4.3 EFi wont stay running at idle after getting rocked

Rboats509

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I was tied up and got rocked pretty hard by a jackass boater that got way to close. After my port motor will not start unless I give it full throttle. After I get it started it won't stay running under 900rpm. Starboard engine runs fine. The boat is a 2003 F
Formula 27pc with 4.3 volvo's. Any ideas? Please help! No one can look at it for a few weeks and I am determinded to fix it ASAP.
 
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kmarine

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Check the fuel separating fuel filter for water. Replace regularly with Volvo efi. small filter canister, they are reasonably priced on I boats I recommend carrying spares with you.
 

Scott Danforth

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my guess you have two issues crud in your tank and now your fuel filter is full of it. most likely water

empty the contents of your fuel filter into a clear bag. that way you can see what is in your fuel. then dispose of the bag with the fuel and filter.
 
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