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    deep cycle batterie problems

    hi, i have 2 batteries deep cycle both being group 27.... 1 year old running in parallel........just recentley batteries are failing even after a complete charge.....the only way to get the batteries to work ,,,,is to turn on the battery charger at the dock through the a c system on the boat...
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    Alternator and isolator connection

    Hi, recentley i have purchased a boat with a volvo 260a sterndrive. i am concerned about the alternator and isolator configuration. based on research i beleive the setup is incorrect though it does work. this boat has a starting battery and 2 deep cycle running in parralel. there is a battery...
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    volvo 260a engine....bearing grease

    i am doing maintanance to my recent purchase of a used boat which contains a volvo 260a engine. i want to grease the intermediate shaft bearings. i was told these type of bearings are called pds bearings (whatever that is???) that they work like a gimble bearing though they are different setup...
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    i need advice on installing second bilge pump

    i purchased a used boat recently, i want to install a second automatic bilge pump. i am afraid of screwing the pump into the hull and creating water intrusion. i noticed the current bilge pump has some kind of lift to it and was not screwed directly into the hull. someone created a little lift...
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    12 volt fridge fuse?

    i purchased a used boat recently and noticed that the 12 volt fridge is connected directly to the deep cycle without a fuse in between. i followed the positive wire from the rear of the fridge straight to the deep cycle and its certain there is no fuse installed. the fridge appears 20 years old...
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    charging a deep cycle and starting battery

    i am using an automotive charger to charge batteries now on the off season. i am confused.....my battery state on the sticker they are deep cycle/starting battery, it can do both......my automotive charger has a switch to select from conventional battery (which i assume is reffered to staring...
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    battery stored for winter...what type of charger could i use while stored of winter?

    i have 2 deep cycle and ! starting battery...stored for winter... i would like to charge them throughout the winter...what type of charger can i use? i found a few at a local automotive store that have pics on the box for rv,boat,car,truck.....although it is an automotive store, would i be...
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    Volvo penta 260 a ENGINE

    I would like to know i could use an automotive oil filter on a 260 A volvo penta engine. my automotive mechanic who is also my marine mechanic says that the same oil filter used on a 260A is identical to the same automotive oil filter that a 350 chevy uses. also says the oil filter is produced...
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    Volvo 260A/280

    I have a volvo 260A engine with 280 sterdrive. The previous owner was told by his mechanic he could use a non detergent SAE 30 oil in the engine and sterndrive. What should i be using if this oil is not suitable? Previous owner has used this oil for years and has had no problem. It is...
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    volvo 260A/280upper and 290 dp leg

    hi i have a volvo sterndrive its a tophalf of 280 with bottom half 290 duo prop. just bought it this year,,,,, though i am confused on what oil to use? do i use same engine oil or does this use gear lube? old owner says he was using sae 30.in this drive..though not sure , any answers out...
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    starting battery dead after 1 hour of turning off engine

    1 year old starting battery dead after not using for an hour. battery load test results battery good. Alternator charges battery at 13.9 volts. Perform draw test and absoluteley nothing is drawing power while the battery selector switch is in the off position. i did run the cells low for a...
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    Need help to install transducer

    I have a 1987 bayliner 2450 with a volvo 275 sterndrive, the drive carries a L h propeller which i assume spins counter clockwise. i am installing a transducer, do install it to the opposite side of direction prop spins or to the same side it spins? in my case my prop spins counterclockwise so...
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    Volvo 225 e engine ignition coil...part number

    Does anybody know the part # for an ignition coil for a volvo 225 E engine as the schematics i have found states the part is out of production and does not specify a part number though if somebody knows it... i may possibly find the replacement, any help greatly apreciated? please and thanks
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    Volvo225e/275

    My volvo 275 sterndrive slip out of forward intermittently. after shifting into forward and riding for a few mins the sterndrive kicks out of forward and goes into neutral though the shifter remains in forward? anybody know what the problems is?
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    Volvo 225e engine 8 cylinder

    Is it possible to change the impeller on a volvo 225e engine while the boat is in the water? i somehow beleve once i pull the impeller housing cover off...water will keep coming in until boat and I sink? let me know thanks
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    volvo 275a outdrive dipstick

    I noticed that the dipstick does not have a full line mark or perhaps i am missing it...? Anyone know what to look for?
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    volvo 275a outdrive oring on drain plug

    I filled up the drive with oil and when i put the drain plug back in i put the oring on the drain plug and than screwed it in. The way i believe i should have done it is put the oring on the drive than put in the drain plug screw. My question is. according to the way i installed the oring Is it...
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    volvo 275a outdrive oil help please

    I have a volvo 275a outdrive. how much oil does the drive take..?
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    Volvo engine 225e engine impeller? Help!

    I have a volvo 225e engine, i took out the impeller to change it and i didnt note the way it came out. the new one fits on the spline both ways. i noticed one end of the impeller has numbers on it. Do i put the numbers facing in on the housing or facing out of the housing? i noticed if you put...
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    volvo engine 225e help with impeller

    i have a volvo 225e engine....i am chaging the impeller. a gasket was provided. do i need to put any sealant on the gasket or just as is ? anybody help? please and thanks
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