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    Volvo Penta - Raw Water via seacock?

    1996 Parker 2510 MV with 2017 Penta 5.0 GXi w/Original 290 DP outdrive. Have had issues with clogging on raw water intake for 2 seasons and boat overheating. I like being shallow. Anyway I am now going to install a sea **** with scoop and strainer and bypass the outdrive intake. Cooling water...
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    290 DP will not raise to trailer/beach height

    I AM NEW TO VOLVO OD’s and ENGINES Parker with a 1996 290 DP with 2017 5.0 GXi Issue: OD will trim up and down but will not trim up to trailer/beach height Boat has trim gauge on dash. Also have what I believe is a trim control box (857534) behind the dash. It has a red light and I think an...
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    GPS/Fish Finders Power Down on Restart

    I have 2 GPS/Fish finders on my boat. One is set on sonar and the other on charts. I installed a new switch panel over the winter. Both GPS’s will not turn on until battery is turned on and the GPS power switch in my panel is switched on. After GPS power switch is on one of the units powers...
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    Stumped! Engine stall after start

    M, appreciate the reply and info. Just need to clarify a few more things. Hoping my photos are in order. Pic #1 and #2 - parts I found from my latest search. Which one for my application as I can’t tell the difference. Pic #3 - is this the part you referred to in your response? Pc #4 - this...
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    Stumped! Engine stall after start

    Completely STUMPED!! My rank: Newbie (2 years on water) Engine: Rebuilt LB from ATK - Chevy 4.3 V6 Issue(s): Stalls approx 2 or 3 min after start - (I believe the fuel pump shuts off) - starts right up after every stall. RPMs at idle 650 to 700. Seems to stall at temp of 120 or above. Oil...
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