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    3856761

    Thanks Muc - was of the same opinion but nice to have it confirmed
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    3856761

    Hi I am looking for the special tool for adjustning the shifting mechaniseme on a DPA out drive - VP tool article no 3856761. Cannot find it anywhere. anyone have the dimension or is there another procduere without the tool ? /jens
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    Rochester 4MW Quadrajet float level

    Hi Just rebuilding a Rochester 4MW Quadrajet caburator for my VP 205a. With the rebuilding kit came an adjustment data table - but the values for my carb. was not in - and I want to check the float level - do any of you have the correct setting for it ? The caburator no is 17088142 / 0169 (...
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    Volvo Penta 205 A - Alternator output

    Hi I have a twin installation with 2 pcs VP 205A and just checked the output of the alternators in connection with installation of a new electronic distributor on one of the motors. The reading is 13.8 V on one and 14.4 on the other - common battery bank but all measure with only one running at...
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    Mallory YLM700 Distributor

    Hi Have any of you tried to install a Mallory YLM 700AV distributor? ( as replacement for original electronic distributor) Except from adding a ballast resistor before the coil is there then anything else to be modifyed in the wiring? It is a VP 205A and the 12V+ wire comes from the alternator...
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    Speed limiter Volvo Penta 205A

    Hi At the wiring diagram is shown a speed limiter for my VP 205A - how does it look like and where do I find it ? - on the motor or behind the instrumentboard? /Jens
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    Volvo Penta 205 A - Mallory distributor

    Hi Lucky I have 2 pcs VP 205A installed in my boat, but during the last year the STB motor stopped without notice after approx 30 min operation and will not start again. - the other run without problem so I always get home again. Next morning or when the motor is cold it will start again Found...
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    Motor stop and cannot restart before cooled down

    Hi I have 2 pcs VP AQ205A in my boat and they start both fine and run with out problem for app 1 hour at slow speed (River system) and then the STB motor suddenly stop and cannot be restartet ( the other one continue without problem and they are supplied from the same tank). When the motor is...
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    Bellow change on Volvo Penta DPA

    Hello I have a question regarding the correct way of changing the bellows on Volvo Penta outdrives like DPA. According to the VP Workshopmanual I have to pull the outdrive.( heavy and alway troubles in gettting the exhaust bellow and waterhose back again) Here at Iboats I have seen that you...
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    Replacing shiftcable on Volvo Penta

    Replacing shiftcable on Volvo Penta Hi <br />I need to replace the shiftcable on my Volvo Penta DP-A and would like to know if I after pulling the drive just can pul the cable from inside and push a new cable through the rubberhose from inside or is it necessary to disconnect the rubberhose...
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    Volvo Penta Operators manuals

    For information has Volvo Penta put the operators manuals (not workshop manuals) for a couple of motors and drives on their web site - under the following link if for any help<br />www.volvo.com/volvopenta/global/en-gb/marineengines/operators_manual/
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    Gear shift problem on Volvo DP-A

    Just got a problem with one of the gearshift levers on double top mounted control unit. It was put in to neutral and disengaged by pushing the red buttom as normal- now the pushbottom will not go back in engaged position. Everything is well lubricated.<br />Is there a way to fixed it or do I...
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    VP DP-A gear lube

    I have VP DP-A outdrives and according to the shopmanual they use API GL 5 SAE 90 gearoil. The former owner has informed me that he always used VP fully synthetic gearoil 75W-90. Will I make any mistake in continuing with synthetic oil ( except from price) instead of going back to the specified...
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    Repair of trimcylinder on VP 290 from 1989

    One of the trimcylinders on my Volvo Penta 290DP-A is leaking and I want to repair it with new seals. According to Volvo Penta it cannot be repaired and I have to buy a new set. Is that correct?<br />The Z-drive is from 1989 and with the round type of cylinders with a round inside nut with 4...
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