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    5.x GX Parts Issues

    Anyone having problems sourcing the rubber pre-formed hoses for the early 2000 Volvo Penta 5.x GXx? All of my regular on-line VP parts sources are out-of-stock and they say VP can't tell them when they will will ship citing a supply chain issue. All of my rubber coolant hoses are original...
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    Electric Brake Overhaul???

    It seems that my electric brakes on my tandem axel steel trailer are loosing their "grip". I test them by flicking the brake controller to MAX BLAST when pulling out of the driveway and easily notice the extra drag of the trailer but their effectiveness seems to be waning over the years. My...
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    DP-SM Annual Inspection

    First timer for removing my DP-SM and inspecting gimbal bearing and bellows. The drive came off easily but there were a couple of surprises. The manuals say there should be a jam nut on the shift cable cube ... there wasn't one (pic 4096)! Also, there was no C-Clip on the drive side of the...
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    Time to replace tires?

    Just noticed some slight weather checking on the sidewalls of my trailer tires ... 2-axle steel trailer with 7,000lb boat. I bought the rig 2 years ago. No date code on the tires - I suspect they COULD be 6-10 years old. The trailer has always been stored indoors. Tires are Firestone...
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    New Style U-joint Bellows DP-SM

    Just opened my new U-Joint Bellows kit (VP 23075752). Surprised to see that the new design is much different than the old-style "radiator hose", soft rubber design. The new one is a pleated hard-ish plastic with soft rubber mating ends. I usually seek out the VP replacement parts but I'm...
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    Knock Sensor

    I've got a 5.7GXi-A. The knock sensor screws into a brass fitting (a tee) that extends from the block drain on the starboard side. The sensor screws into the tee such that it is parallel with the block. The 90-degree part of the tee is just a threaded plug that allows the block to be drained...
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    Sacrificial Aluminum Prop

    Got a smokin' deal on a reconditioned set of D5 (Aluminum) duoprops for my VP 5.7GXi/1:1.95 firmly attached to my 6500lb cruiser. Current prop is F3 (Stainless). I have no issues with the performance of the F3 - snappy to get on plane, tops out at 40+ mph and cruises comfortably at 20-25 @...
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    Bellows Water Detector - Retrofit?

    AFAIK - the only way to inspect my bellows (VP DPS-M drive) is to remove the drive and visually inspect. I understand many/most latest generation of I/Os have water detectors in the bellows to alert the operator of water intrusion in the bellows - a brilliant idea! When is somebody going to...
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    Aluminum DuoProps?

    I've got a 5.7GXi with DP-SM drive with F3 stainless steel props. I understand somebody made (still makes?) an aluminum version that is intended to be a 'stand-by' prop that comes with speed restrictions. This seems to be a good idea for a spare just to get you home when you find that special...
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    Too big to beach?

    I'm happy to report that my first season with "That's Terrific" (Chris Craft Constellation 26 - 29'+ LOA) concluded without incident. On more than one occasion I was tempted to beach her to access a nice sandy beach on one of the Apostle Islands ... I never did for fear of not getting her off...
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    Malibu MMDC

    I pulled one of these (MMDC only, no gauges or harness) out of my 2001 Chris Craft - Mod edit: no sales, give a way's or other, use PM to discuss further
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    What is it?

    So ... I'm winterizing my 2001 Chris Craft Constellation 26 (new to me in 2023) and inspecting all the systems and plumbing to see what I might have missed. I find this 'black box' next to my Cruisair Heat/AC (heat pump) unit tucked away behind a hatch cover in my aft berth. There are no wires...
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