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    SX-M outdrive not going into reverse consistently

    Guys, My SM-X outdrive just started not wanting to engage into reverse. When I put it in reverse it sometimes goes in immediately and once in a while it takes 4-5 seconds. I checked the shift cable and it's "snapping" the gear into reverse so I'm confidant that it's not a shift cable issue...
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    Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta outdrive oil?

    Where do you guys buy your Volvo Penta outdrive oil? Also where do you source the gear oil pump that fits the SX outdrive? TIA.
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    Non slip adhesive padding - removal and replacemet

    So the next step in my trailer restoration is to remove the old dry rotted non slip padding on each side of and on top of my fenders. The old was in such bad shape it came off but left the adhesive and a plastic film. Now I need to get that off and find replacement. Any suggestions for either...
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    Should I replace my surge brakes with electric on my boat trailer?

    It's going to cost me between 200 to 250 to replace my A60 master cylinder, new brake lines, and new hydraulic servo cylinders. I just checked and I could convert to electric brakes for around the same price or a bit more. Do electric brakes work good on boat trailers?
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    Replacing my brake lines with rubber lines

    Guys, My current rusted brake lines are ran through the frame on my tandem axle trailer. I'm wonder if I should mount the new lines on the outside of the frame or go to all the trouble of trying to route it through the fram and enlarge the exit hole. If on the outside of the frame I was going...
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    Why does my tandem axle trailer not have a backup solenoid?

    Guys, My tandem axle trailer doesn't have a lock out nor backup solenoid. Why? Is it because I have drum brakes?
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    Which bearing kits do you guys prefer?

    Guys, I have a Larson Travis Edition tandem axle trailer with a #84 spindle. So L44649 outer bearing and a L68149 inner bearing. So do you guys buy bearing kits and if so which one?
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    How to bleed trailer brakes

    Guys, How does one "push" on the tongue of the trailer to force fluid through the system to the brakes.
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    Best carpet for trailer bunks

    Guys, Picked my trailer up today after not using it for 23 years. Needless to say I've got some work to do. I'm starting with rebuilding my bunks. I oboviously do not use the trailer often but need to pull the boat from the water to have some work done. What is a quality bunk carpet that I...
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    Carb rebuild kit

    Guys, My boat is 2 hours away and I know after 22 years the card could use a rebuild. Any of you guys have any idea what Holly card may have come on a 5.0 GL PEFS 4012014293 2000 model?
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    Should my boar carb idle act like a car carb?

    Guys, My 2000 5.0 GL PEFS (cold) starts on the first crank every time but I've noticed just recently that when it starts it doesn't idle up when it a cold start. Should it? I'm beginning to think the choke isn't working correctly because hot starts are sometimes tough and once it does start...
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    Impeller for 5.0 GL PEFS

    Guys, I need to replace my impeller on my 5.0 GL PEFS. The last one a purchased was the correct Impeller but the round black oRing was slightly smaller on the new one than the one I took out and it leaked just a bit. Do any of you guys know the correct part number and does what I'm...
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    5.0 GL PEFS tune up parts sorcing?

    Guys, I want to do a tune up on my "year 2000" 5.0 GL PEFS. I want to put in new plugs, wires, rotor, and dist cap. Where is the best place to source these parts. I'm using this link for the part numbers...
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    Breathable boat cover with no water repellency- does it exist?

    Guys, I store my boat under cover and it's mildewing with every boat cover I've tried. I've resorted to covering with cheap bed sheets and this works but are there covers made that are truly breathable. I want no water repellency and more breathability.
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    Best place to source tune up parts for 5.0 GL PEFS

    Guys, I want to get new plug wires, rotor, plugs etc for my 5.0 GL PEFS. Where is the recommended place to source these parts. Thanks in advance.
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    Volvo 5.0GLPEFS running very rich?

    Guys, My Volvo Penta 5.0GLPEFS reeks of fuel when at idle so it appears to be running very rich but I'm not sure what to do about it. Any suggestions? I should note that the engine starts on the first crank when cold but if we run around a bit and then stop it seems to flood out and takes a...
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    Volvo Penta Sea Water Pump

    Guys, My sea water pump is throwing the leak line around the inside of the bilge. Are the rebuild kits worth the trouble or should I get a rebuilt unit or just go for new?
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    How to lube steering cable?

    Guys, I have power steering and have never greased my steering cables. Can someone tell me how to approach this. I crawled under my dash yesterday and noticed a rubber cap on the end of the "box" that the steering wheel goes into but how one lubricates this is a mystery for me.
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    2000 Larson 20 foot need to replace console

    My 2000 Larson's console that is down by your feet where the radio remote control is mounted has cracked over the years and I'd like to replace this. Does anyone have any idea what this material is and where one could source it? I'm just referring to the very thin laminate piece that screws...
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    How to determine which replacement block plugs my engine has?

    Guys, I've searched high and low and can't find out exactly which engine block drain plugins my Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS has. According to the engine block view at Volvo Pentas site my plugs should be an Allen wrench style but that's not what is in the block. It's a brass plug and I'd like to replace...
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