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    Overheat question

    Last year replaced risers on 2006 5.7 Volvo with outdrive. Everything OK until yesterday when limp mode was activated after running @ 3200 rpm. After arriving at the mooring (after ten minutes @ 1000rpm) tested with a heat gun. Port riser and manifold looked OK, right riser was about 210 but the...
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    Never-ending limp mode mystery

    I have a 2006 volvo gi-f i/o serial#4012191678 fresh water cooled. DP-s drive. Over 3600 rpm goes into limp mode. Started doing this the middle of last season. No problems lower speed. If I pull the exhaust sensors the engine will run. Replaced the sensors, did not correct the problem. Engine...
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    Volvo gi-f engine protection mode @ 4000rpm

    I have a 2006 volvo gi-f i/o serial#4012191678. I get limp mode3 at about 4000rpm. Checked risers and manifolds. They looked OK and you can keep your hand on the risers. Replace the raw water impeller regurlarly. Oil and temp gauges read normal, about 170 temp and about 60lbs oil at high speed...
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    Volvo dp-s bellows problem

    Cleaning up the outdrive, raised it, and noticed two small holes in the most visible (from the bottom) bellows. They are round about a 1/16 dia. I believe this may be the exhaust bellows but not sure. Are these holes supposed to be there? Will they leak into the boat or cause damage? Going into...
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    What is the most likely cause of this overheat situation?

    I have a 2006 5.7 Volvo I/O. The boat has gone into limp mode a few times, temp guage normal. Stuck a wire up the intakes , seemed to help (no limp mode). The engine temp rises sometimes 10 degrees from normal, usually at lower rpm's. Checked the riser temps, one was 115, the other 153. I had...
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    Volvo dps drive boot question

    I have a 1997 dps drive. I had the boot changed out a few years ago. The VP book says two years, but my mechanic says they can last 8 to 10 years.I was wondering what the criteria was for the boot change. Is it time interval or condition? What are the conditions to look for that would indicate a...
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    OK to tow inflatable with motor on?

    Instruction manuals say not to do it, but I see many ignoring it. Its awkward taking the motor off and putting it on again at the destination. I was wondering how many boaters cheat and just tow it with the motor on or if someone has had a bad experiance(or never).
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    How to determine battery condition.

    I have two optimax spiral wound batteries and was wondering how I can determine their condition. They're about three years old and are completely sealed. I don't want to find out the hard way.
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    Rust stains on white vinyl

    I got rust stains on a white vinyl covered cushion. Tried evrything under the sun, no luck. Anyone have a solution or suggestion?
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    Needless distributor cap replacement?

    EDIT: You just posted this same exact post an hour ago. Please do not repost the same question and allow time for people to answer your questions.
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    Need advice on distributor cap

    Every year I look at the distributor cap and rotor. They usually look somewhat burned after about 100 hrs. use. Is this normal? Can they be cleaned up? I usually replace them. Basically I'm tired of spending $82 for the cap and $23 for the rotor every year. This is a 2006 5.7l Volvo GI-F. Would...
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    Racor water separator vs. stock fuel filter

    I repowered in 2006 (Volvo-Penta 5.7l gi-f) with dps outdrive. This engine comes with an integral fuel filter bracket that is part of the fuel pump assembly. Being concerned about ethanol problems, I asked the mechanic if it would make sense to add a racor filter also. He told me at the time it...
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    Morse shifter problem

    I got a Parker with dual station Morse controls, two levers on each shift and throttle. My problem is the gear shift in the cabin is really hard,almost need a persuader. When I use the outside shift, everything works good, the inside shift moving along with the outside. Does anyone have any...
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    Volvo DPS tilt problem

    I usually leave the boat with the outdrive up, but lately have returned after a few days to find it down. It must be a leakback problem of some sort. I looked up the problem in the repair manuals and it seems like a pain in the *** project to mess with it. I sounds like the procedure calls for...
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    Driveshaft noise

    I got a Volvo Penta 5.7l I/O, no ehaust shutters. This was a re-power 100 hours ago. I have a little vibration at 900 rpm, mechanic says its nothing, engine settling in(?). Recently I get a rythmic tap in the drive shaft are between the engine and the outdrive, most noticeable atr idle...
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