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    Drop in oil pressure

    I have a 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi PEFS with about 475 hrs. Where I go on weekends, I sometimes run into a lot of Kelp seaweed floating around that blocks off the raw water intake on the drive, resulting in a gradual increase in temperature. This is nothing new. Yesterday, it happened again. I...
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    Looking for a V-P manual 7743008

    I am now going to pull my DP-SM drive and would like to get the workshop manual because the Seloc Sterndrive one I have isn't that specific. The V-P part no. is 7743008. I tried Marine Parts Express and they sent me a blank CD. I think it is out of print and Ebay is no help. Anyone know where...
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    Pulling my DP-SM drive for the first time.

    I have a 1999 VP 5.0 Gi PEFS. Drive is 2000 DP-SM (1.95) on a 1989 Bayliner Ciera 2550. Prior owner had all maintenance done here in town. I had them pull the drive 2 yrs. ago and check things out. I want to learn to do it myself. I have ordered the VP Manual (7743008), which seems to be...
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    Gimbal Bearing/ U-joint question

    I have a 2000 V-P 5.0 Gi PEFS with a 2000 DP-SM outdrive. My question has to do with the lubricating of the gimbal bearing and universal joints on the drive. My Operators manual states: "External lubrication points. The gimbal bearing and universal joints MUST be lubricated each year...
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    Good earmuffs for Volvo Penta?

    I have a 2000 V-P dual-prop outdrive. I bought some earmuffs from West Marine 2 years ago and they said they would work just fine. However, about ? of the time the pump cannot draw the hose water up high enough for the water to circulate. I think the problem is that these earmuffs don't fit...
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    Deep Cycle battery question.

    I have a 5.0Gi PEFS (fuel injection). I recently noticed that the manual cautions against using a deep cycle battery as the starting battery on fuel injected engines. Does anybody know the reason for this? I have a deep cycle and starting battery in my boat and have been putting the battery...
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    Spark Plug question.

    I bought my boat with a 1999 V.P. 5.0 GI PEFS two years ago and I've replaced the spark plugs twice now. Engine now has 475 hours on it. I bought a set of 8 plugs from the V.P. dealer this year that appear to be iridium (expensive). When I first took out the plugs after the first boating...
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    Hose goes nowhere.

    I have a 1999 V.P. 5.0GI PEFS. I was looking to replace the PCV valve as mentioned in the manual and found it on the Port side valve cover. On the starboard side valve cover there is an "elbow" that fits into the cover thru a large grommet. This elbow is part no. 3852104. In my engine it has...
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    Winterization Question

    OK. I just replaced my exhaust manifolds and risers on my 5.0GI PEFS. Also replaced my impeller and knock sensor. Changed the fuel/oil/filter. Also removed the end plates on the heat exchanger and put in a new pencil zinc. Fired it up an everything runs well. Plenty of water flowing thru...
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    Volvo Penta main electrical connector

    Earlier today I posted a thread on an audible alarm problem. As I mentioned, the mechanic pulled the main connector apart and re-plugged it in and that solved the issue, temporarily. Today I pulled it apart again and now realize that the male (boat side) of the connector plug (with the 10...
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    Audible alarm problem

    For 2 years now I get an audible alarm in rough seas. Engine is a 1999-2000 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi PEFS in a 1989 25 ft. Bayliner Ciera 2556.. In August, I took it to the qualified V-P dealer here and he tested it out and said the engine analyzer indicated low oil pressure and high temp. Both were...
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    How to connect tilt/trim gauge?

    Hello. I have a Volvo Penta 5.0GiPEFS in a 1989 Bayliner 2556. Bought boat in 2011. Engine was installed in 2001. Tilt/trim package was charged for and put in, but no gauge. I will try to attach photos showing the trim switch and part of the harness in the back of the boat that appears...
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    Bellows replacement and now grounding problem

    First time posting. I recently had the sterndrive bellows replaced by the V-P dealer here in Homer, AK. This is a 2001 5.0i engine and the out-drive is dup-prop. Don't believe the man ever went into the boat, just removed the drive and 'intermediate houising." Now the temp gauge and the oil...
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