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  1. Don S

    Volvo 270 Stiff Steering Knuckle

    Re: Volvo 270 Stiff Steering Knuckle I assume when you say knuckle, you are referring to the steering yoke assembly (item 2 in the image below). If that is the case, you will need new bushings (items #10 and #11) and the V ring (item #4) What happens is corrosion builds up between the bushing...
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    We Have a NEW Forum Guys.

    We now have a new forum for any forum or website issues, feedback, suggestions, ets. It's only for those issues, not boating or non boating questions, or anything else not related to the forums or the website. iboats Forum and Website Issues, Feedback, or Suggestions
  3. Don S

    Raw water pump pulley removal question on 2003 5.0 GXi-E

    Re: Raw water pump pulley removal question on 2003 5.0 GXi-E Typical that Seloc left out a few steps. Remove the hoses and plug the inlet hose since the boat will be in the water. Remove the bracket by removing the two bolts shown. Remove the belt. Remove the 3 allen head bolts (5/16") No...
  4. Don S

    Volvo 270T trim problems

    Re: Volvo 270T trim problems First of all, you don't have a gimbal bearing. Your bearing/s are called Primary Driveshaft bearings and are located in the flywheel cover housing. Next problem is the Ford engines weren't even used in 70 to 72, and only used with the 280 drives in 76-78. That...
  5. Don S

    Hello! Dp-d1 X dimension/template questions

    Re: Hello! Dp-d1 X dimension/template questions You can order the full size paper drawings from any Volvo dealer for about 5 bux or less, makes the job very easy. but here is the templace for that cutout, just not full size. PS: don't worry about the callout for DP E and G, it's the same...
  6. Don S

    Kinda hope Ford goes broke

    Re: Kinda hope Ford goes broke What a difference a day makes, yesterday I didn't get the Ford ads when I shut off the ad-blocker, today I do. Without ad-blocker With ad-blocker I guess my question would be this. Why don't YOU have an ad-blocker?
  7. Don S

    Mercruiser 5.0 efi runs then stalls wont restart

    Re: Mercruiser 5.0 efi runs then stalls wont restart Was you able to check and see if the engine had spark? That and fuel pressure are the first two things to check when an engine won't start. Does the fuel pump run for 2 seconds when you turn the to run? The serial number did help, and it...
  8. Don S

    Need some help to replace the power trim hoses

    Re: Need some help to replace the power trim hoses Hard to say what we are looking at in those closeup pictures, but they look like pictures of the trim cylinders on the outside of the boat. Is this correct? You do have to remove the outdrive to get to the trim cylinders, but I think your...
  9. Don S

    Social Media Tools

    Re: Social Media Tools There may be some problems with the bar, but it should be at the top of the forum like this. It will also stay at the top of the screen as you scroll own the thread past it. Are you seeing something different from that? If may be till Moday before it gets fixed...
  10. Don S

    audible alarm engine cranks wont start

    Re: audible alarm engine cranks wont start As you can see in the image below. a 2002 boat could have a lot of different model numbers. Engine year and boat year are not always the same. It's just the way boats are. But, the serial number says it all, you have an 8.1GI-A in production in...
  11. Don S

    Replacing water shutter on 1978 165hp mercruiser

    Re: Replacing water shutter on 1978 165hp mercruiser Here is from the service manual.
  12. Don S

    5.8FL Wiring Schematic

    Re: 5.8FL Wiring Schematic Looks like you have other problems as well. That is an automotive distributor, and has no place on a marine engine. It is not spark protected as marine distributors are, and the advance is not for marine applications. marine engines also do not use a vacuum...
  13. Don S

    Comparing Gm and Ford 4cyl Engines - Difference in size / power?

    Re: Comparing Gm and Ford 4cyl Engines - Difference in size / power? Th Ford also has the exhaust on the starboard side of the engine, and the intake on the port side. The 3.0L sand 2.5L GM engines have the intake and exhaust as one unit on the port side of the engine. Here's a picture of a...
  14. Don S

    Comparing Gm and Ford 4cyl Engines - Difference in size / power?

    Re: Comparing Gm and Ford 4cyl Engines - Difference in size / power? 302AMRGDP is a 3.0L GM engine, not a Ford. The 302 stands for 3.0L with a 2bbl carb. Had it been the Ford 4 cyl, the model number would have been 232AMRGDP. Here is the numbering system.
  15. Don S

    To fresh water cool or raw water cool???

    Re: To fresh water cool or raw water cool??? Here is the kit.
  16. Don S

    Water in starboard cylinders only. No water in oil. 5.7 Mercruiser (UPDATE-FIXED)

    Re: Water in starboard cylinders only. No water in oil. 5.7 Mercruiser Re: Water in starboard cylinders only. No water in oil. 5.7 Mercruiser Never mind, didn't read enough.
  17. Don S

    1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue

    Re: 1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue Try it like this.
  18. Don S

    1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue

    Re: 1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue I guess you think a serial number is a waste of time. Well below is an image from the 93-97 manual. You don't have a 98 engine.
  19. Don S

    1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue

    Re: 1998 Mercruiser 4.3L Circulating pump / Serpentine Belt Issue Looks like you have the wrong belt. Mercruiser doesn't go by year, do you have a serial number for your engine? It's the only way to know for sure what you need and how to route it. Here is from the manual that covers the 98...
  20. Don S

    4.3 GXI B annoying limp mode / injector driver problem

    Re: 4.3 GXI B annoying limp mode / injector driver problem This whole electrical system could be quickly tested to find if it was engine or helm side. Just disconnect the main harness plug from the engine. Then on the engine side, with a jumper wire hooked on one end to the battery positive...
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