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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    New exhaust manifolds, New impellar,New thermostat, New cap for exchanger,and heat exchanger was totally taken apart and cleaned.The thermostat is 160deg and now it's running around 170,175.I thought 160 is the number I'm looking for
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    I'll try it Sat,thanks
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    Heat exchanger was taken apart and cleaned,do you wait for thermostat to open when topping off
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    If you needed to add coolant,would you do it before or after thermostat opens.Do you put coolant in heat exchanger or in overflow container
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    Okay thanks
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    Scott,what I'm trying to figure out is should you see liquid flowing thru heat exchanger after thermostat opens up. My 5.0 was overheating. I replaced exhaust manifolds,impellar and thermostat (160deg).It seems when thermostat opens the water drains out of heat exchanger like its going into the...
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    Heat Exchanger on Volvo 5.0

    Quick question on heat exchanger.I'm having this disagreement with my son on this.I'm thinking as old school radiators.Heat exchangers are for fresh water only,Correct? No raw water runs thru it Correct? If you open the cap on your exchanger and the thermostat opens then you should see fresh...
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    Volvo 5.0 Overheating

    Coolant is fine,gauge seems fine and water seems Allright
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    Volvo 5.0 Overheating

    I have an overheating problem. 3 weeks ago I had my exhaust manifolds replaced,lower end on outdrive rebuilt,new impellar,new thermostat 160deg and took the heat exchanger apart and clean out all the holes.Engine still running at 200deg.Can't figure this out.Any help or suggestions. Thanks
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    Manual Release on Tilt Drive

    Does anyone have an idea as how to replace the manual tilt drive release screw on a 1998 Evinrude 225hp. Mine has lost half the head on the screw so I can't release the tilt drive manually if I had to. Thanks in advance for help. MarkSr
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    Is There an Evinrude Mechanic In The House

    I've asked this question before but I get so many different answers.Is there a mechanic for outboards that can answer this question.I'm looking at a boat with a 98/225hp evinrude.I'm am concern about compression.Is there a true answer about compression for this motor.Whats the min. psi it can be...
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    98/225hp evinrude compression numbers

    Hi, New to site.Looking for compression numbers for 98/225hp evinrude.I can't find any consitent numbers.Numbers range from 80-130 from different threads.Is there an evinrude mechanic that can help? The boat and motor I'm looking at has the following numbers. Left side going down...
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