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    Power steering actuator problem

    I posted this previously, but can't find the thread using the search function, so i'll try again with some new information. My 430B/DP-c has the V/P power steering which works, but the "neutral" adjustment is off, if the engine is running, the helm rotates to starboard, whether you are under way...
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    Neutra-salt flushing system

    After reading what I could find on this and other sites, I went ahead and installed the Neutra-salt system on my VP 430B engine. What I'm wondering is there anyone on this site that has had long term expierence with the system and does it provide the internal engine protection against salt water...
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    Analog trim indicator for DP-C

    Have a VP 812-910 analog trim gauge that I'm trying to find tech data for to see if it's adaptable to my DP trim system. Can't find any info on it after many searches. It's the newer type (stepper motor drives needle). Looking for wiring schematic and/or install wiring dia. CAn't find what OD...
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    '91 dp trim wiring

    Anyone know where to find wiring schematic for '91 DP-c1 trim and tilt system ? I have the harness diagram, but that does not show complete wire terminations, I need point-to-point diagrams. Tried the search on Bing and here with no joy! MAnuals I've found online stop at 1989. My system had the...
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    Power steering actuator problem

    1992 430/DP-c Boat is new to me. Had to replace PS hyd lines and pump resivior before first launch. Steering works, but steering effort is different right to left. Turning left requires what I would consider normal effort, some resistance, good "feel'. Turning right requires no effort at all...
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    best lift bunk set-up ?

    LOoking for advice re: best way to support my '92 Sportcraft 232 WAC on lift previously set for 28' Bertram, I need to provide some fore to aft tilt to keep water draining out the transome plug. THe lift cradle is "V'd" 12 deg. THe bunks are 2x10, and I moved them in to the first inbd strakes...
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    '92 DP-C digital trim indicator to analog ?

    I have a messed-up ( square) digital trim indicator that I'd like to swap out for an analog gauge. Anyone know if it's possible and what would it take for wiring changes ? TIA, Ted
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    '92 DP-C trim ram/piston disassembly question

    I've looked at a bunch of threads re: trim cyl's, but none got to the point of the poster saying he got them apart. Well, I just did, and need to remove the piston from the rod. Piston is held on with a bolt at the end of the shaft. There is a strange washer under the bolt head which has six...
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    I/O boat grounding/bonding

    I recently bought a very clean 1992 Sportcraft 232 wac with a V/P 431b eng and DP-c drive that was a freshwater (Lake Erie) boat until two years ago when the p.o. brought it to florida, used it in saltwater a few times , then parked it. It still had the original volvo exh manifolds one it, and...
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    Painting DP-c

    I have stripped my outdrive to bare metal and am about to start repainting it. I am planning on first prepping with "aluma prep", then treating with alodine, followed by urethane primer and finally a urethane topcoat with hardener. I had read somewhere that all pitting should first be filled...
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    Changing sfift actuator seal on DP-C

    I can't get the shift actuator apart to change the seal. The detent pin is held in by a small roll pin that goes in from the END of the rotating cylinder instead of the side like earlier models. I've just spent 2 hrs searching without finding anything regarding replacing this seal, and have...
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    Power steering resivor removal

    4.3, GM pump, needs new resivor . Anyone know how to remove it from pump ? TIA, Ted
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    Black O/D oil

    Drained the oil from my DP-C drive so I could remove top gear box. (see other thread) This boat (1992 Sportcraft 232, VP 430A, duoprop) is new to me, have not even run it, going directly to "Restore/Repair mode. The boat was freshwater (great lakes) one owner boat until 2008, then brought here...
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    U-joint yoke removal from tp gearcase

    According to my VP 280/duoprop manual ( I have a DP-C2, but can't find a manuall for that) all I should have to do to separate the yoke from the upper gear housing is to remove the 4 allen head bolts that hold the clamp ring to the housing, and remove the shift mech/cover. Done that, yoke and...
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    Manuals on 4 shared.com

    Tried to download a volvo DP_C manual from 4 shared site from link in the VP section on this forum. The 4share page appears for 1 second, then is replaced by "navigation canceled ". Had tried it on a couple of other manuals at random, some work, others don't. Any body know why ?
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    NU-B V/P 430/DP-C questions

    Bought a '92 Sportcraft 232 WAC with the 430B/ DP-C I/O and the outdrive needs a lot of repair/refurb due to salt water corrosion . The engine is in great shape with a couple of accesory problems. Rather than start a thread for each, I thought it better to ask several questions at once; 1. Can...
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    Rear eng mount ring bolts frozen

    Have tried 1/2" breaker bar, impact wrench, no luck. Cut heads off ?? Or disconnect engine from bell at engine? Or ???? onlyy heat source I have is 750 deg F heat gun.
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    DP-C: can't get pivot pins out.

    Just spent 15 min typing detailed explaination of problem, hit "submit" post dissapeared and I was logged out ! Damn !! Short version : 1992 430B, DP-C, pivot pins frozen in place. They are threaded on the i.d. (for puller ?) I've done all the searches, etc, etc for three F'n days with noo...
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