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    Exhaust Manifolds and Risers

    2008 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi-G (freshwater boat only) - I have a new set of exhaust manifolds and risers, but when I took off one of the risers, it looks pretty good to me - would you leave them as is, or replace them? Another question - why is it running so rich (black) how do I adjust the fuel...
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    DPS-A Trim Cylinder Hydraulic Hose Connection

    This is a long shot - has anyone ever had a slow leak out of the trim cylinder hose / nipple where it enters the trim cylinder - replaced the o-ring (item 14) with every oversize / undersize / double orings - can't get the leak to stop - really bad design on the DPS drives. Surfaces are clean...
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    Ram Cylinder Hose Leak at O-ring

    Ok, after I rebuilt the ram cylinders, they work great, but I have this issue with one of them. I replaced all the high-pressure hose O-rings (4) and retainer (3) rings on the cylinders, but one keeps on leaking. I even tapped the retainer ring in deeper into the seat, to expand the o-ring...
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    TIPS/HINTS - Remove Stern Drive for Inspection - DPS-A

    Besides the guidelines in the manual, are there any other tips/hints that we should know about? Trim full down position, drain drive oil, and remove propellers - makes the drive lighter, easier to remove. Mark shift cable adjuster (cube) with pen before removing (manual shows a jam nut, not on...
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    DPS-A Trim Cylinder Rebuild

    Since I had a leak in one of the cylinders, I decided to rebuild them both...just as well, both had milky water in them. Bill was very helpfull, even sent me a replacement rod seal after I damaged one. Volvo SX - A DPS - A Trim Cylinder Ram Rebuild Kit...
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    DPS-A 1.95 Trim Cylinder Rebuild Kit

    Have some trim fluid leaking out of the wiper seal at the rear of one cylinder... Prod No: 3883609 Serial No: 420 220 5295 Can anyone recommend the rebuild kit for this part, link to some instructions would help a lot. Did find this link, but not sure if it's applicable to the DPS-A drives...
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    Engine Hours - How do I get to that menu option?

    I have this display on my boat, what does Volvo name it, and how do I get the engine hours to display on the top-right instrument?
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    Trim Calibration DPS-A Drive - Sunesta 224

    I have this panel on my Sunesta (see picture), not sure what it's called. With the drive down/up, the analog instrument displays full down/up on the trim gauge (lower right). When the drive is up, and I lower it, the gauge immediately responds. However, when the drive is down, it takes a while...
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    Water Pump Screws P/N

    Can't seem to track down the P/N for these screws, can anyone reference me? Engine: 5.0GXi-G http://www.volvopentastore.com/Seawater-Pump-And-Hoses/dm/cart_id.194808871--session_id.997183598--store_id.366--view_id.777060
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    I did it again....2008 Sunesta 224

    I seem to have a unique ability to bankrupt myself....sold the 2002 Maxum 1900SR, the 2008 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 and bought my friends 2008 Sunesta 224. Then I had to get a new truck to tow it....used truck market is HOT. Finally found a white 2013 Ram 1500, 4x4, only to be called 15 min before...
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    Sunesta 224 and 2005 4Runner V8 4x4

    I believe the 4Runner is rated for 6000lbs, not sure what load the hitch is rated for? New boat is 4000lbs....I need a new truck to tow this right?
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    2002 Maxum 1900SR - 5.0L V8 Prop Question

    Backed my boat into a gate and need a new prop....boat is mostly used for wake-boarding on a lake, and I can do with a bit more pop on takeoff. Running an aluminum 3-blade, 14.5"x19". Options please? 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Faster pop onto a plane. 2) Current prop...
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    FULL Boat Cover Suppliers?

    Can anyone recommend a supplier for a full boat cover that covers the side of the hull to prevent sun damage....2002 Maxim 1900SR. Thanks. PS. I store it with the canopy detached.
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    Bellows replaced now "whine" in drive???

    Boat: 2002 Maxum 1900SR Engine:5.0L Mercruizer 0M353341) Drive: Alpha One Gen II (0L949752) Took the boat in to have the shift cable bellows replaced.....since they had to remove the drive I asked to replace the u-drive bellows as well as the exhaust bellows. $1080 later, this is what I got...
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    Cottonwood Cove, Lake Mohave 09/2010

    Planning to pick up a houseboat and tow mine behind...looking for smooth water to waterski/wakeboard. How far north are you allowed to go with the house boat? Any other advice would be appreciated. I know that lake can turn into a hell hole when the wind comes up..
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