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    1996 85 hp overheat issue

    Experts, I need ya on this one. 1996 Yamaha 85 HP with an overheat issue: So far, I've changed the impeller, poppet valve, removed the thermostat and cleaned corrosion under the two water jacket covers. This is a salt water engine, and when we originally performed the work, we found bits of...
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    1984 Johnson 225 VRO Fuel Line Schematic

    We are working on a 1984 Johnson VRO 225 for a customer who caught his motor on fire. His original fuel lines burned along with some of the carburetors. We have new carbs and we are trying to figure out how to connect all of the fuel lines. Does anyone have a picture or a schematic or any...
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    Volvo Penta SX Tilt Trim

    I have a 2007 Volvo Penta sx-a drive and have had numerous issues with my power tilt trim. It was replaced after the first three months under warranty and lasted about two years. The whole unit mounts to the gimble housing on the lower starboard side...under the waterline. It has quit on me 3...
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    New Volvo Penta SX-A drive Tilt Trim problem

    I have a 2007 Larson 180 Sport with a Volvo Penta 3.0 SX-A outdrive. I am having trouble with the power tilt trim unit. On this perticular model, the motor, pump and reservoir are mounted below the water line on the gimble housing. When the boat was 3 months old (still under waranty), they...
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    50 hp Merc Lower Unit

    I have a customers merc 50 hp OB in my shop and ive discovered a stripped out drive shaft and a broken gear that connects to the bottom of the shaft. I am trying to put this back together for the guy in the most economical way possible. If I fix it, I will need the shaft and gear, plus a seal...
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    50 hp Merc Lower Unit Broken Gear

    I have a broken driveshaft gear and a stripped driveshaft on a 2001 Merc 50hp. Does anyone know where I can get aftermarket parts for this?
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    50 hp Yamaha choke???

    A customer brought me an engine this summer after just purchasing it. We checked compression, 118 psi and cleaned carbs. Test ran it and it ran like a yami should, great. He brought it back 3 months later with problems. In the driveway, it would miss at idle and continue to miss if we reved...
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    2007 Volvo Penta GL-P SX-A drive overheat

    I think I have a blockage inside my cooling system, resulting from running in low mucky water at low tide. The boat will overheat after warming up to operating temperature, even at 3200 RPM's. Thermostat is out of boat and impeller is good. Thermostat is out b/c I haven't put in the new one...
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    Volvo Penta SX-A Trim Motor

    Does anyone know where I can get just the motor for my (2007 VP SX-A drive) trim unit? I searched all over the internet, including eBay and google but the only thing I found is the entire trim pump unit that has the motor, pump and reservoir. All I need is the motor. The cheapest I found was...
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    Putting together a '94 Yamaha Waverunner III

    I am new to jetski's but I am an experienced do it yourself mechanic. I have been given a hull from a '94 Waverunner III and I'm considering purchasing the engine, drive and related parts to make her functional. I need all of the engine, drive and electrical components. The hull still has the...
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    Exhaust Manifold getting too hot

    2007 Larson 180 Sport 3.0 Volvo Penta Gl SX-A Drive. My exhaust manifold is getting hot in one small area, so hot that it will boil water. The location is on the top of the manifold, way over where it meets the head---dead center with the middle of the carburetor. It happens only in a small...
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    20 amp ign fuse blowing

    2007 Larson 180 Sport Volvo Penta 3.0 The 20 amp fuse under the dash that controls the ign switch and everything connected to it is blowing. When the engine cools down to below ~100 degrees, it will start, but will blow the fuse once it heats up to operating temp. If you try to jump the...
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    Volvo Penta SX-A Vibration

    I have a vibrating sound when operating my SX-A with a 3.0 GL pushing her. This drive was low on oil, not registering on the dipstick, at least 1/2 pint of spilled oil from separating the drive shaft from the drive, exposing the gears by accident. I was trying to figure out how to remove the...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 GL timing

    Could someone please explain how to properly set the initial timing for a 2007 3.0 GL? How do I disconnect the spark advance? Also, the manual states the timing should be 2 Degrees BTDC. Is this correct? I have found other discrepancies in the owners manual. Thanks in advance.
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    Volvo Penta electrical issue

    I have recently rebuilt the GM 181 (3.0ltr) 135 hp engine in my '07 Larson 180 Sport, after spinning a rod bearing. I put the engine back in and got her running with no problem. I took her out for a sea trial and she ran great at various RPM's for the first hour, then things happened. No, the...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 Removal

    I have a 2007 Larson 180 Sport with a VP 3.0 SX-M Drive and I plan on removing the engine today. I don't have a manual for this engine, so I don't have anything to follow for a step by step removal procedure. I was able to download mercruiser manuals from this site. Is is possible to download...
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    VP engine rebuild

    I have developed a knock in my VP 3.0 181. I have a 2007 Larson 180 Sport with the above engine and the SX-M drive. Has anyone ever pulled the engine with this drive? I know that with the Mercruiser, you have to pull the out drive off while the engine is in Forward gear. Is this the same for...
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    Torque specs

    I am going to be installing a head on a Volvo Penta 3.0l GPE 2007 model year. What should the bolts be torqued to, and what is the exact process? Do I have to torque to a certain setting then go to the final? Also, what is the proper tightening sequence? Any help will be appreciated.
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    4.3 vs 3.0 fuel economy?

    I have a '07 Larson 180 Sport with a carburated 3.0 SX drive. I don't know exactly what my fuel consumption is, but I like to keep the RPM's under 3600-3800. This is about 33-35 mph. With the same boat and a 4.3 fuel injected running at the same speed, how will the fuel economy compare?
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    Chosing a stainless prop for my VP SX 3.0

    I have a '07 Larson 180 Sport with the VP 3.0 SX drive. I curently have an aluminum 14.5 x 21 P that came with the boat, new from the dealer. It is currently vibrating and is doing so because of several nicks. I hammered and dollied a few small dings out, then filed it down. The vibration is...
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