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    Losing power

    Alright peoples not sure on where to start here but is losing power almost every time I take it out. I've got a 26 foot 3.5T with a AD41B with a DP-E leg. At WOT I'm getting 3600rpm. 1 month ago I was getting 24knots and everytime I take it out it's getting less and less. Now I'm pushing 14...
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    Bell housing

    Hi all Just wondering about bell housing on early model volvo penta if the 40 series is the same as the 41 series
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    Choosing the right paint

    Need help on choosing the right paint for my boats cabin. There is a lot of holes to fill in first as the last owner went crazy with a drill, holes everywhere. It's all fibre glass. what is a really good easy to use paint Thanks in advance
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    Reverse is so stiff

    Hi guys just need to know why my reverse is so stiff, all shift cables are new or in perfect working order. What I've got is a Volvo Penta 290 stern drive. Are these Drives always this stiff to shift into reverse. Forward is fine no a problem.
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    Marine toilet plumbing help

    Hello too all I'm looking at the best way to plumb up a electric toilet the do's and don'ts. I will be putting in a waste tank but also need the option to pump directly out to sea as well. So I will be using the holding tank while inshore then pumping directly out while offshore
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    Does not go in gear smoothly

    Hi I have a Volvo penta Diesel with a 290 DP drive and every time I put it in gear forward or reverse there is a loud clunk noise. Can someone point me in the right direction of what it could be. The clunking noise happens when the boat is stationary or moving?
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    Through hull transducer repairs

    Hi all I've got 2 through hull transducer that are no longer in use and I want to get them removed and filled in. What's the best way to do this. Of course get someone else to do it but I'll like to tackle it myself. Cheers
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    M260 in hull location??

    Hi all I have a inboard with a stern drive and I think I've mounted the M260 in hull transducer in the wrong spot, I've mounted it towards the stern in the Engine bay And I think is picking up noise interference from the motor. Only happens when moving. Has anyone else having problems like this...
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    Reverse not engaging straight away

    Hi all I've had this problem with 2 of my outdrive so far. I have just replaced a 290 SP with a reconditioned 290 DP outdrive and the same problem is accruing. When I select reverse it takes a few seconds to engage. The forward gear selects right away. The Recondition outdrive was rebuilt by a...
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    I have a Prop question

    Hi all i need to know what the Numbers mean on the Volvo Penta Duo props. I know what the letters mean like A is for Diesel and B is for Petrol, but the numbers I'm a bit stumped on. Like A3 and A8 or A10?? . If someone can help me out much appreciated cheers Cozza
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    Are volvo legs interchangeable

    Hi all are volvo Penta legs interchangeable Why I'm asking is that I've got a spare 290 sp leg that was off a 171c 4 cylinder petrol motor and I was wondering if this will bolt onto a AD41B 6 cylinder Diesel motor?? That's got a 290 sp leg on it??
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    Out drive problem

    I've got a problem with the leg I've got on now is that when I throttle in reverse nothing happens for about 30 to 40 seconds but after it warms up the delay gets shorter Forward is not a problem The boat was out of the water about 7 months ago and had the oil changed in the leg This is a...
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    Prop selection

    Hi all Need help working out what's the right prop to use. I recently bought this boat and with it it had 3 different size props I'm running a Volvo Penta AD41B with a 290 sp leg it's a 26 foot boat that weighs around 3tn. At WOT I'm only getting 3400 RPM at 18nts. The boat gets service...
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    Changing a transom shield

    Hi all I've picked up a transom shield and a 290sp out drive to replace the one I have on. But the one I pick up was off a 4 cylinder volvo Penta and I've got a 6 cylinder. Would this be ok to bolt straight on?? The transom shield that's on the boat now has corrosion. All so does the motor need...
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