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    Cass Lake, Michigan

    Hello, I know that Cass Lake by Detroit can get busy. Wondering how busy it is during the week? Half as busy? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks, Dan
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    Volvo Penta 3.0L long block identification

    Hello I have a Volvo Penta 3.0L long block, identification tag below. How can I tell when this long block was manufactured? Thanks, Dan
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    volvo penta 3.0L exhaust manifold leak test

    Can I do a test on a volvo penta 3.0L exhaust manifold for leaks when it is cold out. Michigan temps are just above freezing in the coming weeks. Using Acetone to test. Thanks, Dan
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    Flywheel bolts came apart

    Hello, I have a 1997 pontoon. with a volvo penta 3.0l. Looks like a MichiganMotorz engine. Don't know when it was installed. Flywheel studs (nuts), fell off and sitting below. At this point I am disassembling the engine and rebuilding. Studs are broken in the crank. Not sure it if hurt the...
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    Throttle control neutral button jammed

    1997 Harris pontoon with 3.0 L Volvo Penta SX Cobra drive. This weekend my neutral button on the Throttle control jammed in neutral. Had to get towed back to dock. Forgot the toolkit. Question is Is this fixable with parts or do I need to replace the throttle control. Mine is similar to this...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 battery cable routing

    Hello, I have a 1997 VolvoPenta 3.0l and I am looking for the correct battery cable routing. Currently the positive battery cable goes underneath the engine to the other side. Is this ok or should it be rerouted over the top of the engine. Thanks
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    Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives

    Links under Adults Only not working correctly. I tried the Winterize and Sumerize and they led me to the wrong page. Thanks
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    Links not working correctly

    Hello wondering where I can post links not working correctly. Pontoon link says too many redirects and blows up. Also, When clicking on the Adults only in Volvo Penta engine section then the Winterize link redirect to the wrong page Thanks
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    SX drive water in bellows

    Good Morning, Winterizing the boat I found water in the bellows. Not much, bearing seems ok when I put fresh grease into it. The bolts attaching the outdrive were not tight on the port side. Missing the O-ring on the water inlet. Could not find a leak in the bellows, no adhesive on the back...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0L valve cover loose

    Hello, I have a 1997 Volvo Penta 3.0L with a SX drive. The valve cover bolts are loose, not sure if from PO or vibrated loose. Question is Can valve cover bolts vibrate loose? if so should I put some thread locker on the threads? Thanks, Dan
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    Torch River to Torch Lake

    Hello, Anyone know the clearance under the bridge from the Torch River to Torch Lake in Northern Michigan? I have a pontoon with a hardtop and would like to know if I can make it under the bridge. Thanks, Dan
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    Storing Pontoon

    Hello, Should I store my 24' pontoon on blocks or leave it on the scissor trailer? Thanks,
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    Using 2 different fabrics for a boat cover

    1997 Harris Royal Heritage 24' with a 13' hardtop. Cover over everything. I am wondering if using a Waterproof fabric on the top of the pontoon hardtop and then using a Water Resistant fabric on the rest would be advantageous. The cover would be on when boat is not in use. Michigan winter, 50"...
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    Engine Identification

    Hello, First post here. I am trying to identify my engine. 1997 Harris Royal Heritage 24' with 140 hp 3.0 Volvo Penta Sx drive. I have looked for the engine tag but have not found it. Any ideas where it should be located?
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