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    Putting a name on my boat

    I figured it was time to name my boat, this is what I have come up with: A couple questions- how high do I need the resolution of the image to send to the decal shop? The one above is a bit choppy for some reason the upload lowered the resolution, the one on my machine looks a lot better...
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    Volvo outdrive bolts failing

    There have been some reports of the outdrive bolts failing on various Volvo Penta outdrives. Looks like #5 and #6 are the bolts used to hold it all together. #5 ? Stud 3883255 QTY REQUIRED: 6 $3.69 #6 ? Stud 3883256 QTY REQUIRED: 2 $3.87 Can someone confirm that these are the bolts...
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    Snap in carpet

    I have a 2000 Larson Cabrio with a fiberglass non-skid deck. This was great when we used the boat in the ocean and for fishing, now we are going to try the lake scene for a year and the wife and I want snap in carpets. I was hoping to make my own, it seems simple enough right? Find the right...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7L GL Lacks Top Speed

    I have a 2000 Larson with the volvo penta 5.7L engine, duo prop. I have always had a 40 mph top end until recently. The boat is running at 4000 RPMS at full throttle as always, but I am only getting a 30 mph top end speed. It sounds like its hesitating at full throttle as well. If I back it off...
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    1 or 2 part glue kit?

    I put a patch on last season on my 8' roll up zodiac and it has been leaking again as of late. I used the one part glue in a tube from West Marine. Are the 2 part glue kits more powerful? The stuff I have been using just seems like rubber cement and not a perm fix. I have a couple other...
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    Spark plug boot ?

    How the heck does this thing go together? Do I put the metal tang into the rubber boot and THEN try to force the wire onto it? Or do I put the tang on the wire, then try to pull it through the rubber boot? Thanks for any insight, this should be simple.
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    Where can I get a gasket set for a 2hp Johnson?

    I cant find a powerhead gasket set for a 1981 2hp Johnson. I need all the powerhead gaskets. Or, has anyone made their own before? Thanks for any help.
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    1981 Johnson 2 hp with no spark

    I have a 1981 Johnson 2 hp outboard with no spark, where should I begin? A new plug did not help. Thanks. -John
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    Volvo outdrive ready for the water!

    Here is the end result of my labors, thanks to iBoats and everyone here. I pulled the drive, changed the bellows, new zincs, anti-fouling paint, and a good servicing. Also pulled the manifolds, and replaced the risers. Thanks again everyone, the boat goes in Wednesday!
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    RPMS not coming down at idle

    2000 Volvo 5.7L engine, just started it for the season and have an issue already. I start the boat and it idles at 600 rpms give or take. If I increase the throttle it revs up, but doesnt rev back down below 2,000 rpms. I cant get it to drop. If I shut it off and restart it is at 600 rpms...
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    Adding additional zincs?

    I spoke to the dockmaster at my new marina today. He said that the marina has a very bad electrolosis problem due to the tiny basin it is in being surrounded by boats with shorepower. I ordered new zincs for my Volvo Penta DP-S my question is, should I look at adding another anywhere else? Thanks.
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    Outdrive nut lock?

    Alright this is interesting- Went to pull my drive off to replace the bellows and service the u joint, and one of the bolts has been replaced with a locking nut similar to the type you find on alloy wheels of cars. Where can I find a key for this? Guess my boat came from a bad neighborhood in...
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    Anodes/Zincs for Volvo

    I have a 2000 Volvo duo prop outdrive, I need zincs and I am confused about how many and what I need. Is there a good site that has a kit or list of needed zincs? Thanks for the help.
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    Do riser bolts need sealant?

    Do riser bolts enter the water jacket at all on the manifold? Do I need to put sealer on the threads of the riser bolts? Got it all back together, didnt do the sealant, and now I am wondering if I should have. Is it possible to get a water leak out of the threads? Thanks- -John
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    Volvo Duo-Prop Tool

    I need to find a Volvo duo-prop tool to remove my inner prop. Is there a common way around this or does everyone just buy the tool? Thanks.
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    Small plug in the side of a 350?

    My friend has a 350 in his boat that developed a leak in this plug: He already fixed it- replaced it with stainless on each side. He has 2 extra plugs for me in stainless as well, but my question is, what are these called and how the heck do ya get them out easily? They are not 3/8 or 1/4...
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    Riser gaskets- paper?

    Hi guys, What is the story with these paper exhaust riser gaskets? Are they alright to use? When I took my risers off my manifolds, there seemed to be a heavy duty graphite gasket. The new gaskets are paper (Osco) are these alright to use? Seems like the graphite would be a better bet, thanks...
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    Will mercruiser risers/manifolds fit a volvo?

    Will Mercruiser manifolds and risers fit on a volvo penta? Both are 5.7L and I know the manifolds will bolt up to the motor, but what is the difference with the risers? Has anyone ever done this before? Thanks.
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    What happens when manifolds/risers fail?

    I have a 2000 Larson 254 Cabrio with a 5.7L GL Volvo Penta engine in it. I have never replaced the risers or manifolds and know I am on borrowed time. I need to do some other things to the boat this year, and replacement of risers and manifolds is schedualed for the late fall of '09. If a...
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    Rigging wires in a 2000 Larson

    I bought a 2000 Larson 254 cabrio a few months back, and I am trying to get all of my electronics and other items (rod holders, rod racks, ect) installed before winter. I thought I would relate this story. I needed to get my transducer wire, and fuel flow sensor wire from the engine bay to the...
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