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    Re-flash FICM on Volvo-penta

    I have a 5.0 VP engine. I want to relpace it with a 5.7 VP (really Chevy motors) and and wondering if I can get the FICM re-flashed with the latest startegy for the 5.7L. I paln on buying the 5.7 short block and taking every thing else off the 5.0L Ideas? VP= Volvo Penta
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    Engine Change from Volvo (Chevy) 305 to 350

    I have a Seaswirl Striper that has been nothing but a PITA with the motor for the past year. I love the boat but hate the motor. The problems have been repeatable in the #7 cyclinder mostly with the valves but the latest is the piston melted. I am looking at upgrading to a 350 motor but...
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    Volvo sterndrive removal

    I have a 06, 5.0 GXi 280 SX outdrive. I think the gimbal bearing is bad or failling. When making a slow turn there is a vibration that was't there before. I pumped some gimbal grease and there was no affect. I have 700 hrs on the motor. I am mechanically inclined but have not done this job...
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    Volvo strendrive removal

    I have a '06 5.0 GXi with SX 280 outdrive. I think the gimbal bearing is bad and needs help. I have almost 700 hrs on the motor & outdrive. I have a vibration and sluggish start at low end. It all seeems to go away once moving straight again. I pumped grease into the one zerk I have on the...
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    What is a "Squid-and-Spearing" for fluke fishing?

    I've been looking at fishing reports and as of late many of them are refering to "squid-and-spearing" working best. What exactly is that? is it just a squid and bait fish on the same hook? Help please.
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