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    Where did all that water get into my bellows from? (pictures)

    2007 VP SX-A drive Removed the drive yesterday to check alignment, grease the splines, and make sure the u-joint bellows were dry. Well, they weren't. In fact they had a very large puddle of greasy cloudy standing water. :facepalm: I pulled the drive earlier this year (end of June) to chase...
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    Switching gauges but using same transducer

    Is it possible to wire up an existing transducer to a different gauge? I installed a Lowrance LST-3800 this year and used the supplied transom mount transducer but am using it as in-hull. I'm going to all different gauges over the offseason and Faria makes a depth sounder gauge that matches my...
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    Why do warm starts need throttle?

    I'm posting this here because it is my understanding that most carbed engines need a crack of throttle to warm start and that it is normal, so there is probably no repair needed. I'm wondering why this is required though. In my case specifically with a 2006 5.0GL-H with Holley 2bbl 2300, I...
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    What causes loud shifting into reverse but not into forward?

    For the SX drives, specifically the sx-a drives, what can cause this? My idle speed is 700 in neutral, new TFXtreme shift and throttle cables, adjusted several times to ensure correct fitting. Cable fully extends bellcrank into both forward and reverse settings. Shifting into forward is...
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    5.0GL-H mixture adjustment / manual

    VP 5.0gl-h with stock 2bbl Holley carb. list # 75034, date stamp # 2276 I learned the hard way yesterday what the difference is between setting idle mixture on the driveway vs. in the water . It sure sounded good on the hose, drop it in the water last night and trouble right off the bat...
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    Throttle cable not always returning to idle

    VP 5.0 GL-H with 2 barrel Holley. I notice that sometimes when returning to neutral detent on the control, the idle speed sometimes rests about 100-150rpm higher. This seems to happen more often during cooler days, but still happens randomly on any day. I can manually push the throttle bracket...
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    Removed sx-a drive and now have loud clunking when shifting to reverse

    VP SX-A 1.60 drive. Removed the drive to replace drive bellows and perform general maintenance. When putting the drive back on and attaching the shift cable, the threaded cube barely has room on the cable to thread on. What I mean by that is, with the control and drive both in neutral, the...
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    Will a new prop gain back my lost rpm?

    1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Would like greater hole shot, so I'm interested in a 4 blade SS, but curious about over-revving (see below) 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. Michigan Wheel Apollo stainless steel 3 blade 3) Current prop...
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    Can too rich idle mixture cause carb flooding, oil on plug threads?

    New issue so bear with me on this one. A little background first. VP 5.0GL-H mfg 9/06 carbed, no prior maintenance history except evidence that it was not taken care of (interior issues, no tune ups, etc) Ran perfect last year with no issues, put it up over the winter then got it out in...
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    5.0GL-H Original spark plug

    Anyone know what originally came in this block, or a block similar to it? I know it was an AC Delco model, but I'm finding mixed opinions as to either a mr43lts or a 41-932 or a 41-993. The originals are not currently in there. The volvo part number for replacement plugs is 21467472. I...
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    SX-A u-joint bellows replacement

    I had a mechanic pull the drive lask week expecting expensive issues with the u-joints after hearing a ticking/clacking noise from that area of the drive. The tension clip inside the u-joint bellows on the transom shield side dislodged and was being hit by the spinning u-joints causing the...
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    Knocking sound only in neutral idle

    Volvo Penta 5.0GL-H with SX-A outdrive. I just finished making some idle adjustments and went out for a test drive. It now idles great in gear, right at 600rpm as the manual suggests. In neutral it idles slightly higher at 800rpm. Is this too high for neutral? The reason I ask is because I...
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    Bogging down and stalling ONLY at idle

    volvo penta 5.0 gl-h It was idling a little high the first time out a few weeks ago (about 800-900rpm), but otherwise ran great. Took it out yesterday after i did cap/rotor/plugs/wires, tweaked idle speed screw, and replaced a leaking exhaust boot. It now has an intermittent idle issue. On...
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    Replacing rubber exhaust bellow under pipe elbow (picture attached)

    volvo penta 5.0 GL-H and SX-A outdrive. See attached picture. I noticed there is a tiny hole in this rubber exhaust bellow that extends down from the exhaust elbow. Water doesnt necessarily spray out, but it does leak, and a mechanic mentioned I should change it out before it ruptures and...
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    Taking on water with flush adapter cap open

    9/2006 Volvo 5.0 GL-H and SX-A outdrive. I took it out last night to water test some idle adjustments I had made. It seemed to be running really well from idle to WOT for a couple hours. Idle was consistent at 600rpm with no surging. We were cruising around pretty slow, about 2500rpm, and...
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    Spring startup: A couple issues

    2007 Volvo Penta 5.0GL-H with SX drive on 2007 Seaswirl 210 BR. A little background experience on this engine: Last summer was my first summer with this boat and engine. When purchased everything worked and ran great. Idled about 550rpm and WOT at about 4600rpm which is what Volvo suggests...
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    Wakeboard Tower Installation Experience

    This is my first post on iboats, and I'd like to share what I learned since it was my first tower install. Even though there is great advice on this forum, I would have really liked a detailed write-up from someone. In the spirit of helping, here is mine. PLEASE PLEASE add your own comments...
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