt or belts to replace. It all started when I found one broken belt. I got the replacement belt, but I am not sure about how it goes on. It is the belt that drives the alternator and the water pump that brings the water into the...
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    Fuel Filter

    I have a 1996 Caravelle with a 5.0 Ford Engine. I need to replace the fuel filter. I have taken the old one off and it does not have any numbers on it. I have taken it to two autoparts stores and they can not cross refrence it. Does anyone know what filter would fit or how I could find one...
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    Battery Not Charging and fouling plugs

    It's a 1992 Mercury - 60 HP. Battery not charging (disconnected battery with motor running, checked leads coming from motor with volt meter and no power going to battery). Fouling spark plugs after running for an hour or so with no visible signs of plugs being corroded or burnt. Any...
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    Frisbee and a GTX

    My wife ran over a frisbee and apparently lodge in the intake. She ran the seadoo for a little while before it totally stop. Then the frisbee floated to the top. Towed the ski home, engine very hot. One of the clear hosees that attaches to the upper left coner of the engine was melted. I fixed...
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    96 GTX Skipping

    Hello, I have a 96 GTX that starting skipping after my son was pulling a wakeboarder. I check the inline fuel filter and cleaned it. I also removed the fuel tank and cleaned it out. There was a little water and sediment in it. It still wants to skip. It seemed better for a little while after...
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    Starter?

    Hello, I have a volvo 5.0 that I am having trouble starting. I turn the ignition key and I get nothing. After turning the key a number of times it will click. If I keep turning it will finally start. I changed the solenoid and sprayed contact cleaner on the switch. I changed the starter 2 or...
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    Honda 9.9 flooding

    Hello, I have a 9.9 Honda 4 stroke that I use as a kicker on my sailboat. This past weekend on the way in the motor stalled while in very low idle. I tried to start it and apparently I flooded it. I could not restart it for about 5 minutes. Are there any tricks that I may use if this happens...
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    Water Pump 5.0 Volvo

    Hello, Could someone please tell me how hard it is to change a water pump on a 5.0 Volvo outdrive? Is there anyplace on the this site or the web that would have a drawing? The boat was on a lift over the winter and the outdrive slip and was in the water for a long period of time. Could this...
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    Ford Engine Good, Bad or OK

    I just bought a 1995 boat with a Volvo engine. The engine is a Ford, actually. I was just wondering, since Ford didn't say in the marine engine field long, what type of engines are they for boats. <br /><br />Thanks<br />Greg
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    Volvo 5.0 Vapor lock? Coil? something else?

    I have a 1995 boat with a 5.0 volvo with volvo outdrive. Was running it over the weekend, would run great at first, then after about 20 mins. it would hesitate, then loose all power and stop. After about 20 minutes, it would start up again. Any ideas on what to start with?<br /><br />Thanks in...
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    Cold Starting Volvo 5.0

    I just brought a 95 Caravelle with a 5.0 volvo.<br />Test drove and everything was OK. I didn't start the boat. I thought I would find a button or something on the trottle to press and would then be able to give it gas without it in gear.<br /><br />That is not the case. My question is for cold...
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    Vibrations

    I have a 1985 Sunbird with a 4.3L engine.<br /><br />At idle speed and rev. up at idle no vibration.<br /><br />With motor engaged I have a vibration that seems to be worst when turning. <br /><br />Could it be the prop? How would I know if the prop needs to be replaced?<br /><br />Any other...
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    Fuel Pump OMC4.3

    I just took off the fuel pump from a 1985 OMC 4.3L. Had black fuild coming out of the pump when I turned it upside down. It looked like a mixture of gas and oil, not sure. Anyway is this normal? <br /><br />Thanks again for all your past help.<br /><br />Greg
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