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    Wiring/Rewiring a Boat

    There are several active threads regarding wiring or rewiring boats. While electrical wiring on a boat is not that difficult, it must be done correctly or there's a danger of a breakdown at sea or even an electrical fire. Here's a link to the ABYC requirements for boat wiring...
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    Volvo SX Tilt/Trim Problem

    Since I bought a new boat, my 2003 Glastron with 5.0 engine and SX drive has been sitting waiting for a buyer. Since January. A couple times, I have started it on muffs and warmed it up to operating temperature. Never messed with the shift or trim. Yesterday, I started it up, then tried to...
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    Volvo Trim Sender Replacement

    My 2002 Volvo SX drive has a defective trim sender. How do I know it's the sender? It was acting flakey and when I felt one of the wires at the sender I could feel that the conductor was broken inside the insulation. Solder it? It's too corroded to save. It's pretty simple to remove and...
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    Outdrive Fluid Odor

    I checked the fluid in my 2003 Volvo SX drive today and noticed an odor a little like rotten eggs. The fluid was replaced about nine months ago and has about 50 hrs of use. Is this normal? An indication of a problem? What problem?
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    Volvo Riser Gaskets

    I posted a problem several months ago where water would seep into the cylinders over a period of several days of non use (2003 Volvo 5.0). The spark plugs would be wet and the engine would not start. I never solved the issue, but draining the manifolds after each use has allowed me to use the...
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    Cold Start Problem

    I have a 2003 Glastron GS249 with a Volvo 5.0 carbureted engine with about 150 hours. It's been winterized each season and I've never had a starting problem. A month or so ago I took it for the Volvo 100 hr service. Included were checking timing, ignition,, etc., and replacing the spark plugs...
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    Volvo SX Trim Pump Noise

    Just recently, when I trim the Volvo SX drive up or down (on the trailer) instead of the usual whine, there is a "knocking" sound simmilar to the sound of the fresh water pressure pump operating. The trim pump fluid level seemed to be at about the low mark on the reservoir so I added fluid but...
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    Disparaging Posts

    The following was posted by the same member in five different places on this board (I removed the name of the particular product):<br /> This person purchased a product which he felt was defective or missing parts. Apparently, his first reaction was to log on to this forum and complain in great...
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    More Prop and Stern Drive Security

    Another post prompts me to ask this:<br /><br />How many have locks on their props and/or outdrives and why?<br /><br />How many take other prop / outdrive security measures and why?<br /><br />How many have had props / outdrives stolen from there boats and where was the boat at the time?
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    Volvo Remote Tilt/Trim Switch

    Volvo has a remote tilt/trim switch that can be mounted on the transom. This would be handy for raising and lowering the drive without climbing into the boat (it's on a trailer). I have seen photos and at one time I had the Volvo part number but I seem to have misplaced it. I've tried the...
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