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    Sea water pump maintainence

    Just wondering what thoughts are on sea water pump preventative repair. I have a '97 VP Sx that has about 200 hours on a rebuild that was done right before I bought the boat. I have never done anything with the pump. The temp is always around 170 or so on the gauge. I have no reason to believe...
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    VP SX drive drain plug siezed.

    Well pretty much like the title says. I cant seem to get the thing to turn at all. Ive tapped on it with the impact driver as much as I feel comfortable with. Ive still got somewhat of a slot left on the head but it is deteriorating quickly. Any Ideas would be appreciated.
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    Engine alignment tool

    So after reading Dons sticky on winterization I realize that I should be checking my engine alignment when my drive is off. Question is how do a aquire such an alignment tool. I have a 1997 5.7L gli VP Sx.
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    gasket sealant

    I am preparing to winterize my VP SX the service manual tells me to use Gasket sealant on pretty much every oring and also on the bellows lips. What do you recommend for gasket sealant ?
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    Radial vs Bias ply tires

    I am getting ready to replace the tires on my trailer again. I previously had used st rated radials, load ranged C. Although they are not cheap they did not last very long. The boat and trailer weigh approx 6000 lbs, unfortunatly the trailer is barely adequate to handle the load with 14" wheels...
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    anode replacement VP SX

    I have a 1997 Seaswirl Striper that I use about 50/50 salt and fresh water. Usually it is trailered but occasionally we will moor it for a long weekend. I have been doing some cosmetic maintainance on the outdrive and was wondering about the anodes. There is no pitting to be found on either the...
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    How long will bellows last ?

    Ive been wondering if I should be replacing my bellows before it cracks and leaks. My boat is 97 with VP SX. I believe that the bellows were replaced right before I bought the boat. New motor had about 30 hours on it. Ive had the boat about 5 years and have had the lower unit off each year for...
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    Volvo/omc Sx Cobra Paint

    I have a 1997 SX Cobra on my Stiper that has a few smallish blisters and chips on the paint. I was hoping to just sand out the small blemishes, prime and paint them. Problem Im having at this point is finding paint that matches. I have tried both the Volvo I/O gray and the Cobra charcoal...
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    sx cobra rattle/vibration noise

    Hi guys, I noticed after being on plane for about twenty minutes or so when I come down and put the drive in neutral I have this rattle type noise that is fairly pronounced that will come and go when I engauge the drive into forward or reverse. The noise is only present in neutral and will fade...
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    cooling system problems 97 volvo 5.7 gli

    I had my boat out at the coast this weekend and after a about a 10 mile ride I trolled for salmon for about 5 hours, my temp was at approx. 170 as it always is, but upon coming back in I noticed immediatly that the temp dropped to about 140 then slowly climed back up to 160. I was thinking...
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    '97 OMC/VOLVO 5.7 GLI STARTUP CONDITION

    I have owned this boat for approx 1 year and since I have had it it has an unusual startup cond. It runs very rich blows some black smoke and has some misfire due to the over rich condition. It act like it is in S.L.O.W. mode but both injectors are firing. It will cut the fuel off above...
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