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  1. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX-M Gear Ratios?

    Any way to ID the gear ratios in this unit without taking it apart? 2005 Larson 228 LXi with a VP 5.0 GXi-E and a SX-M Stern Drive. As you can see from the picture the key sticker is missing. The original owner that I bought the boat from said they did not change any portion of the outdrive. In...
  2. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    I look foward to your write up. Please keep in mind that depending on conditions it can be unsafe to haul and anchor from the cockpit. Also note that in various write ups involving this method folks highlight the need to be able to release the 'A-Line' from its aft cleat in case of emergency...
  3. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    I am not sure I am following your question so I will answer it two ways: How much rode you let out depends on depth, conditions, and anchor type. Go back to that article or look up others, there is a TON of info out there. In brief your rode length is from 3 to 10 times the water depth. For how...
  4. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    The idea is similar to this video without all the extra stuff link Here is the concept: Tie a line from the bow eye to a cleat in the rear cockpit. See picture. This is the line that the anchor will be tied to; let’s call it the A-Line. Toss anchor from cockpit. Let out sufficient rode. Tie...
  5. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    You will not know until you try. I experimented with a number of combinations until I settled out on the river anchor. Ironically it was also my first anchor but after 2 or 3 seasons of experimenting, I ended up where I started! How much chain depends. Not a clean answer but it does. I have...
  6. ESGWheel

    Anchor suggestions

    I also boat in a lake (Lake George in NY) that has everything from mud to silt to grass to rock as the bottom. I have tried several styles including danforth, flute, grapple, etc. But my go to and what I have consistently used for years now is a river anchor (link). Its compact, easy to handle...
  7. ESGWheel

    Can’t get my 05 crownline 202br to start.

    Was it not turning over (cranking) before or was it cranking (wrrr, wrrr, wrrr) and not starting? If not cranking then the spark plugs and fuel filter are not the ‘no cranking’ issue (unless there was water in the cylinders and you cleared it out by cranking with no plugs in which case you would...
  8. ESGWheel

    Can’t get my 05 crownline 202br to start.

    Sounds like you have a multimeter to check the battery voltage. If so you are off to a good start to determine the issue and can get this done. Assuming not turning over (not cranking) could be several things ranging from bad starter, bad connections, bad relay, bad ignition switch, etc. Do you...
  9. ESGWheel

    Getting shocked while changing battery?!?

    Were you plugged into shore power in any way when you got shocked? From what I understand using a lithium battery in a boat is good for a trolling motor or house loads but not for starting your engine. Additionally, it requires a different charging profile then what your alternator is built for...
  10. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    i do not see it
  11. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    Based on a strong recommendation it would work I took a chance on the equivalent automotive set but as alldodge says, they were too short and had to buy the OEM marine set.
  12. ESGWheel

    2002 Volvo Penta SX outdrive trim/tilt problem

    That’s great news! It seems that adding such a small amount should not have made a difference but glad it did. If it happens again and want to follow the formal VP troubleshooting / testing procedure, PM me and I will send you a copy if you do not have it. This test involves getting both stall...
  13. ESGWheel

    2002 Volvo Penta SX outdrive trim/tilt problem

    50ml is not a lot (less than 2 oz) and suspect it just started working again vs. solving the issue. If you had to add a whole bottle (16 oz) and it was sucking air before that ok, but then the issue would be where did the fluid go? The system is ‘closed loop’ and whether up or down the level...
  14. ESGWheel

    Penta 5.0 GXi-E Cooling System issue/question

    You rebuilt the raw water pump 15 hrs ago. Did it run OK (not hot) for all those 15 hrs and only now just started overhearing? The circulating pump will not ‘draw water’ as it is a centrifugal pump and probably not the issue. The raw water pump should ‘pull’ water from muffs on the drive and if...
  15. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta SX whine developed

    The modest amount on the magnet is normal but a picture will help. I too have a 2005 5.0 GXi w/ SX-M that was new to me about 10 years ago. Early on I did have a ‘whine’ fm the gimbal bearing. But it was constant. Later, as FC suggests, I got the dreaded VP Fuel Pump Whine. Couple of things: if...
  16. ESGWheel

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    its is a 7/16" For better access that can reach around the solid lines, check these out link they worked great for me to replace my lines without pulling anything off.
  17. ESGWheel

    Changing Impeller on Volvo 5.0GL

    Here is a set of plugs that are a good idea to have in your onboard tool kit link. Many different kits/sizes are available.
  18. ESGWheel

    Hydraulic leak on trim hose

    Westin, I posed this same question a couple of months ago. It’s possible, depending. Depending on the amount of corrosion and type of drive. For an SX-M drive, which I have, I was successful in doing this, see post at this link. One key aspect was the specialty socket I was able to get (info in...
  19. ESGWheel

    throttle body discontinued

    If you do not have one already here is a fuel pressure tester that will work link Others exist that may be a little cheaper….
  20. ESGWheel

    2004 Volvo Penta GXI 5.7 looses power at under load.

    That is great news! As part of the 'get the paint out' actions I did I ran across a VP bulletin on the pressure regulator about removing the screen and replacing with an E-clip. I was able to find a direct fit Bosch regulator and replaced the screen with the E-clip and it’s been working fine...
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