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    1998 Volvo/OMC - When shifting to forward, the motor stalls. It runs fine on muffs.

    1998 Volvo Penta 5.7 - model 57FCPBYC, serial number T01311023. When starting and running the motor on muffs in the driveway, the engine runs ok. As soon as you put it in the water and shift to forward the motor stalls. It will restart and running it in neutral is not problem. I can rev the...
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    Four Winns Vista 258 with volvo penta 5.7 Gsi

    My Hot water heater started leaking. We don't use it, so instead of replacing it, Can I just run the input hose to the water heater directly back to the engine? Will that cause any issues? Thanks for looking into this.
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    Volvo Penta VST problems

    I have a 1998 Four Winns 25 foot Vista Cruiser. It has the Volvo Penta 5.7 GSI motor (57FCPBY). Up until this year it has been a very dependable motor. When you start the motor, the engine idles just fine. When you take it up to 1,100 or 1,200 rpm, the motor starts starving for gas. The...
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    Is it a Chevy or Ford engine?

    More than a little confused on what motor is in the boat. Purchased used and I need to replace the water pump on the front of the engine. I noticed a small leak coming from the front when running the motor. I have a 1998 Four Winns 258 vista cruiser. It's a 5.7 GSi with Duoprop. The engine has...
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