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    Batteries

    I have 31 ft Larson cabrio with twin 5.0 gxi. I have two batteries that are wired parallel with a charger. My question is I have an extra battery should I wire it in a parallel with the other two to have three batteries or am I better off with two.
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    Trim sensor

    I am sure this is a simple question. I installed new trim sensors on my Volvo DPS outdrives. Starboard is working fine but the port is not. When I turn the sensor by hand it works but once I put it in and attempt to adjust it doesn’t work at all… no movement. The old unit was pretty seized on...
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    Thru hull

    Hi, I needed to drill a 7/8 hole thru hull to run a new transducer. There was a 1/2 hole already there so I just made it bigger. The old hole was filled with I assume 4200 and the hole is above the water line but not by more than 6 inches. Should I fill the new hole with 4200 or marinetex
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    Maxwell 500

    Hi, I have a Maxwell 500 that goes down but does nothing when trying to bring it up. I am not sure where to start
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    Wiring manual

    Hi all, As usual this forum is helpful with everything and I truly appreciate the assistance. I have a 2004 Larson cabrio with twin 5.0 gxi (3869255). I am look for a schematic of all the under the dash wiring to the gauges. Some work some don’t so I want to ensure the wires are in the correct...
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    High idle

    Hi all so my struggles continue but this forum has been instrumental and so far I have solved most problems. I have the 5.0gxi Volvo that I have poster about before. One engine was a new long block. When I start the engine in neutral it appears to run at max rpm’s even with the throttle...
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    Fuel

    This website has truly been a savior and it is amazing how knowledgeable everyone is. As you could tell from my other post I am kind of learning as I go with a used boat I bought last season. My latest problem is when I run my Volvo gxi 5.0 3869255 the engine starts right up then runs for 2-3...
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    Prime fuel tanks

    Hello, I have boat with twin fuel injected engines that are feeding off of independent 75 gallon tanks. I have been trying to get fuel to come out of the fuel tanks is there any tricks to it the boat is on blocks on a hill with the stern low maybe 7 gallons is not enough to get to the pick up?
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    2005 Volvo penta gxi-e

    Hello, I am hoping to find some advice. I bought a boat and tested it before the winter but now the ignition fuse burns out the second I turn on the key. I disconnected the fuel pumps which did not help and the kill switch seems to work correctly. Looking for advice any help would be greatly...
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