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    Throttle adjustment

    I just replaced my 2002 5.7 Volvo Penta engine in my boat with a (Kodiak) GM 6.0 fuel injected engine. I need to re set the idle and clear a code and was told by KEM, (who I purchased the engine from) that the idle is controlled through the computer. I will need to purchase a Diacom program and...
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    VP frozen steering pivot

    Volvo Penta DP-S drive. The upper bearing on the transom housing for steering is frozen. I am trying to disassemble the suspension fork from the transom shield. I have tried the 9/16 bolt and plate at the steering arm with no success. Im sure this has happened to other boaters. Can someone let...
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    5.7 RPM fluctuation

    2002 VP 5.7 GI BF fuel injected engine. When throttling up on RPM's the RPM's fluctuates 300 +- between 800 to 2000 rpm's and then settles in at rpm. I know it is all electronic ignition and it takes care of timing but is this normal for the rpm to vary so much. I notice when I'm trolling I...
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    Marine engine 5.3 or 6.2

    I'm replacing the engine in my 25' ocean boat. I currently have the 5.7 280 hp engine in it now with the VP duo prop DP SA 1.95. Im debating weather to go with the aluminum block 5.3 350 hp engine or the aluminum block 6.2 380 hp. Im conserved the 6,2 will be to much hp for the volvo out drive...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 engine swap

    I wanting to replace my 2002 VP 5.7 GI BF engine with a new marine 6.0 , I want to use my out drive that is on the boat now, DP-SM 195. Does anyone know if this can be done. I.E. coupler bolt up, Flywheel compatibility and starter. Im told the bell housing will bolt to engine.
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    Replacing Volvo Penta gas engine 5.7 with a Volvo Penta 6.2

    I have a 2002 Volvo Penta 5.7 GI BF fuel injected engined with DPS out drive, in my 25' ocean boat. I have been thinking about re powering it. I have been looking at the Volvo Penta 6.0 or 6.2 350 HP complete engine and rebuilding my current DPS out drive. Has any one had any experience with...
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    Fuel Injection problem

    2002 5.7 GI-BF Im having issue with the engine flooding occasional. I can start engine 5 to 10 times in a 4 to 5 day period and fires right away. Then when I most need it to start it acts like the motor is flooded motor just turns over and won't fire. I take out plugs and they are wet. I clean...
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