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    Volvo Penta 5.0FL I being told is dead.....

    Had a problem first time out with the motor low on power and backfiring under load. Took the boat to the dealer and just got the call that one of the cylinders has no compression. Said they pulled the plug on that cylinder and the rod and porcelain was gone. Dealer said it would be cheaper to...
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    SX Trim Pump Questions...

    Was working on my boat today to prep for dumping it in next weekend. I have an SX Drive with the vertical trim pump. The drive has 100% motion up and down, but when putting the drive down, the pump makes a whining noise. I got out my drive manual and topped off the fluid level. The previous...
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    Pretty proud so far.........

    Working on my Sportcraft 252 by myself and so far things are going well. I was hesitant to work on it myself, but with Don and everyone's help here it is coming along nicely. So Thank you! So far: Replaced the controller, throttle cable and shift cable. Went with the teleflex side mount...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0FL spark plug change..........

    Cannot get to the plugs because of the manifolds. Is a thin wall 5/8's the answer and where is a good place to get one? Any other ideas how to get them out?
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    IDing shift and throttle cable.....

    My shift and throttle cable is very stiff. Volvo 5.0FL and Volvo SX drive. I unhooked both to make sure it was the cables and it was. I checked the cables for some kind of ID mark but I see nothing on them. I surely didn't want to pull them out without the new cables attached. What is the...
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    Shift cables on Volvo Penta 5.0FL and SX drive

    Morning all, Was looking at my service manual and my owners manual and could not locate any information on changing them. My shifter is stiff in forward and reverse and I was wanting to check them. Is there any info any where on this process or is it so simple it's not in print? Thanks!
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    Volvo Penta 5.0FL - Quick questions for the experts here

    Good morning, I am winterizing my Volvo Penta 5.0FL. Its a 1995 motor. I ordered the repair manual and also looked here for the owners manual on how to get all the water out of the motor but the repair manual doesn't have a section on that procedure and the owners manual section here does not...
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    Volvo 5.0 and Volvo Outdrive rumble / vibration

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    Volvo 5.0 and Volvo Outdrive rumble / vibration

    Brand new here and need some help. I am a new boat owner (Sportcraft 252 I/O) I had a spun prop on the boat so I took it to the dealer. I had them also do a complete service on it because I want to take care of it. I'm not a "mechanic" by trade, so I knew they would do it right. I had NO...
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