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  1. Wave34

    DP-SM prop shaft seals replacement

    I need to change the seals because of a slight contact I had last year with the bottom of the lake. Props are not bent but only small dents that got repaired. But since then, I have water intrusion in the outdrive. Not a lot, the level remains constant on the gauge, but the oil turns yellow. I...
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    Volvo fuel pump cross reference required.

    Hi. Volvo 5.7GiD My high pressure fuel pump is defective. It makes noise and has low pressure. I found on internet that a Carter number P61171 should fit as a replacement. I ordered one from Amazon. The one I received is almost the same except for the double oring nipple at the bottom. Does...
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    Navionics vs Naval Operational Training Area

    I'm plotting a route with Navionics from Naples FL to the Keys. The route crosses a delimited area that is defined as Naval Operational Training Area. So, that means pleasure boats cannot enter that area? Navionics doesn't take that into account? In this case, I would have to follow the coast?
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    Paper maps required?

    I'm planning to go boating in Florida. I was wondering if coast guards check for paper maps onboard. I have my Garmin GPS, plus 2 phones with Navionics. So, 3 independant navigation systems. Would that be accepted in our modern days?
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    Can't read MIL

    2004 Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-D / MEFI4B When I connect a LED on my DLC and turn the IGN ON without starting, the LED is ON which indicates that codes are presents. I then jump A-B to get the codes, and only 12, 12, flashes continiously, whick is 'no fault'. I Know if I clear the codes the LED will...
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    what is that sensor?

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-D 2004 located on intake manifold, front, starboard. (yellow wire) Is it the gauge temp sensor?, I tought it was located on the side of engine block....
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    Overheating, again

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-D The boat was running well for many years. Spring 2021, first ride, overheat. After troubleshooting, found a bad seal in the RWP. Replaced and ran well all summer. Spring 2022, first ride, overheat. Troubleshoot, change again the RWP seal. There was rust on the shaft After...
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    Question on my anodes

    Volvo DP-SM From the picturres below, are my anodes aluminum, magnesium or zinc? I don't think it is zinc from the color. Are they still good? The ones on the outdrive look OK to me. The ones on the trim tabs, I don't know, seems more than 50%. I boat in fresh water, but plan a trip of 5...
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    Florida marinas occupancy rate

    I'm planning to spend 5 months next winter in Florida with my boat. Around Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood. Am I late or early to start looking for a spot? I know that campings are already full for next winter, but was wondering if it was the same for marinas.
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    Jacking a tandem axle trailer safely

    Let's say I have a flat tire to change on the side of the road. Is it safe for the axle to use a bottle jack under it near the spring to lift the wheel? I'm worried about bending the axle, since my boat on the trailer is 9200 lbs. And jacking from the frame would take too much lift from the...
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    Spare wheel hub... usefull?

    I was thinking of buying a spare wheel hub in case one bearing fails far from home. Is it something that happens often? I grease my bearings twice a year. Are there many models in the same manufacturer for the same capacity? My axles are Dexters 6 bolts, 5000 or 52000 lb each, with a 6''...
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    Waste tank cover removal

    Yep, I need to remove that cover to clean the level floats that are stuck. The cover seems to be glued or whatever, but I can't turn it. I tried with a strap wrench, but had to stop before breaking the plastic tabs. Any way to soften the glue or silicone?
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    Engine overheating

    Chaparral 260 Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-D / Duoprop SP-SM I can't find the problem. The boat has been working fine last year. I winterized it like usual, and removed the outdrive for inspection and to change an oil seal. I reassembled everything this spring, and went last week end for the first ride...
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    Electric windlass wiring problem

    Chaparral Signature 260 2004 Hi all. On my boat with electric windlass, I have a 50A windlass breaker behind the battery switch door, PLUS a 50A glass fuse under the helm near the buss bars. The 12V from the fuse goes to the anchor switch UP-DOWN. Everything was working fine before I touched...
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    Charging voltage drop with diode isolator

    I find that my batteries could give more when I am 2 days at anchor. At home, with the 120V charger, I have almost 14V at the batteries. So they are fully charged when I quit home. On the water, when the engine is running, there is like 13V at the batteries and 13.7 at the alternator B+ post...
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    Alternator B+ wire vs relay box Volvo Penta

    I was inspecting my alternator wiring to see if there was a 'S' terminal to see if I could increase my charging voltage, anyway, this is what I found. The big orange wire going out of the alternator has been cut and another wire (red) connected to it. I found that originally, the orange wire...
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    rolling torque wrench

    I need to change my drive shaft oil seal on my Duoprop SM. Instructions say to install a new crush sleeve and gradually torque the bolt until the rolling torque is between 9-14 in lb. But I don't find a torque wrench in that range. Mine is a 0-600 in lb with the first mark being 20 Where do...
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    Spark plugs, Volvo numbers don't match

    Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-D 2004 I would like to change my spark plugs. In the Volvo manual, for a 5.7Gi-D, it is listed as 3861632 On the engine block name plate, it is listed as 3851632 And what is installed right now from the previous owner is AC 41-993 I would like to go with the same AC plugs...
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    Outdrive trim pump, where is the power source

    2004 Signature; Volvo Penta At the end of the summer, the trim pump started working intermittently. At one point, the motor didn't turn anymore, but I could hear the relays clicking. While testing, I guess a fuse or breaker tripped, because I couldn't hear the relays click anymore. I removed...
  20. Wave34

    Why my leaf springs are sliding?

    Dual axle trailer, only at one wheel, the bottom leaf springs moves sideways. I suppose it is due to the side force applied to the axle when turning tight corners, but I don't like that. How to secure this?
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