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    i have an 8hp evinrude thats locked up due to sitting 10+ years

    got it, i pulled the head, both cylinders moving slightly and just kept working it. finally it got looser and looser. i threw the head back on with the old gasket and she fired over. ill be ordering some parts now that i know she will turn. carb kit, water pump kit, head gasket, still lots...
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    i have an 8hp evinrude thats locked up due to sitting 10+ years

    the crank rotated completely several times and i was able to pull the cord and make it rotate but as i said, very still, more pulling would have broken the cord. the leg came off without an issue. but like i said, now, only turns back & forth about 20-30 degreees.
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    i have an 8hp evinrude thats locked up due to sitting 10+ years

    this outboard was totally locked up, i soaked the cylinders with pb blaster and got it to move, it was tight but it rotated. i pulled the lower leg off to ensure there was no issue there and now the crank only moved slightly back & forth, about 20-30 degrees. is there anything that can be...
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    anyone use the aftermarket p/s actuators sold on ebay and amazon? looking for feedback

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/358222096112?_skw=Volvo+Penta+New+Power+Steering+Actuator+Ram+Cylinder+Assy+321910902&itmmeta=01KHPB0KYFP4513SZD4J2ZYEVC&hash=item5367b366f0:g:Fp8AAeSwThVpkmRt&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAABIGfYFPkwiKCW4ZNSs2u11xCv8SffmVQ7IGCEIGXtQ3E9esL53RAxG9u851nW928PpXNHkSezG1%2BYcnEKok5c%2BIS...
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    guardian mode, low water pressure after replacing impeller

    split the drive and installed a complete impeller with housing, issue resolved. i have never had this problem before, housing was in prefect condition,. i cant believe its resolved, but very happy it is
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    guardian mode, low water pressure after replacing impeller

    Temp is going higher than it had in the past. Over 180 and manifold temp is up around 195+
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    guardian mode, low water pressure after replacing impeller

    hey all, 2011 merc 6.0 goes into guardian mode and reduced power under heavy load, i watch the pressure drop on my scan tool until it goes into guardian mode. at idle and cruising speed the pressure is up around 6-8psi, but at full throttle or 3/4 throttle it drops, never to 0 but around...
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    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

    anyone have one of these?
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    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

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    2001 200hp HPDI wont run, rebuilt pump, changed all filters, I'm stuck

    the pump was run on the rebuilders test equipment and it performed as designed. the rebuild was done my injectors rx. yes i cleaned the fuel tank. i finally got back to install the new pump and now i am questioning the fuel delivery to the high pressure pump, i'm looking for info on what the...
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    2001 200hp HPDI wont run, rebuilt pump, changed all filters, I'm stuck

    ok, here goes: sorry abut the long post but: i have an HPDI engine that is kicking my ass and need some outside help with it. its a 2001 200hp hpdi, z200txrz. before i got ahold of it, a previous mechanic cleaned the medium pressure pump, sent the injectors out for cleaning and replaced all the...
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    sx-a driveshaft bellows full of oil but no leak detected under pressure and vacuum test

    scott, this think looks pristeen inside, the paint is still on the seal. u joints and shaft.
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    check your compression gauge, the engine will not run on 80 psi. i have had couple run ins with bad gauges, pick up one from the local parts store for a loaner and see if your #'s are different from what you got earlier
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    sx-a driveshaft bellows full of oil but no leak detected under pressure and vacuum test

    i have an sx-a drive i removed from a boat do do the bellows, the bellows was filed with gear oil and the drive had nothing measurable on the stick. i drained it and presure tested it at multiple pressures, turning the shaft and no leaks found over the course of a few days. why is this? how did...
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    lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5

    im thinking and there is no way the engine would run as smooth as it is if the rotor is a v8 rotor. if at all. but i will check it also, whats troubling me is that before the tune/carb, it was operating better. the compression doesn't just drop
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    lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5

    yes it is advancing past 20, and the rotor better be the right one, it came as a kit, cap& rotor but i will check, that would be a real kick in the ass. something you just take for granted. ill be back to follow up
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    lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5

    yes it is advancing and yes i removed the jumper wire
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    lack of power on 4.3 thunderbolt 5

    hey all, so i have this deck boat with a 2004 4.3 w/ 2 barrel mercarb and TB5 that was stalling out and found the carb needed to be rebuilt. i had that done and did a minor tune up, plugs and cap/rotor. when i tuned it i checked the timing and found it to be set @ 0 degrees, i reset it to 10...
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    No Spark, feels like I’ve tried everything.

    run a jumper wire from bat + to the electric choke wire(purple) same wire that feeds the coil. you solid cranking sound? not a weak battery right?
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    1996 Four Winns 5.8 Duo drive Fuel pump location

    isnt this a volvo penta engine? if the pump is putting out too much pressure, fuel will flow out of the top vent. and flood the the engine. it will not make the engine run at high idle. put a gauge on it. that being said, if the pump is the original EFI pump, yeah, you need one for a carb. if...
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