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    Volvo Penta tilt/trim issue

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.0Gi PEFS, year 2000 I believe. My outdrive is a VP Sx-m 1.60. My boat is a 2001 Larson 230 Lxi. My trim seems to operate properly but the motor runs for about 3 or 4 seconds before I see my gauge move. Is that normal? Also when I trim boat at speed in water it trims but my...
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    Anyone heard of these spark plugs?

    I have a 2000 Volvo penta 5.0Gi and I am going to change plugs and wires. I have heard Volvo plugs are the same as Champion and are junk. Saw these PERFORMANCE SPARK PLUG VOLVO-PENTA?5.0L Gi Gen 1+ Stern Drive - SX Cobra * 386wGR15ZC386ht : Amazon.com : Automotive They are expensive as hell...
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    What prop would you recommend?

    I am a new boat owner so I don't have any experience with props and I want to put a SS prop on to replace aluminum. Boat is a 2001 Larson 230 LXI with a 2000 Volvo 5.0 Gi SX drive. Boat weighs approx. 3100 lbs . Existing prop is a 3 blade aluminum solas 14.25 X 19. WOT is recommended 4800-5000...
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