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    Need Advice on Removing a Hurth V-Drive

    My boat is a 94 CC Crowne 340, 5.7 Pentas, Hurth 630Vs, port tranny has bad shaft seal. I want to do the removal/replacement myself (on land) but have a pro fix the seals etc. I'd like to hear some stories/ideas/advice to prep for this gut-busting nightmare. I figure just about every bolt...
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    Volvo Penta 570A - Alternator Bench Tests OK, Won't Charge in Boat

    Boat is a CC Crowne 340 w/twin Volvo Penta 570A I/Bs. Battery system is 2 batt,2 switch system with a charger. One of my Paris Rhone 55A alts (port) quit charging a while back. Bench tested it outputs over 14V. In the boat it outputs nil, maybe battery voltage, ~12.4V at the alt + post...
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    Chris Craft 340 Upholstery Removal Question

    I have a 94 CC Crown 340. I'd like to remove some upholstered panels in the cabin for a TV project and to track a leak. There are no visible screws. I don't want to just start prying until I know what kind of fasteners are behind the panels. Does anyone know what CC used to hold these on?
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    Volvo Penta 570A Timing Question

    I want to time my 89-93 era 275hp 570A's (GM 350). They have Prestolite distributors w/mechanical advance. The advance mechanism was cleaned, lubed in the last 2 years. Wording in the Volvo manual for the 570 is... "Basic setting (idle speed) 6 BTDC. Stroboscopic setting at 3K RPM is 23 BTDC."...
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    Need advice repainting nonskid

    I have a 94 Chris Craft Crowne 340 cruiser. The deck above the helm behind the windshield and top of the instrument panel is nonskid. Can't tell if the nonskid was molded grey gel coat at the factory (there's little paint edge discernible). The previous owner painted it (poorly) off-white and...
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    Oildyne Trim Pump w/o Manual Release

    I'm posting this just for interest. I replaced the motor on a circa 1987 Oildyne trim pump (metal reservoir). The outdrive was in the trailer position and when I went looking for the manual release, all I found was an unthreaded hole in the pump housing. What gives? TIA, Keith
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    Fuel Tank Venting Check

    Engine is Volvo Penta 350 (570 MS4), inboard, Prestolite BID distrib, qject carb. Boat is a 94 Chris Crowne 340. I want check a fuel tank for a gradual vacuum build up. I have a plastic fill cap and thought I could fit it with a hose barb and hose to a vac gauge. If the vent works properly...
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    93 Volvo 570 Timing Again...

    Engine is 93 Volvo 570 MS4, Prestolite BID distributor (mechanical advance). It's had new plugs, wires, carb rebuilt, new OEM coil. I was timing according to Volvo Service Manual spec, 6 BTDC (idle), 23 BTDC @3000RPM (stroboscopic, yes it says stoboscopic). I used a shop tach, idle set at 800...
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    Need Volvo 570 Timing Term Explanation

    Engine is 1993 Volvo Penta 570 MS4, Prestolite Electronic Distributor w/Mech. Advance Nothing is wrong, engines run, I want to time them and don't understand the service man terms of initial timing and final timing (at 3000 RPM) 1. Is initial timing at idle the "set to" value? 2. Is final...
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    Inboard Prop Nut Torque and Order

    I'm new to inboards. Can someone tell me what (or where to look) to get the proper torque and nut order is for an inboard prop. My shaft has 2 nuts, a thin one (jam nut?) and thick one (torque nut?) and then a cotter. No castle nut. Which nut goes next to the prop and what torque should be...
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    93 Volvo 570 Timing Procedure

    Enroute to fixing another problem, I need to time the '93 Penta 570 (carb 350 Chevy) inboards in our Chris Craft. These engines have electronic distributors. The electronic Delco in our other boat need a shunt to time. I have the Volvo Owners manual and Workshop manual for the engines which...
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    Volvo Remote Oil Filter Hose Alternatives?

    I have a 94 Chris Craft w/Volvo 5.7L Inboards. The engines are probably 93's. One needs new hoses between the remote oil filter and the engine block. Stock parts are mega-$$$ and hard to find. Merc parts might work with the right adapter nipples - Volvo hoses have ferrule ends, Mercs have...
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    94/95 33' EC vs. DA?

    Hi, Been looking at 94-95 Sea Rays, 33" ECs and DAs, inboards ideally. Aside from draft and cabin layout noted in the Sea Ray archive spec sheets, I have a hard time differentiating the two models. I've not been on board an EC. Can someone provide info/opinions on the differences or...
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    Recommissiong after 4 yr storage

    Am considering buying a 89 Sea Ray Sundancer T/4.3 IO that's been on blocks 4 years. I'm trying to anticipate essential costs to safely recommision. The list so far includes things like batteries, all fluids (gas, oil, outdrive), IO transom rubber, antifouling paints. Anyone please feel free...
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    Opinions sought - 94/95 290 Dancer w/T4.3L vs T5.7L

    Hello all, I've been looking at 94/95 290 dancers and am wondering if anyone could provide opinion on the performance difference between the T4.3L and T5.7? I appreciate hearing comments on reliability as well. thanks in advance. Keith
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    Restoration Costs for Wet Boat

    Hello all,<br /><br />I'm attempting to estimate restoration costs for a neglected 1998 38' Fountain. The boat has been on trailer at least 1 year and took on 12" of rain. Water has been drained. The cabin is wet. At a glance, carpet is ruined. Cushions, headliners, etc. all show signs of...
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    What's a B+ Power Source

    I'm installing a GM 3.0L w/Delco Voyager EST ignition system in a boat w/1987 wiring harness that used to be breaker points ignition system. <br /><br />Installation guide says connect coil power wire (purple) and shift interrupt power (also purple after conversion from grounding circuit to...
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    Coupler bolt torque values?

    The engine is a 3.0L Merc w/Alpha 1 stern drive. Anybody know what the torque values are for the 3 coupler bolts. The Merc manual procedure for removal/replace of the flywheel says "See Table 2" for the values. Table 2 doesn't list coupler bolts. Thanks.
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    '87 Merc 3.0L - Broken Piston Skirt

    Whining follows... So I have the motor out of the boat for motor mount former repair. I figure I'll replace some gaskets cause it leaks oil. The engine is upside down in the stand, oil pan is off. What do I notice lying on the block oil pan seat - a piece of the #2 piston skirt. Jeeezzz...
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    Locating New Engine Mount (A-Frame) Bolt Holes

    Boat is 1987 Sea Ray 19' Seville CC, 3.0L Merc, Alpha 1 drive. <br /><br />I'm having the engine mount former replaced. I'd like an accurate method of locating the new mounting bolt holes. Will measuring equal diagonals from the stern plate mounting lugs be sufficiently accurate? And should...
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