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  1. Augoose

    5.0GLPWTR, fuel pump question

    So today we tried launching our carb'd boat, a '99 CC with the 5.0GLPWTR. Per our normal procedure (we've been out several times this year so far), I pumped the throttle twice and started the cold engine. Started normally and idled for about 45 seconds at which point the engine stopped. Did some...
  2. Augoose

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL exhaust manifold gasket orientation

    All, I'm in the process of replacing manifolds and risers. I want to be sure that I have the orientation of the engine to manifold gasket correct. I read that the metal side should face the exhaust manifold but I'm having a hard time identifying the metal side. One side has the manufacturing...
  3. Augoose

    Hydrolock, swim platform, riser height and static water line question

    Good afternoon all, first I apologize for the length of this post. I feel its important to add background details and hopefully it will make sense the more you read. In 2019 I started a thread about my 1999 Chris Craft 200 with VP 5.0 and SX-M drive having to do with water being ingested into...
  4. Augoose

    Johnson 6hp Seahorse, 6R75R, revs up and dies

    I picked up a used Johnson outboard which seems to have been very well taken care of. I cleaned the carb and put a rebuild kit in it, paying attention to set the float and ensure all passages, to include the ones under the core plug appeared to be clear. I set the slow speed needle jet to 1.5...
  5. Augoose

    Hydrolock prevention, 1999 VP 5.0 GL- odd question

    All, I know this may sound ridiculous, but I'm looking for ideas to prevent my 1999 Chris Craft 200br with VP 5.0 GL from hydrolock which has happened twice now. In short, I've owned the boat since 2012 and never had issues until last year. Something of importance is that one year prior I added...
  6. Augoose

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLPWTR accelerator pump question

    I've got a '99 VP 5.0 GLPWTR. I've rebuilt the carb but noticed that the replacement accelerator pump diaphragm which came in the Sierra kit model 18-7238 is much smaller than the one that came out. According to Amazon, 18-7238 cross references to VP part # 3854020/OMC 986796. According to the...
  7. Augoose

    1999 vp 5.0gl

    All, I'm getting back around to dealing with what I believe is an electrical issue with my 1999 Chris Craft 200BR with VP 5.0 GL. Last fall we were on the boat and the engine shut off instantly while under way at about 20 kph. No stuttering or stumble - just died instantly. Of course that...
  8. Augoose

    Volvo Penta 5.0GL - occasional stumble at take off - continues through rpm band

    All, my 1999 VP 5.0GL is experiencing an occasional stumble at take off. Almost sounds like one of the cylinders not firing. If I continue to hold the throttle position, it will continue to stumble. If I increase throttle, it seems to work its way through the stumble but takes up to 20-30...
  9. Augoose

    1999 VP 5.0GL SX - stuttering, died, bendix gear won't engage now

    Well, For all the times I've towed others in, it was my turn today. In an attempt to troubleshoot, here's what happened.... The boat ran normally today at first. We ran about 40 minutes, moored the boat in rough chop with the stern towards land and the bow into the wind. The chop was about 2'...
  10. Augoose

    What circuit does neutral safety switch inhibit? 5.0 GL w/ OMC side control

    I'm in the process of troubleshooting what I think is a failing neutral safety switch. Intermittently, the boat will not turn over at all - not even a click. When I shake the throttle control, it will start, leading me to believe the neutral safety switch is failing or the wiring at the switch...
  11. Augoose

    Considering leaving my BR for a deck boat

    I currently have a '99 Chris Craft 200 BR which my family of four use for normal lake boating activities, wakeboarding and occasionally water skiing. A local person in my area is selling a Glastron DX235 deck boat and I'm thinking about selling my boat and upgrading. My questions pertain to...
  12. Augoose

    Desktop won't boot to bios

    All, I consider myself fairly experienced when it comes to computers but this problem has me stumped. I've got a old HP Pavilion A1250n tower which I have running Win XP Pro to serve as a Security Camera server. Long story short, about two weeks ago I noticed it had shut down on its own and both...
  13. Augoose

    Complaint about my experience with the iboats store

    The purpose of this post is to notify iboats as to a complaint about my experience with the iboats store. As detailed further below, I requested to be contacted by a customer service manager about my experience, however no manager has reached out to me. As a result, I feel it is necessary to...
  14. Augoose

    Lights and fishfinder on kayak

    Just thought I'd share.... I picked up a new Field and Stream Eagle Talon 12 fishing kayak. Quite a bit easier to hit the cove for a quick evening of fishing than launching the boat. I installed a Lowrance fish finder which has a .75A draw along with two 12" LED strip lights to serve as...
  15. Augoose

    Blocked water intake on lower unit

    Something bizarre occurred during my summerization process this season, so I figured I share. After doing all the normal maintenance including a new impeller, I noticed that the engine temp would begin running up past 210 and rapidly approach 250 while running in the driveway on muffs. Prior to...
  16. Augoose

    Engine shut down at headway speed

    '99 5.0 GL with SX-M. Been through a lot with this boat so I'm hoping this is a simple one. Out and about today and while at headway speed right after leaving dock, engine instantly shutdown. No cough, no sputter - just dead so I'm thinking its a no spark issue. Attempted to start the engine...
  17. Augoose

    Steering cylinder leak- SX-M

    All, while out on the water last week, I determined that my 1999 VP 5.0 GL with SX-M developed a power steering fluid leak. The leak is originating from the bottom of the steering cylinder, I suspect due to a faulty rod seal. With the engine running, the leak is large enough where it has a...
  18. Augoose

    Swim platform suppliers- review?

    Has anyone done business with or ordered a swim platform from these guys? www.plasteak.com
  19. Augoose

    How to dock your boat...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qHdPhkSSNQ
  20. Augoose

    What did you do to your boat today?

    Down here in South Carolina we are getting a taste of spring - 72 degrees and sunny. I drug the boat to the house and did my summarization so I could be one step ahead when it finally comes time to hit the water in mid April. I changed the engine oil in my VP 5.0 GL, drained and changed the...
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