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    Circulating Pum Inlet Hose Temp

    Quick question. My 5.0GI PWTR was not getting up to temperature during its first run, it did this last years. Would get up to about 130 degrees on the gauge and no higher. (Just head this off, I have never had a bad impeller that lost vanes) So I replaced the T-Stat and cleaned up the...
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    Broken Fuel Cell retrofit project

    Hi all, Im in the process of working a project to detail the required parts and steps needed to convert the fuel system from the older TBI 5.0/5.7Gi engines that used separated Low and High pressure pumps to the new style combined Fuel Cell that Volvo has been using since about 2000 to current...
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    Vibration at certain RPM's

    Hi all, having some trouble with my 1999 Cobalt 206 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi (PWTR) with a DP-SM outdrive. About a month ago on after 14 mile run with the boat running at 2800-3100rpm, as I came back off plane I noticed a very pronounced vibration that has not existed before. The vibration now...
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    Insurance Claim question

    Hi all just had an insurance claim question. I have Boat US as my insurance provider. Boat: 1999 Cobalt 206 Volvo Penta DP-SM Drive Some back ground: Late last August I was on a camping trip with my family on the islands of Lake George (Upstate New York). On the second to last day, coming...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI Running Rich

    Jason, thanks for the feedback. I am considering getting a Rinda Techmate and going through all the various sensors and making sure they are all in spec, even though they have been replaced, to help rule out wiring trouble. In regards to the spark plugs to confirm what plugs I mean reference...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI Running Rich

    Hi all, I have 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi (PWTR series engine, Throttle Body Injection) with 634 hours. For the last 2 seasons its been running rich causing a blackish film on the transom and a increase in fuel smell idling, after about 15hrs on an oil change I can begin to smell fuel in the oil...
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    Replacement Alternator recommandations

    Hi all, I am looking to replace the 65amp alternator on my Volvo Penta 5.0gi PWTR. I don't have a a shop near me that I would feel confident rebuilding a marine alternator. I was looking for some opinions on 3rd Party replacement options. Arco and DB Electrical come up a lot. Any one have...
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    Dual Batteries, Negative Cable layout

    Hey all quick question. Im adding in a second starting battery on my 20ft Cobalt. It currently has a On/Off Perko switch, so I will be swapping that out with the Dual Battery Perko. I don't want to add an ACR or anything beyond that as I won't be running any "deep cycle" loads. I simply plan on...
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    Sx-m outdrive raw water nipple inlet o-ring size ? ,Volvo is out

    Ok thanks for the information. Here are the two part numbers you need: O-Ring: 3852535 Nut: 3852534 You can go to volvopentastore.com and insert the part numbers They show both in-stock And just to confirm we are talking about the same thing, heres the Gimbal part diagram with the two parts...
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    Running Rich, Fuel Pressure Regulator information needed

    Hi all, I have 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi (WT series engine, Throttle Body Injection) with 634 hours. For the last 2 seasons its been running rich causing a blackish film on the transom and a increase in fuel smell idling, plugs are on the blacker side. It does run smoothly, idles extremely well...
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    Cost for a total reseal Volvo Penta DP-SM

    I was wondering if anyone could provide a ball park figure for what it would cost to completely reseal a 1999 Volvo Penta DP-SM drive professionally. I know theres a lot of variables, but I really have no idea what a range might be. The drive is in near flawless condition, fresh water operated...
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    Outdrive fluid level increased?

    Hi all, I have a 1999 Volvo Penta DP-SM outdrive. Its in excellent condition, I perform all the yearly maintenance on it. Typically when I check the outdrive a few days later after bottom filling it, the level on the stick reads about dead center of the flat range . This year after a 4 day stay...
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    Volvo Penta Circulating Pump Pulley

    I was just wondering if theres an automotive cross reference for the Circulating Pump Pulley on a 1999 Volvo Penta 5.0Gi PWTR? The Volvo/OMC part is: 3852220
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    Harmonic Balancer Thickness difference

    Hi all, So I had a badly rusted Harmonic Balancer on a Volvo 5.0Gi PWTR engine. I removed the old one and ordered a replacement chevy 8" Balancer. I knew of the differences in diameter, 6" vs 8", but the one I purchased is about an 1/4in narrower. Everything is identical, diameter, shaft...
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    Outdrive Painting

    Hi everyone, Im getting ready to repaint my Volvo Penta DP-SM (1999) per Volvo Pentas method. How many cans of the Volvo Penta Silver will I need to cover the entire drive (only drive unit, the Transom Plate and pivot housing are perfect) in 2 coats? Also just to confirm a 1999 DP-SM is...
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