4.3GL Serial Number ID

[westwon]

Hi folks.

Hope you can help me with a minor problem. I am trying to ID the year of my 4.3GL (it was retrofitted on my '70 Bayliner Explorer). The Volvo Penta sticker on the head is blank. I have found a serial number on the rearward block, but the Volvo Penta website doesn't recognize it. Any suggestions?

Thanks much!

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

What's the number? That tag should also give the model number (and letters)

 

[westwon]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

Hi Don.

The number I got from the rear of the block is: 14099090.

Thanks

 

[Don S]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

That number does't go to anything Volvo, might have a look at this, should help in finding the right numbers.

http://www.volvopentastore.com/mall/template/store/volvopenta/help.html

 

[westwon]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

Thanks Don.

I'll go and have another poke around. I have found the metal tag, but it's blank.

Steve

 

[bjcsc]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

Check out this link. According to the information in it, your engine is from 1996-1998. The number you found is GM's block casting number...you'll find it at the link in the last paragraph under "1995 With Balance Shaft"...

Thus, you should either have a 4.3GLNC (1996), a 4.3GLLK (1997) or a 4.3GLBY (1998)...

 

[westwon]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

Thank you very much!

That info actually gives me the data I require as those three years were very similar in HP/max RPMs/ etc.

I'm trying to properly match my prop to the hull speed & best RPM range for my old semi-displacement Bayliner.

Thanks everyone for your assistance.

Steve

 

[bjcsc]

Re: 4.3GL Serial Number ID

I have a full set of the factory "LK" manuals (except the sterndrive manual - powerjet instead) so post or PM if you need anything from them...