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    Rapidly Fluxuating Temp Gauge

    Hello Folks, You guys really helped me out last year and it was appreciated very much. I have another problem I hope you can help me with. Volvo Penta 3.0 with new riser and elbow runs well but am now seeing a rapidly fluctuating temp gauge. It will sit at 160 and then go to 180 and then back...
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    Riser studs

    I have 2 studs that install to the riser and two bolts for the other 2 holes. I have read on this forum where these should go in easy but I am having to put a good amount of torque to get these seated. The manifold studs go in easy and are finger tight. But these require a nut and wrench. I...
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    Overheating...or not

    Some of you know my plight regarding this 2003 volvo 3.0 and overheating. Decided to flush and play around with the impeller again and then run one more time before seeking further assistance. I remember reading somewhere that with a temp reading of 210-220 one should expect a hot riser. Is...
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    tachometer settings

    My 3.0 volvo has been running at WOT max of 3400 RPM's where I was expecting 4400. Would the fact that the back of the tachometer is set to the 6 cylinder setting instead of 4 account for this much difference? Need to troubleshoot a overheating issue before taking it out, but was just curious...
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    Soon to be new volvo 3.0 owner

    Moved this post over here to get more attention at the rec of someone else.. I am buying a chaparral 2003 with volvo penta 3.0 that has a currently undiagnosed problem. It has 50 hours and has been run only once the last year. When it was run 6 months ago it had "cut out". The consignment...
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