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    Removing Volvo Penta D3-200 Turbo

    Ask this question on the Volvo Diesel forum instead...
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    4.3 MPI engines sputters when attaching rabbit ears for flushing

    How much water flow when on "ears"... Does engine have a heat exchanger, i.e. "freshwater cooled" ?
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    Mercarb Power Piston

    Actually its the jets on the emulsion block
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    Mercarb Power Piston

    When my Mercarb equipped engine has that problem, it is always hard deposits in the thin ( bottom) ends of the jets on the venturi block. These hard deposits don't come off in any cleaner I've tried and must be removed mechanically. A very thin wire, or better the correct sized numerically...
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    Identifying gear ratio

    OK... but in order to help you, we need more information...
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    Compression Variance on Volvo Penta 5.7 GIC-300-R

    Personally... I am of the opinion that paying someone to take old parts off of an old bad engine and install them in an "new" short block is foolish, The savings over a brand new all up crate engine are minimal and you get a real warranty. Many "mechanics" like this because they can sell...
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    1991 Bayliner Capri 1850 with a 3.0 Liter Mercruiser I/O Hesitates When Accelerating Out Of The No Wake Zone

    Not knowing the history of your engine in particular, in my experience, I've had to replace the disti cap and rotor at least every other season. Spark plugs and wires, far less frequently. As a matter or habit, I never leave the slip until my engine is up to operating temp for safety...
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    Mercruiser 5.0 with Bravo 3 : please help

    I have seen many posts where it appears as if the poster came into possession of what I call a "Boat Show Special". This is what I call a boat that was intentionally built with an undersized engine in order to get a low sticker price. I have a 23 ft deep V with a 5.7 260 HP. It could...
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    Volvo Penta engine swap

    Will need to change the drive itself as well... 6 cylinder engines and 8 cylinder engines use different reduction ratios. The ratio is controlled by the gears in the lower 1/3 of the drive. You may be able to just swap the lower third if you can find the correct ratio The engine should...
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    Mercruiser 8.2 lack of power

    thanks... "fuel injectors" is another big clue L.O.L.
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    Mercruiser 8.2 lack of power

    When were the distributor cap and rotor changed... Also plugs and wires??? Which Ignition system does this engine have? Thunderbolt 4 or 5?
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    Mercruiser 8.2 lack of power

    Did it ever run to your expectations? i.e. plane @ WOT and full WOT RPMS per decal on flame arrestor top?
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    Engine starter

    Before you replace the starter, make sure that its not a defective "slave solenoid"... i.e. that engine mounted relay that energizes the starter...
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    Alpha One, gen 2 water leak

    Did you reinstall bellows with Merc bellows seal?...
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    SP-C 290 aquamatic, looking for an expert to repair.

    Contact Monmouth marine in Brielle NJ. You may be able to save shipping cost by only sending the top third in a USPS big priority box with some padding added..
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