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    Mercruiser & VP SX?

    iBoaters, I'm looking some assistance. To the naked eye the vp sx lower leg casing looks identical to the Mercrusier alpha1 gen1 casing. Could I build my vp internals into a gen1 lower leg?
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    Will volvo penta SX-A lower leg fit an SX-M upper drive?

    My lower leg is goosed (SX-M 1.60) case cracked shaft bent & beyond economic repair. I can pick up a SX-A lower leg 1.66 seems fairly close in terms of ratio, my question is, would an SX-A lower leg fit the SX-M upper drive? My drive no is 3868068 Any other options??? Thanks in advance
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    Volvo penta 5.7GL A-PMDA weak spark & won't start

    Decided to give engine a service, changed distributor cap & rotor arm, starter also faulty so changed that too. Engine turns over but it won't start. Replaced the coil, still nothing. Plugs also changed & getting a spark but its weak. Spark at ht lead (earthed) from coil is strong but yellow...
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    Vp sx 1.60 lower unit replacement

    Guys, I have a Volvo Penta sx1.60 outdrive & im told the lower unit is beyond economic repair. Can I replace it with an OMC lower unit or am I stuck with Volvo Penta
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    Volvo penta & sx drive lock up

    Hi guys, I was going astern out of my berth today when I picked up a huge chunk of plastic awning in my prop. The engine cut out, and i restarted, put the leg into reverse and it seized solid. Raised the leg to find the prop totally fouled. I eventually cut it free & got towed back to my berth...
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    SX outdrive swop : ratio question

    I have an SX outdrive which has seen better days, it's an SX-M 1.60 but I have the opportunity to buy a complete refurb outdrive which is a SX-M 1.51. I really only need the bottom leg but they wont split the unit. I know replacing the lower leg will give me a running ratio of 1.51 which seems...
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    Milky oil in 160SX Sterndrive... need new seals

    Guys, i'm hoping to garner a bit more of your knowledge. I took the boat out of the water today to give her a bit of a scrub, and while on dry land I decided to check the oil level in the sterndrive... bad move. When I removed the dipstick the oil was really milky. I took the prop off to check...
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    Milky Oil in SX160 Stern Drive - need to replace seals

    Guys n gals, i'm hoping once again to garner your knowledge. I took my boat out of the water today to give it a bit of a scrub, and while on dry land I decided to check the oil level in the sterndrive... bad move. When I took the dipstick out, it was very milky. I pulled the prop off to get a...
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    5.7GL (carb) volvo penta slow cranking

    Guys, i'm hoping some of you may be able to help me. I have a 1994 5.7GL Volvo Penta and when I turn the key, she turns over very slowly a bit like when the battery is going flat. I've replaced both batteries and the problem hasnt gone away. Most times she turns over slowly a few times then...
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