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    Can someone verify I have the right shop manual

    I went on the scribd site and downloaded a manual I think is the right one. Only one I could find. I have a volvo penta 3.0GL MMDA, 1994. The title page has the following info. Heading says ENGINE, on the right side margin vertically reads 3A. Then in smaller font below reads (3.0L) 4 cyl gm...
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    1994 Glastron 3.0gl mmda with sx drive engine replacement

    Rod or bearing knock after overheating. Need to think about engine replacement. Can someone point me to a reference as to what engines are a direct swap with this drive. SX-ST drive. Thanks.
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    3.0 gl mmda oil filter and sherwood raw water pump problem

    Posting cause I couldn?t find anything on this and hope this might help someone with same problem. Went to change oil on new to me boat. Changed impeller and belt at same time. 1994 glastron 175 ssv, 3.0GL MMDA. Went to local parts store bought original volvo penta filter 835440 oil etc. Went to...
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    Oil evac tube very loose

    1994 volvo penta 3.0 gl mmda. Went to change oil for 1st time. (new to me boat) And when I removed the oil evac tube plug the tube is very loose it will swing down or up either way. Is this the way its designed or do I have a problem?
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    Exhaust location on the sx-st oudrive

    94 3.0 GL MMDA with SX-ST stern drive. Where exactly is the exhaust and water return on this unit? Bellows only? Bellows and prop area? Only diagram I have found indicates both. Not sure if diagram is for open systems, closed systems or both. Need clarification please.
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    3.0 gl mmda cooling system estimate

    Anyone know if this is a reasonable estimate. 25 hours install thermostat impeller flush and clean system. Drain gas tank adjust carb inspect and clean plugs.
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    Volvo penta SX-ST drive unit impeller?

    3.0 GL MMDA engine, SX-ST outdrive. Does this outdrive have an internal impeller or pump? Being told it does and they need to tear down the unit to replace. Restricted flow from drive to impeller at engine. I have read on this forum that there is no impeller or pump in the drive only at the...
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