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  1. Horigan

    Outdrive oil level- dipstick or vent plug?

    Don't top up thru the dipstick hole. With the drive level, once oil starts flowing from the overflow hole, stop filling and you're good. You only need to be anywhere within the indent on the dipstick.
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    stripped SX-A (3L VP) dipstick threads

    The challenge with an insert is getting the a good seal with the O-ring. Oh, and keeping metal debris from entering the drive... I'd just get a new cap.
  3. Horigan

    DP Drives - Strike Protection?

    Yes, the trim system has pressure relief valves that provide some protection.
  4. Horigan

    Best way to fasten bow rails?

    Be sure to use a backing plate for a cleat installation.
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    Volvo Penta DPSM shift cable issue

    The cable housing needs to be in the slot. I would confirm that, then adjust as best you can and see how it shifts. Maybe the cable is stretched. If it doesn't shift well, then I'd replace the cable assembly.
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    What are these on + terminal?

    The cans are mini-terminal blocks that attach to the positive terminal. The black rubber items are fuses. If it were me, I would replace those attached terminal blocks with a separate covered power bus bar mounted nearby. Mount all the excess positive wires to the bus bar. Check Blue Sea for...
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    04 Volvo penta sx-m housing pivot bolt

    Thanks for sharing the resolution.
  8. Horigan

    Groove on Input Shaft Stopping from Passing through Gimbal

    I would try using a file to take off any protrusions from the groove. Otherwise get a new input shaft.
  9. Horigan

    Volvo Penta 290-A water hose connector question

    You should have sufficient access to the water inlet to replace it if you trim the drive all the way up, as shown in the video below. Otherwise just pull the drive off. You don't need to separate the upper housing to replace it.
  10. Horigan

    Engine swap. Raw water intake 4.3

    I would leave the hose connected at the transom and move it out of the way for engine install, then connect to the engine once it's installed.
  11. Horigan

    2001 sx dp-s hard to find neutral

    Hmmm. If it were me I'd confirm the fluid is fresh with Volvo fluid, then change the shift housing. It could end up being a clutch cone issue...
  12. Horigan

    Fuel came out overflow

    When filling, I put my ear near the nozzle when I'm near full and can usually hear the tone change when the fuel starts filling up the fill hose. Hard to do if it's noisy as you're filling
  13. Horigan

    2001 sx dp-s hard to find neutral

    When you operate the shift mechanism by hand, does it shift smoothly in both directions? Is there a clear detent in neutral, or is it vague? If it's vague the shift mechanism spring may be failed or stuck. I once had difficulty shifting out of gear into neutral and replaced the mechanism...
  14. Horigan

    Noise after replacing impeller and fuel/water separator

    Great! Maybe cycle the steering wheel back and forth with the engine running to ensure any air in the steering system is purged. I'd keep an eye on the fluid levels. Air should not be getting introduced into a good tight system.
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    Noise after replacing impeller and fuel/water separator

    That's how I do it also, but if you inadvertently install the vanes in the wrong direction, they bend in the right direction as each vane passes the portion of the pump housing where the vanes full extend. Shoot, some engines that briefly run in reverse when shutdown (dieseling), do this every...
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    Noise after replacing impeller and fuel/water separator

    Impeller blades self-orient to proper direction, so you don't need to worry about which direction they go in, assuming you installed the correct impeller. As suggested, make sure you removed any old impeller pieces in the system. Put your hand on the pump while running to see if you can feel...
  17. Horigan

    I HATE AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS!

    How do you test it?
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    Larson, 4.3 GL-J, SX-A electrical gremlins

    @Engident Alarms are generally driven by switches, with a single connector that provides open or ground to the alarm (oil press switch, water temp switch). There are separate oil pressure sensors and water temp sensors that drive the gauges. These typically have two connectors and provide a...
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    Can I Use ONE GPS/Chartplotter at TWO Helms with ONE Transducer?

    We have Garmin with two stations and one GPS transducer and one thru-hull transducer. We move the chart plotter between both stations with no problems. For the GPS function I think you only need to set up a NMEA 2000 network that would have cable ends at each station, plus power to the...
  20. Horigan

    anchor line

    I'm amazed your anchor locker is big enough on a 21' boat to handle 300' of 1/2 line.
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