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    Grease tube on VP DP-SM, fitting striped

    Good point sir!
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    Grease tube on VP DP-SM, fitting striped

    Do you really need to seal both holes? The hole for the gimbal bearing housing of course, yes, but there's water on both sides of the other hole (the one for the grease fitting).
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    Grease tube on VP DP-SM, fitting striped

    I’m going this route as of this season. Grease fitting and tube is still in place, but bearing is non-greasable. In this case I would look for a way to seal the grease port somehow. I remember seeing someone remove the tube, tap the hole in the bearing carrier and put a screw in. Might have...
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    Grease tube on VP DP-SM, fitting striped

    No, this is from the VP workshop manual
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    Grease tube on VP DP-SM, fitting striped

    Never did this myself, but the repair manual instructions are atteched Might be easier to seat the tube in the gimbal bearing housing if you remove the pivot housing first. From what I understand, the tube is plastic.
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    VP MPI Fuel Pump Whine: a comprehensive post with info and links

    Excellent summary, thank you.
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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    The fastest (and possibly cheapest) solution to your issue is probably one of those aftermarket pumps available for around $150-200. A few $ more gets you the fuel pressure tester and correct fittings. The replacement job is easy and well documented on Youtube.
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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    Sounds like it’s time for a fuel pressure test. Also make sure you have no remains of gasket material from the old fuel filter where it mates to the fuel cell assembly. Did you inspect the fuel pressure regulator on the high pressure side for paint flakes?
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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    Mine also makes a sound when priming (ignition on), kind of similar to the whine. It's not supposed to be noise-free I believe.
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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    It's pretty similar to mine, but yours sounds louder and with a slightly higher pitch.
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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    I posted a thread on this a while back and got some good feedback, I also listed my debugging steps in the first post. Check it out: https://forums.iboats.com/threads/seeking-advice-regarding-volvo-penta-5-7gxi-hf-fuel-pump-whine.770309/
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    I live in Norway, but I believe these trolleys are actually imported from the US. I've looked at several and decided on this which has the abillity to raise and lower the drive, but also to tilt it from side to side. If I were to buy it again, I'd probably forfeit the ability to tilt and save...
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    So to conclude this thread I have checked for leaks again after cleaning out the prop housing and leaving the drive level for a few days. I’m happy to report no oil is observed at the drain screw as shown in the photo below. Compare this image to my post #24 I’d like to thank everyone who...
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    Seeking advice regarding Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-HF fuel pump whine

    I’m a fair weather boater so I could think of better places to own a boat, but recreational crab and lobster fishing on the west coast is great fun!
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    So I took another look after replacing the o-ring (again). Still a bit of oil around the drain plug, so I figured I would unscrew the dipstick to let some air in at the top thinking that would accelerate the leak. So I did, and I heard a hiss as the dipstick came loose. A good sign I think. No...
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