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    2006 four winns engine overheating!

    Re: 2006 four winns engine overheating! There's several different versions of the 3.0 which is why the serial number or full model number would be nice, but this should help enough to get you started. Thermostat housing is the red arrow. Top front of engine. By replacing the impeller, you...
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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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    Wakeboard Tower Installation Experience

    Re: Wakeboard Tower Installation Experience I know I started this thread 4 months ago, but I promised pictures of the finished install and never delivered. I finally got one from my phone after she got a bath. Tower has been on for 5 months, used on 12 outings, pulled several beginner...
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    5.0GL-H mixture adjustment / manual

    Re: 5.0GL-H mixture adjustment / manual Thanks Senior I appreciate the input. I did enjoy our trip to Tablerock after I figured out how to hot start it consistently. First time all year I didn't have to worry about anything. But I know last year it didn't do this sort of thing, so my...
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    5.0GL-H mixture adjustment / manual

    Re: 5.0GL-H mixture adjustment / manual Also, I noticed that I do not have the manifold adapter or gasket (#1 and #5). I have the regular base gasket #6 and the 2 barrel carb sitting on that. Does it affect anything to not have the 2bbl to 4bbl adapter on? It seems like this is stock but...
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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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    '94 3.0L holley carb float height adjustment

    Re: '94 3.0L holley carb float height adjustment Look at Don's post. for the 80321 carb the float setting is parallel to fuel bowl when bowl is inverted. You will have to pull off the fuel bowl to adjust it. Is yours externally adjustable? aka does it have a nut around a screw on the top of...
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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

    Re: SX-A u-joint bellows replacement Fantastic thanks Don. The sealing ring you mention, is that number 10 in the diagram below? Does number 8 need replaced also?
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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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    Bogging down and stalling ONLY at idle

    Re: Bogging down and stalling ONLY at idle I did some investigating and tried to find a vacuum leak yesterday while on the hose. The first picture shows the pcv value I pulled from the valve cover. I took the tube from the vacuum gauge and stuck it in the hole in the pcv value to find...
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    Knocking sound only in neutral idle

    Re: Knocking sound only in neutral idle I isolated the knocking noise to the lower unit, and specifically at the area shown in the first picture. I'm pretty certain this would be the u-joints correct? Also, listening to it out of the water its more of a "click click click click" instead...
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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

    Re: Bogging down and stalling ONLY at idle Before I removed the filter I figured I'd go buy a vacuum gauge and see if it sheds any more light. Hooked it up to the pcv value and let it warm up. All seemed well so I shut it off, looked around, and started it back up again. Right off the bat it...
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