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    Constant power to fuel pump

    I have a 98 Wellcraft that when the battery is hook up the fuel pump constantly runs even with the key in the off position. I replaced the fuel pump and the relay but still the same problem. Has anyone run into this type of issue before that could point me in the right direction. I know the...
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    Another water in cyclinder post with a new twist

    I was changing out my plug on my volvo penta 5.0 gl when I fresh water coming out of the spark plug hole on the right side of the motor. Now the boat has not been in the water for a period of time. It has been run off the water muffs. I think right of way head gasket cracked block ect. So I...
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    40' MH with 20' boat

    I have an oppertunity to buy a nice 40' American Eagle motorhome. my boat is 20' with trailer 25 ' putting me at 65'. 65' is the leagal limit in California. Is this a really bad idea? What limits and problems will I have trying to haul all of this around. Does anyone do this length RVing? Thanks...
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    5.0 Penta starter may not be the problem ring gear replacement

    My earlier thread was about my stater not engaging properly. Now I am coming to the conclusion that It could possible be the ring gear on the flywheel. I have pulled motors from cars and replaced them but never a boat. everything looks to be rather basic but I do not know is what i will...
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    Starter driving me crazy 5.0 volvo penta gl

    I bought a boat that seemed to have a starter problem grinding noise when turning over pullies would some what turn but then more grinding. It would finally start and the motor ran perfectly. I bought a marine delco starter exactly like the one that came out . put the new one in and more ginding...
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