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    Ox 66 Idle Speed 200hp

    Quick back story. Helping a buddy out. His engine would not cold start without ether. Changed LP fuel pumps. Didn't fix. Changed VST filter and cleaned VST tank (both extremely clean) Changed inline fuel filter Changed pressure regulator filter (fairly nasty) Cleaned injectors backyard...
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    exploded parts view

    where can you find exploded parts views of volvo i/o setups? just so you know i don't have a true volvo setup as it is a gm marine 5.7 with a dp-290 outdrive but it is closely setup to a volvo. i want to see how the alternator is mounted. also does the tach reading come from the distributor...
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    control arm needs service

    i have a control arm on my albemarle similar to one here http://www.iboats.com/Uflex-Low-Prof...view_id.729988 it is very stiff going in and out of gear. it is an old unit and i am not sure that last time it was serviced. can these units be serviced? cleaned of possible corrosion and greased...
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    oil buildup

    this is technically on a Volvo setup but really just looking for information. in the pictures you can see black buildup on the blades of the flame arrestor and on top of it. You can also see some oil on top of the valve cover. is this normal? are those hoses coming from the valve cover the...
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    o rings and gaskets

    I am going to change outdrive fluid tomorrow. There is a drain, vent and dip stick. all have o rings/seals of course. should they be replaced each time or only if appear to be in rough shape? if need to be replaced is it possible to buy a variety pack and just match up or is there an actual...
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    setting idle mixture edlebrock 1409

    This really could go anywhere but I do have a Pentagon setup. i may adjust the idle mixture on the albe sat morning sometime. don't really feel that i got it like it needs to be at beginning of season. it looks like the absolute best way is with a vacuum but this carb does not have vacuum...
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    290-dp steering

    have a volvo penta hydraulic steering ram p/n 852741 ipa-hh, p03, 8412 04723. that is everything that is printed on ram. the 852741 is the part number. i believe the wiper seal is leaking. after some searching this part is obsolete. volvo used to make a repair kit, also obsolete. anybody...
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    flywheel damper

    what does it do? i understand the definition of a damper but curious what exactly is going on when it applies to an inboard?
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    Need to learn how hydraulic steering works

    I have an volvo penta i/o setup. i have a leak in the power steering somewhere. need to learn how the setup works so i can troubleshoot. i have been on how stuff works.com and understand the basics of the actual steering pump on the engine. the hydraulic assist that actually pushes the ram...
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    Idle Surging

    got a 2010 5.7 vortec. edelbrock 1409 carb very recently been rebuilt by a very trusted mechanic. i re installed carb and attempted to set idle mixture. i don't have much experience so i am sure it could have been done better. it surges at idle. a little worse when it is cold but will...
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    particles in fuel water seperator

    if you dumped this out of you fuel water separator what would you think?
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    quick one on water pump

    20 second video of engine running. the focus is the water pump which is the brass housing in center. I then move camera over to the hose bringing water to pump. seems like a lot of vibration. is this normal? it actually looks a little worse in person in my opinion. Water pump - YouTube
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    more questions identifying parts

    got a couple more items I need to learn about on my new ride. First pic. 1) Distributor? (p/n 1104060) 2) Coil??? Do you buy separately from the distributor? 3) ???? 4) Tilt/Trim relay?? Has Volvo on it. There is a circuit breaker right beside it. Second pic Item on the left is tilt/trim...
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    electric choke operation

    Just purchased a new to me boat. Albemarle 242 express. Has a fairly standard GM 5.7 in it. Now the part where i fudge up terminology. It is a carbureted version. Maybe they all are. Not the point though. It has an electric choke. It is mounted directly to the carburetor. I come from...
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    potential buy of restore boat

    Going to look at a boat on Sunday. It is an Albemarle 242 express. The boat is a 1989 model. A guy bought it and did his own restore project. Most of the stuff he did can easily be looked at when on site (paint, rigging, accessories, etc) My main concern are the two items that i can't see...
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