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    Vortec engine overheat on cowhorn bend

    I have a Vortec 4.3L which replaced VP AQ205A. The original Volvo Penta raw water cooling pump failed and replaced by http://www.keypart.com/stock/857451. Since replacement the top of the cowhorn bend on one side only after the exhaust rubber gets hot, the other side does not. The manifold and...
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    Diagnostic equipment

    Thinking about purchase of diagnostic gear. Mainly for Efi use . Any suggestions and/or opinions welcome
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    4.3 EFi fuel pump - cooler type

    Does anyone have any knowledge of attempting to bulkhead mount the cooler type fuel pump on a 4.3 efi? One of my customers is asking for this to be done as he is unwilling to have his engine removed again for a fuel pump replacement. FIrst time have come across this request. I have yet to see...
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    Hot starboard side yoke pipe

    Any suggestions welcome. Vortec 4.3 45 hrs only+ DPA correctly propped. Engine out to spruce up engine bay and back in again. Manifolds and risers removed (all in good condition) for respray and new gaskets + new exhaust tubes. Engine running well but starboard side yoke pipe very hot just...
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    Hot cow horn

    Any suggestions welcome. Vortec 4.3 45 hrs only+ DPA correctly propped. Engine out to spruce up engine bay and back in again. Manifolds and risers removed (all in good condition) for respray and new gaskets + new exhaust tubes. Engine running well but starboard side cow horn very hot...
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    290 attempting to engage when revving engine in neutral

    Anyone come across the 290 drive feeling like it is trying to engage partially when revving the engine in neutral? Quite an unsettling bang and very intermittent.
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    Stern drive paint removal

    Anyone with good experience of safely removing antifoul paint from a DP-A drive?
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    Delco Voyager distributor on Vortec 4.3L timing

    Anyone care to suggest a shunted timing figure for a Delco Voyager EST distributor on a 4.3L Vortec? The original engine (AQ205A) with a standard VP distributor was 8 deg BTDC. The paperwork that came with the Delco was not at all clear.
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    Vortec 4.3 Replacement carb

    I have replaced my AQ205A with a Vortec marine replacement engine HERE. The carb has never been right and particularly the choke. In any event I am now seriously considering replacing it with a new 4BBL set up but matching the intake CFM and manifold bolts seems a bit tricky. Does anyone have...
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