4.3 Volvo-Penta Acceleration

NECoachH

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We have had our boat out about 8 times this summer. This past week, when first getting underway and up to cruising speed (25-30 mph), and for a short time after, I could feel and see on the speedo an increase of speed of 3-5 mph. This happened three times and always after first starting the boat and it would last through three or four increases in speed on its own. It was a definite increase and not cutting out, you could hear and feel the motor rev up. Could this be a fuel problem? The fuel/water separator was changed at the beginning of the season. All other routine maintenance has been done as well. Thank you in advance for any information to resolve this situation. 2002 4.3 Volvo-Penta, Larson LXI 190.
 

Maclin

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First thought is a spark plug or two being fouled then clearing up. I would pull the spark plugs and see what they tell you is going on in there.
 

NECoachH

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Thanks. I have had owned the boat almost 2 1/2 seasons. Changing the spark plugs is one maintenance job I have not done. I was planning that for the end of this season.
 

Maclin

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Spark plugs can be a good tell-tale for what is going on inside the combustion chamber.
 
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