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    Bogging down and stalling ONLY at idle

    volvo penta 5.0 gl-h It was idling a little high the first time out a few weeks ago (about 800-900rpm), but otherwise ran great. Took it out yesterday after i did cap/rotor/plugs/wires, tweaked idle speed screw, and replaced a leaking exhaust boot. It now has an intermittent idle issue. On...
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    Replacing rubber exhaust bellow under pipe elbow (picture attached)

    volvo penta 5.0 GL-H and SX-A outdrive. See attached picture. I noticed there is a tiny hole in this rubber exhaust bellow that extends down from the exhaust elbow. Water doesnt necessarily spray out, but it does leak, and a mechanic mentioned I should change it out before it ruptures and...
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    Taking on water with flush adapter cap open

    9/2006 Volvo 5.0 GL-H and SX-A outdrive. I took it out last night to water test some idle adjustments I had made. It seemed to be running really well from idle to WOT for a couple hours. Idle was consistent at 600rpm with no surging. We were cruising around pretty slow, about 2500rpm, and...
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    Spring startup: A couple issues

    Re: Spring startup: A couple issues Update on the belt noise. After eyeballing the pulleys I noticed the power steering pump pulley was anything but in-line with the other pulleys. But instead of being pushed in or pulled out, it was tilted so that the top was further in than the bottom. I'm...
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    Spring startup: A couple issues

    2007 Volvo Penta 5.0GL-H with SX drive on 2007 Seaswirl 210 BR. A little background experience on this engine: Last summer was my first summer with this boat and engine. When purchased everything worked and ran great. Idled about 550rpm and WOT at about 4600rpm which is what Volvo suggests...
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    Wakeboard Tower Installation Experience

    This is my first post on iboats, and I'd like to share what I learned since it was my first tower install. Even though there is great advice on this forum, I would have really liked a detailed write-up from someone. In the spirit of helping, here is mine. PLEASE PLEASE add your own comments...
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