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    Draining a hot block

    And refilling with RV antifreeze. Did the deed today and completed the winterizing. Final step was draining the block and adding antifreeze. After I drained the block it dawned on me that maybe I should've waited At the temps we run at 170*, does it matter. Should I have let it cool...
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    Which transom shield. Early or late?

    Trying to locate some parts for the gimbal ring area. All the cooling parts. 2002 VP 8.1gi with a dp-sm drive I know the transom shield is an sx-m, but there is an early and late version. How do I know if early or late? if it helps, here are serial numbers. Engine serial 4012064177...
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    Water flow issue 2002 VP 8.1gi-b

    2002 8.1gi-b 450 hours port side manifolds run 20-30 degrees hotter than starboard. This happens if bost is level or not; in the water or on the muffs. I know some will say this is normal, but this a new issue and when something new comes along then something changed. Engine does not overheat...
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    Brown streaks in drive fluid.

    Drained the outdrive today and had some brown streaks in the fluid. First, how the fluid came out. At first it was perfectly clear as I would expect. Then the brown streak started and continued to the end. No signs of water in the fluid at all. Changed at the start of last year and had not...
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    Volvo DP-SM Pivot Bolts.

    Re: Volvo DP-SM Pivot Bolts.
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    Volvo DP-SM Pivot Bolts.

    Re: Volvo DP-SM Pivot Bolts. I used the wrong term which is my fault. Pivot housing. The bolts that go in the side. I found another post Don, where you mentioned threadlocker on the threads of the pivot pins or pivot bolts, whatever they are called. They take the 1/2" allen to get in and out.
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    Volvo DP-SM Pivot Bolts.

    I am putting the pivot plate back on the gimbal ring and wanted to know if the threads of the bolts need to be coated with anything. There was something dried up on the threads when I took it apart, but the volvo manual doesn't say to coat them. The same hold true for the heads of those bolts as...
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    Bellows Adhesive, yes, no, ???

    I have searched high and low to get the final word on this. 2002 VP DP-SM drive Bellows kit - 3841481 According to the VP Factory Manual, 7743008, printed in 2003, page 79, it says to coat the outside of the gimbal bearing bore with VP gasket sealing compound. Of course, volvo no longer makes...
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    Fulton F2 instructions

    Does anyone have their instructions handy for their Fulton F2 jack? I misplaced mine and need to know the toque specs for the bolts that mount the jack to the weld on plate. Thanks.
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    Denver area

    Might be moving to the Denver area. I know there is Sawtooth and Cherry Creek. I am looking for any additional info on boating in the Denver area or within an hour of town. Anyone have any experience they would like to share?
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    Steering shake at low speeds - intermittent

    Motor is a 2002 VP 8.1GI-b Drive is a DP-SM At low speed, usually when coming into the dock and making lots of steering movements, I occasionally get a shimmy in the steering wheel and drive. I can feel it in the boat which means it is a substantial force. I rarely get it on start up, but every...
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    Electric Brake Question

    So I just installed electric trailer brakes on both axles of our trailer. I took off the surge system and used Dexter never-adjust brake parts. Replaced the drums at the same time. The wheels spin well, but there is a rubbing sound on all 4 wheels. The fact that they spin well puts me at ease...
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    Bolting on new coupler

    Well the road to hell is paved with good intentions. The plan was to bolt on the new coupler using the old holes and drilling one more hole. That all went to hell when I went to mount it. There is a gap between the top of the frame and the coupler. That washer measures .085" so the gap...
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    Drilling into trailer frame.

    OK, a little bit about my trailer and rig. Boat is 2002 Cobalt 226 with BBC, tower, 2 group 31 batteries and associated crap on board. Trailer is Performance Trailer, tandem 3500 lb axle, electric brakes on both axles. Upgraded coupler to 12K coupler. I need to drill a hole or two holes near...
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    On-board chargers

    I need to add an onboard charger to the boat and will be getting a 2 bank (probably 10 amp per bank) charger. I want to be able to wire it to both batteries individually and then plug the boat in. Primarily I worry about the house battery. It gets drained more and on our last trip did not get...
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