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    Correct Impeller for 5.0 GL PEFS

    Guys, Last year I replaced my impeller with part # 3862567 (21213660). This issue with this part was that the round gasket that came with this part was too small in thickness. The result was I had a leak all last season. Is this the correct part number for my engine? Thanks for any...
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    Boat exhaust smells very gassy - kinda like me :)

    Guys, When I'm reversing my boat I smell the exhaust and it smells very gassy. The boat runs very well but from time to time if I stop on the lake and do not let it ldle for a few secs it's hard to start and appears to be flooded. Any ideas on what causes an engine smell like this? Is it...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL 5.0 GL PEFS 4012014293 Impeller bracket rubber turned to goo

    Guys, Finally got the time this weekend to de-winterize my boat and enjoy it. When I when to replace my impeller the "triangle" shaped piece of rubber that holds the impeller enclosure in place was a big large glob of goo. This was the messiest crap I've ever had to deal with. Took me two...
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    Online service manual for Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS

    I'm sure this is covered in the service manual but I do not have one. How often should one change out the engine thermostat?
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    Question on rubber nub on the bracket that holds the Impeller housing

    Guys, I changed our my Impeller this weekend and it was uneventful other than the fact that the runner nub on the metal bracket that holds the Impeller housing in place is deterioratingg and has turned in to gooeyy mess. Can this nub be replaced and if so where does one get this part? Thanks...
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    Wow is finding an impeller a pain

    Guys, I need a new impeller for my Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS. I have found at least 4 or 5 part numbers. Anyone know what this part number is for sure and a good place to purchase?
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    Want to replace 14 1/4x21 pitch AL with SS

    Guys, I looked on my prop and the only info on it was a part number - 3850302 I've looked around the web and it appears that this is a 14 1/4x21 pitch prop. If I wanted to go to a stainless steel prop would I look for the same dimensions? Also where's a good place on line to buy SS props? TIA
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    Changing oil this week end for the first time (myself)

    I downloaded the operators/owners manual for my Volvo 5.0 GL and it's confusing as to which oil to run in this motor. Am I reading the material correctly and should I be running a straight 30 weight oil? I'm a Valvoline fan so will this oil be OK? Also if a fram oil filter OK or should I stick...
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    Another newbie question on props

    Would any of you guys be able to tell me what prop I have on my boat? It's in my signature and it's the original prop. I want to get a SS prop but I'm an hour and a half away from my boat and was hoping some of you guys would know what came standard on this boat. TIA
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    Do I have a 5.0 GL-A, GL-B, GL-C, etc?

    Guys, When looking for parts several sites ask if I have a 5.0 GL-A, GL-B, GL-C, etc. All I could find on the engine is what I have posted in my sig. Any incite would be appreciated.
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    Sierra parts good?

    Are the Sierra parts good replacement parts for Volvo parts? I'm seeing these parts all over the place and they are much easier to find than Volvo parts. I'm looking for a distributor cap and rotor and these are much more affordable.
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    Yearly maintenance for my motor out drive

    Last question for the day I promise. Is there a good place to find the list of yearly maintenance for my motor and out drive?
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    Hard to start after warming up

    Guys, Last year my boat would, once in a while, become hard to start after running for 30-40 minutes. It acts likes it is "flooding out". I have a habit of shutting the motor down as soon as i stop but I'm not sure this contributes to this or not. Any ideas on what to check. One other...
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    Cleaning Flame arrestor

    Guys, What/how are you supposed to clean a flame arrestor?
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    9 years is it time to change the fuel filter :)

    Guys, My boat is 9 years old and I have never changed the fuel filter believe it or not. It starts and runs like the day I bought it. I just de-winterized her yesterday and after 4 cranks she started right up. This filter looks just like an oil filter and while I know I need to change it...
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    Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

    Guys, I want to change my outdrive oil in my Volvo Penta SX drive and the dealer I bought it from states I need to use the Volvo synthetic outdrive oil. This stuff is expensive so my question is - is this oil that much better than any other or can I use something a bit more affordable. Also...
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    Is the J41240 tool required to remove the water pump?

    Guys, I was reading the Volvo Engin Manual for the steps to replace the water pump and they recommend the use of this tool. J41240. Have any of you guys done this without the tool and was it easy enough?
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    Pull out drive for first time

    Guys, How hard is it to pull a Volvo Penta SX out drive? I'm semi mechanically inclined and would like to do the maintenance on my bearings myself if it's not all that difficult.
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    Replacing a Circulating Water Pump for Volvo 4.3GL

    Guys, Last year I noticed water being thrown from the circulating water pump on my 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL (top water pump). I assume this means I need a new water pump. My question is - how hard is this. I do not own a VP manual as I've always paid to have this done. I want to do this...
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    Want a be mechanic

    Guys, I have a 2000 Volvo 5.0 GL engine and I need to do some maintenance. I need to start with changing the oil. Can someone suggest a web site that would tell me the engine oil filter part number as well as the suggested oil weight to use. Also I haven't had the out drive serviced in 3...
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