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    Volvo Penta Throttle/Shift friction adjustment - how?

    Running a 2002 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-B here. While I understand the reason for the throttle holding position and having tension, it seems just a bit tighter than it should be. Basically at a point where it's hard to advance smoothly. The boat has always been garage kept and well-maintained, no...
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    Upgrades to reduce vapor lock? 2002 VP 5.0 GL-B

    Purchased my FourWinns H190 new in 2002. Running the 5.0GL-B carbureted engine and have never had an issue, never kept outside, never missed a scheduled maintenance, babied like my own child - roughly 300 hours on the engine. Idles fine, no "steady-state" issues, etc... I cannot seem to...
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    Follow-up question on VP 5.0 GL-B Thermostat Alarm

    re: 2002 VP 5.0 GL-B... As mentioned several weeks ago, I've been having an issue with an alarm coming from my thermostat sensor. The alarm conditioned has persisted before and after changing my thermostat and is somewhat sporadic, but once it starts, it's here to stay until the next day...
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    Perplexing engine temp issue. 5.0 GL-B

    Looking for some thoughts on two issues I’m having with my 5.0 carbureted GL-B. 1. Temperature sender in thermostat housing is alarming out before and after changing the thermostat and impeller. This is second summer with problem. Temperature at dash panel shows no signs of overtemp (slowly...
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