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    winterizing question for volvo 5.7 dp

    I just winterized my boat this past weekend. I've done it before with no problem. I drained the two manifolds and the plug on the block. I opened the hose's at the thermostat and dumped two gallons of 100% antifreeze in the hoses. I started the engine and ran it for about 30 seconds while I was...
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    5.7 gsi black smoke coming out of exhaust?

    my engine back fired while i was under way. i change the fuel filter made it run better but not completly. i noticed black smoke coming out of the exhaust more so when idling i also noticed a little oil. not sure if thats from the trim tab or out the exhaust. so i did a compression check and the...
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    2000 5.7 GSI Spark Plug Issue

    HI, I change my spark plugs and saw that the plugs that i took out were Champion RV15YC4. I put in Autolite AP 104 which should be the same as the volvo penta plug that the manuel recomends. The autolite plug is about a half inch longer then the champion plugs i took out. Would anyone know if i...
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    reinstalling DP SM outdrive

    i've removed my outdrive to winterize. is there any trick or easy way to reinstall. i reinstalled it last year, but it seem like i got lucky with it slipping in all the way after twisting and turning it pushing up and down. after a 1/2 hr of trying. i have it on a home made stand and trying to...
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    u joint replacement putting it back together

    i'm replacing the u-joints on a dp sm. is it important to keep the parts the same as they were taken off? as in the yoke, and shaft being turned upside down. i have the manuel and it does say to, but i've read here that people mark the parts so its put back the same way. something about keeping...
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    replacing u joints

    i'm going to be replacing my u joints on a dp sm. would it make it easier to unhook the yoke from the pinion bearing carrier? i have the manuel and see how it comes apart. i just don't want to get into playing with gears, and not lining up something right.
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    Gimbal Bearing and Bellow

    hi, i pulled my outdrive off for the winter DP SM. The bellow had a rip in it so i think it was getting water in the bearing area. the bearing has some play and looks a bit rusty. i plan on changing the bearing and bellows. should i be looking at anything else while i'm in there. mainly because...
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    Seaswirl Boats Owner's Manual 2000 25' cruiser

    hi, looking for the manual for 25' cruiser 2000. i don't need the engine manuel. even a year or two earlier. mainly i want to know where the electric and water lines run. thanks
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    does anti freeze run out of the outdrive?

    hi i just finished winterizing my 2000 v/p 5.7 gsi after i drained the water from the manifold and block i put 2 gallons of anti freeze down the hoses to the manifold, block and the large hose to the water pump. i turned the engine on for about 30 seconds to mix it up. on my old omc when i did...
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    synthetic gear oil vs volvo penta brank

    hi, winterizing my boat. do i have to use volvo penta synthetic gear oil or is mobil synthetic gl 5 just as good?
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    omc stringer 400 replacing water circulating

    i'm replacing my 85 omc stringer water circulating pump on the engine. should i use any sealant with the gasket?
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    800 omc stinger won't start

    hi, having trouble starting my 1985 omc 800 stinger. started fine after the winter. a couple of weeks later would turn over but wouldn't start (it was as it had no spark. i replace the coil, points, condenser, wires, cap. still wouldn't start. gave up took it to a marinia. they replaced...
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    OMC 800 outdrive clunk

    i have a problem with my 1985 omc outdrive. every now and then there's a clunk when i take off and also while at any other speed. it sounds like i hit something. one mechanic said it might be the gears in the lower unit. i'm thinking of pulling the outdrive for the winter and doing the repair...
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