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    Volvo Cone Clutch

    I have a 2001 DPSX and the unit is slow going into forward. When you shift to forward the props will spin slightly. As the the throttle is increased to about 1000 RPM's she locks into place. I have moved the shift cable to full adjustment just for for laughs and that is not the problem. Has...
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    Stringer hull separation

    I just recently pulled my I/O for replacement of the Engine Coupler and found Stringer to hull joint separation. The separation starts about 2 foot forward of transom and seems to extend about 5 foot forward to next forward bulkhead.<br />Anything past that I cannot see?<br />My thoughts are to...
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    8hp mercury 2 stroke prop

    Hey guys,<br />The motor is pushing an inflatable and it really struggles to get on plane when loaded with two people. It has a 48-828156-9 prop. My thoughts are to reduce pitch a knotch or two? Anyone know what Pitch/Diameter this part number is? any thoughts on which part number I should go to?
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    270 versus 280 help

    Hey guys does anyone know wheter a 1979 280 drive<br />can be replaced with a 1976 270 drive. ????? I will be getting from paul arms down??????
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    Waverunner GP760 fuel starvation

    I replaced the fuel pickup / sending unit last year end of season. (Not knowing if this is contributing to my problem) first trip out this year the unit ran good then started loosing power just like it was running out of gas. Changed fuel filter then went back out. With a full tank it ran great...
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    Volvo DP / SX infomation

    Recently went around the block identifying correct<br />Gimbal bearing and U-Joint Spiders. My drive is a 2001 manufactured in April. All the books and parts list the local marinias have show the incorrect spiders. The correct part number can be <br />found on stemtostern.com under the "b"...
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    More on Gimble Bearing Volvo SX-DP

    I have just received the new version of Gimble bearing from Volvo penta for my 2001 SX-DP drive. It is quite a bit different. They have installed a rubber dampenning sleave between bearing outer race and out housing where it presses into drive. <br />The original bearing was the same physical...
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    Looking for Gellcoated Plywood

    I have a small project going on and am looking for a Marine plywood source that already has a Gell Coated Laminate on one side. I am looking for a vendor on the east coast that can supply small quantities. One sheet of 3/4 inch (Final thickness not important since I'm looking for<br />something...
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    Heater off engine

    Has anyone had experience diverting engine coolant for cabin heat? I have a 2000 V/P with<br />closed system cooling (Engine only) and would like to plum in a heater for the cabin. Question is I see V/P makes a hot water nipple for this function but my engine to cabin run will be <br />almost 25...
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    Water intrusion into motor on shut down

    With all the reading on this forum about water intrusion and why, it was strange that Boat U.S. in this months publication felt the need to publish this same information regarding. From what I read it isn't going to go away. So do I <br />consider down sizing cam shaft and possibly loosing a few...
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    HoverCraft Skirt Installation

    I am the proud owner of a Scat Hovercraft. It has the segmented skirt system and I am questioning <br />proper skirt installations. Anybody have any information regarding. I feel I have issues because it takes almost full power 6000 rpms to get lift. The original owners manuel indicated it...
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    Velvet Drive / Borg Warner

    The transmission is overheating activating the boats computer into the get home mode. Instead of rebuilding the transmission it was replaced as a new unit and the same problem exists. The water pump on the engine was replace and so was the transmission cooler prior to replacement but the new...
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    Volvo 5.7GSI with DP-SM Drive 2001

    Hey guys, I have a 2001 duo-prop that the upper drive assembly rattles while in neutral. The rattle only occurs after a long run and when in neutral. Place drive in either forward or reverse and unit quiets right down. Rattle doesn't change with trim or stearing position. My dealer has pulled...
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