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  1. Don S

    Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II

    Re: Replacing Impeller on Alpha 1 Gen II Below is the information from the OEM service manual. Video's are good for getting a rough idea of what you are doing, but you need to make sure the steps are done properly and per the manual.
  2. Don S

    350 Mag -Wont't start - No buzzer or guages working but has power to keyswitch

    Re: 350 Mag -Wont't start - No buzzer or guages working but has power to keyswitch Not talking about the 90A fuse on the starter, was talking about the 50A circuit breaker on the engine (red arrow below) the solenoid is right next to the circuit breaker (solenoid is blue arrow)
  3. Don S

    Volvo Penta 1999 wiring diagram 5.7 GSI

    Re: Volvo Penta 1999 wiring diagram 5.7 GSI The engine wiring diagram will be of no help for the instrument panel, below is how the instruments are wired, but they have nothing to do with any of the accessories of your boat, only the Volvo harness.
  4. Don S

    boat still overheating- solved problem, I think

    Re: boat still overheating- solved problem, I think Not sure where you would find parts :lol: Let me think for a minute. What drive do you have? What engine?
  5. Don S

    very dumb question

    Re: very dumb question You aren't going to find anything in any Volvo manuals unless you have the old installation manuals. Here is a picture that help explains it, even though it is a 290 and not a 270 drive. Same basics. The blue line is where Volvo likes to the the design water line when...
  6. Don S

    Mercruiser 3.0L 3 years in storage

    Re: Mercruiser 3.0L 3 years in storage Too much on the primary resistance, should be around .9 to 1.5 ohms depending on which coil you have.
  7. Don S

    Gear oil in outdrive

    Re: Gear oil in outdrive There is a bearing (or two) in the flywheel cover, but you can't really see them unless you pull the rear seal and clean the grease out. On the 225 engine, there is two bearings. To replace them if they get water in them and get rough and noisy, you have to pull the...
  8. Don S

    Volvo Penta SX drive - Freeze damage Prevention

    Re: Volvo Penta SX drive - Freeze damage Prevention I just had to go searching through my old service bulletins. Seems back in 94 there was one addressing that problem.
  9. Don S

    21513423 Spark Plugs

    Re: 21513423 Spark Plugs From the OEM service manual. Quite honestly, on a carbed engine your wasting your time with those Iridium plugs. They won't run any better than the AC or NGK I posted, and they are only $3 each. The problem with marine engines is setting and being winterized and...
  10. Don S

    Alternator overcharging? Also Start solenoid? New to boats and I need guidance.

    Re: Alternator overcharging? Also Start solenoid? New to boats and I need guidance. Yes, the regulator is built into the alternator as I mentioned before. Have your local starter/alternator shop check it out and repair it. It will cost a lot less than a quality replacement and cheaper than...
  11. Don S

    Alternator overcharging? Also Start solenoid? New to boats and I need guidance.

    Re: Alternator overcharging? Also Start solenoid? New to boats and I need guidance. Your alternator problem could be a defective regulator in the alternator, poor connections, or even a bad battery, new or not. Get the battery load tested to make sure it's ok, not just a voltage check...
  12. Don S

    1985 Four Winns 350 Alpha One Shift Interruptor and blown fuse

    Re: 1985 Four Winns 350 Alpha One Shift Interruptor and blown fuse Man, you are way off in how and when the shift interrupt system should work. Might want to have a look at THIS THREAD to see what goes on. And here is the wiring diagram. make sure you have the shift interrupt switch wired right.
  13. Don S

    Lower shift cable adjustment ?

    Re: Lower shift cable adjustment ? See if this helps. Don't skip steps, or you will be doing it again.
  14. Don S

    1990 v-6 thermostat--how to get it out of the housing?

    Re: 1990 v-6 thermostat--how to get it out of the housing? Pull the brass sleeve out first. It holds the thermostat in place. Item 10 in the drawing below.
  15. Don S

    4.3 to 5.7 swap, wiring diagram

    Re: 4.3 to 5.7 swap, wiring diagram Here is for the WT (1999) 4.3 engine.
  16. Don S

    Bravo 2 won't shift into reverese

    Re: Bravo 2 won't shift into reverese This should explain it.
  17. Don S

    Going to a single

    Re: Going to a single The 280 drive will not fit on the DP-A transom shield. But you can still change only the lower unit from the 280 to the DP-A. It will also be necessary use the bearing race from the 280 drive for the vertical shaft where it fits into the intermediate housing. Keep the...
  18. Don S

    Wiring electric pump VP570

    Re: Wiring electric pump VP570 A couple of suggestions on your diagram. 1. Assuming the power from the starter is the main terminal on the starter solenoid, I would suggest you put a fuse (sized for your pump) near the starter to protect the wiring. (see drawing below) 2. On the wiring on...
  19. Don S

    Trim sender wiring through gimbal housing

    Re: Trim sender wiring through gimbal housing That grommet seup has always been there. The sender and switch is a kit, you don't replace just half of it. Here is the instructions for the kit.
  20. Don S

    Risers and seawater impeller, 350 MAG MPI

    Re: Risers and seawater impeller, 350 MAG MPI The arrow in the picture shows where they plug up first. As far as the other side. If the side you have apart looks ok, I wouldn't pull the other side apart unless it's getting hot. Those gaskets are around $35 each as I recall. And DO NOT...
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