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    Trim switch wiring review

    As i was replacing my shift/throttle control i came across something that seems odd to me. New to me boat and the shift control had seen better days so i decided to replace. Also the trim up/down was not working. Upon dissasembly i noticed wires crimped together and others broken. What i found...
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    Volvo Penta shift cables substitutions

    Can someone possibly advise. I changed the throttle command on my 2001 wellcraft martinique 2600 5.7GS. The old throttle lever was stuck and in poor conditions. I managed to get a hold of a newer Volvo Penta throttle without kill switch as i it had it already just not on the command. The old...
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    New to me boat with VP 5.7GS

    Hey folks, i will like some input as to what to go over in a new to me VP 5.7GS engine to help it last longer. So far i have done a compression check on all 8 cyls and came back with 175-180 across the board. From what i can gather the boat 2001 Wellcraft 2600 Martinique has been sitting...
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    5.7gs coolant temp sensor

    New to me 5.7GS PEFS engine. I am looking to replace the coolant temp sensor on the side of the thermostat housing. When i do a parts search from Volvo Penta it gives me 3850397 but that is not the one that i currently have. My sensor is with the flat connector for only one wire and the part...
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    New 5.7 issues with old(new) starter

    Folks i have an issue with a rebuilt 5.7 4 bolt 880 block. Long story short old block which was newly rebuilt less than 10 hrs on it was sent back due to noise. I was given a reman 880 5.7 block. All parts bolted back in but there is an issue with the starter. Starter is new and was bought and...
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    383 conversion, outdrive concern.

    Guys i am steps away from sending the 5.7 to be reworked and turned into a 383. I have question if the outdrive will sustain the new torque. My current outdrive is a DP-SM. Attached is the pic of the drive number. And another question would be how to determine if the 5.7 was really converted to...
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    Taking suggestions 5.7 Vortec

    Guys here is my dilema. New engine 5.7 vortec carb, block 880 casting with less than 10 hours was taken out of boat due to leaking oil pan gasket by the timing chain cover. Engine has a noise under load that comes and goes, not yet determined where. Long story short. Rust signs where detected of...
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    Overheating under load

    Guys i have a question regarding a broken seal on the TSK SX-M water intake tube. I kept overheating under load and decided to go ahead and replace manifolds and risers due to age. After replacement still overheating under load. I checked impeller which was new and still in good shape. Circ pump...
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    Overheating at 30mph

    Folk i need to pick your brain, i took the boat out today and at idle up to about 15mph temp stays at 160. I went to 30mph and temp spiked and alarm went off. Boat is a 5.7 Penta. I had replaced the impeller a couple of months ago. Risers and one manifold is new. Any ideas what could cause this...
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    New Carb conversion issues 5.7

    I need some help trying to figure out an issue i have with a new carb, coil, distributor fuel pump and wiring that was done on my boat. TBI gutted and a new carb, dizzi, coil, fuel pump and wiring installed. The boat started perfectly after timing bu the mechanic. Engine was left running for...
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    5.0gi TBI to Carb

    Guys, after much headache and suffering with my TBI (a lot of money invested) still having issues. I have decided to go the route of Carb. What is needed to do a proper conversion using my current wiring harness. My current set up is a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0GI PEFS TBI with serial # 4012007012, I...
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    5.0gi Pefs engine wiring sorta question

    My 5.0gi pefs had to come out of the boat due to crankshaft issue. I picked the boat up and noticed the wiring plug from dash to engine that had 2 pins un accounted for. I wounted the wires and there are 8 wires. I am not sure if its ment to be this way (unused pins) or if the mechanic broke 2...
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    5.0gipefs fuel pressure regulator

    Guys im trying to find the psi that a regulator operates in VP 5.0gi PEFS. i am trying to find the gm or aftermarket equivalent but want to make sure i get the right pressure. Factory is locked in so no messing with it. I am hunting down deceleration issues. Thanks
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    Guys maybe someone can point in the right direction. The issue i am having is stalling and deseleration on a new 5.7 that replaced my old 5.0gi. Evrything else is the same cept the engine. The engine has new evrything, if you name it is new. Engine shakes at idle to the point of moving the...
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    5.7 harmonic balancer

    Folks can someone advise me regarding an engine swap i did from 5.0gi PEFS to a 5.7. Everything is the same exept the engine. The issue i am having is that the new 5.7 has a lot of vibration. To the point of tossing the serpentine belt off the crank pulley. The balancer is new 8 inch because the...
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    Raw water pump pulley

    Hi folks, does anyone know the part number for the RW pump pulley. The pump is jumping a lot and also prior to me buying the boat sand had gotten past the seal and into the bearing and also the pulley is warped and shaft is bent. The housing is in good conditions. I cannot seem to find just the...
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    2000 FW 238 Vista VDO

    I am looking to replace my POS Vdo gages for individual ones. Has anyone with vdo gages completed such a project that can guide me. I have read that FW used to make a panel to substitute the horrible vdo gauges. Looking to get your thoughts. Thx
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    Unknown sensor 5.0gi Pefs

    Can someone tell me which sensor is this with the black and white wires. I looked at the parts diagram in the VP website and it is not shown. Sensor is located on intake manifold behind the TBI. currently on the manifold i have 2 sensors. One is next to the thermostat (that one is the single...
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    New 5.7 overheating

    Folks i installed a new VP 5.7 in place of a 5.0gi. These items are new on the engine Impeller Circulation pump Distributor Ignition coil Plugs and wires 160° Thermostat, oring, gasket and housing Crankshaft pulley Power steering pump Starter Fuel pump Risers MAP Sensor Bellows & gimbal Today...
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    Sx-m trim cylinder loose

    Guys i was wondering i bought 2 used trim cylinders from a local seller. The issue that i noticed when installing the new (to me) cylinder is that they are loose at the gimbal pin. Compared to my old ones that fit snug. I noticed that the brass or copper (unaware of material type) is less on one...
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