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    New to Volvo family

    How does it work while idling or in reverse?
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    New to Volvo family

    Seems like simple experience would indicate whether or not muff cooling is adequate or not. I mean it either works or it doesn’t. Guess I’m unclear on what the debate would be.
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    New to Volvo family

    Definitely a learning curve for me.
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    New to Volvo family

    Oh wow so no impeller in the drive itself? Ok that’s different to me. I need to collect all my serial numbers. All I know at this point is it’s a SX.
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    New to Volvo family

    You mean like a DB2 scanner? Where would that typically be? I have not seen one yet.
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    New to Volvo family

    Do they fit from the front or rear?
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    New to Volvo family

    Yes mine has that hose connection. I’m concerned about the rubber impeller in the outdrive running dry if you don’t push water from the bottom up. I know on Merc’s if you run without muffs for very little time the dry impeller will shred. Not sure about VP. Like you I thought that hose...
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    New to Volvo family

    I also noticed that my ear muffs I’ve always used on my Merc won’t fit the Volvo outdrive. Is there one everyone likes?
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    New to Volvo family

    Yes, please post your findings. Thanks
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    New to Volvo family

    While learning my way around the engine bay, I discovered the distributor cap is held on with zip ties because the little screw holes are stripped or broken. Im not even sure it’s a traditional distributor but that’s what it looks like. Not sure how to address this but definitely don’t want an...
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    New to Volvo family

    Hello everyone I just bought my first Volvo powered boat. A 07 Hurricane 202 with 5.0gXi. I know I’ll be spending a lot of time here learning this new system. I’ve been a Merc man my whole life as was my dad, so this is all new to me. I just wanted to say hi and for sure I’ll be seeing you around.
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    Purple instrument wire no power

    Hi guys 07 Hurricane 5.0gxi with no power on the purple instrument wires. Ground on instruments is good. I do have ignition power. All fuses at the helm are good as well as the ones in the engine bay fuse box. Is there a relay that the key switch energizes or something? I’ve followed the wire...
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    1997 Hurricane 5.7gi how to service engine?

    Hello Hurricaners! I’m looking at a 1997 Hurricane deck boat that looks to be in excellent condition. I do all of my own boat service and repair. From the photos the engine appears to literally sit in a hole. I can’t see how to access anything like spark plugs, starter, oil filter, drain pecock...
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    Right I know but I guess there isn’t really anything I can do about it.
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    I put reconditioned heads on several years ago but they probably only have 300 hours on them. I expect the valves are ok. That glitter in the oil is telling me something somewhere is wearing. I guess just run her until she gives it up. Could be years, who knows. But I got my answer regarding...
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    I’ll send a sample for analysis when I change the oil this Fall. I think factory compression is 150? My highest cylinder is 140. Lowest is 115. The others are right around 130.
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    No salt water. Fresh water lake only.
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    I hope you’re right about those hours. It is very well maintained. However I’m seeing some glitter in my oil when I change it. Don’t know if it’s crank bearings or cam. But something is wearing for sure.
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    Any concerns about what year heads will fit? Any 5.7L vortec head will fit my 80’s block? Cast numbers aren’t important?
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    Hi all The 1984 5.7L in our Dixie stern drive ski boat is closing in on 1150 hours. She still gets it’s done but I know if I keep her the day is coming for the inevitable rebuild. I’ve heard that a decent power gain can be found by upgrading to vortec heads. I’d like to get an education in...
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