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    Changing a Volvo DP-SM drive ratio

    I recently stripped a gear on the inner prop on my DP-SM 1.78. While the outer gear still spins and seems solid, the inner gear has a lot of movement and grinds. In researching what my options are, I've seen threads that say that I can swap any ratio lower with my 1.78 upper; i.e., add a 1.95...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 Gxi Fuel Pump

    I had a problem this weekend, first outing of the year. The 2006 5.0 Gxi ran for 5 mins, then started to starve for gas and died; never to start again. Thanks to my handy dandy paddle, I made it back to the ramp. I pulled the gas filter to find it was half full of gas. Being a holiday weekend...
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    composite vs aluminum vs ss

    I've read about 20 threads, and I'm not sure if any thread has actually answered this question. When does composite have an advantage over alum or ss? Many start with the question, but go down the track of analyzing one manufacturer (i.e., pirahna), not the material. Alum - I get it...
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    Selecting props for volvo penta DP

    Just swapped SX to DP - engine is volvo 5.0 GXi - DP drive ratio is 1.78 - altitude greater than 5000', boat length 21'. Is there a matrix that can assist with starting point; i.e., F5, F3, etc?
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    Prop selection - Volvo DuoProp

    I just converted my Volvo Penta 5.0 set up from a SX to DP and need assistance in understanding how to select the right props. I am at 5,280 ft, stern drive is at a 1.78 to 1 ratio, engine 5.0 GXi. Is there a matrix or guideline that tells me where to start; i.e., F5, F2, F9 etc? Are there...
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    How can I tell if a DP-SM will fit where my SX-M once was?

    Hopefully this is a simple question - I have the serial no and prod no for the DP-SM, and noticed that it has the same ratio as my SX (1.78), but where can I go to see if it fits the same space as my SX-M?
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    Replacing Upper Drive Unit

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