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    Hour meter not lighing up.

    2005 Chap 220ssi with volvo 5.0gxi. All the gauges work, with the exception of the hour meter. I am trying to sell the boat, and not knowing the hours is causing issues. Gauge, or sender? is there any other way to read it? Thanks in advance.
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    Please help. Changed everything, still overheating!

    Sorry in advance for the wall of text. I want to make sure i give as much info as i can to get the best advice possible. Thanks if advance for reading. I took the boat out today after all the work i did, and it still overheated. Please help me figure out what else to check. volvo Penta 5.0GXI...
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    HELP** in the middle of working on the boat, need and answer. PLEASE!

    I am working on my boat 2005 chap with Volvo Penta GXi 5.0L engine. I am replacing the circ pump, the impeller, idler pulley, and thermostat. Is the impeller housing supposed to spin separate from the crank pulley? see this pic. i seem to remember spinning it before to get better angle on...
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    Overheating issues. symptoms, and proposed solution. please advise.

    2005 chap with Volvo Penta GXi 5.0L engine. The last outing we had, after a good while of no wake speed, i noticed my temp gauge creeping up to the 250 point. it never got that high, but it was hovering just below. I pulled up to the gas dock, and popped the cover, nothing seemed amiss, and...
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    Question about engine idler pulley.

    at the end of last year, i shredded the drive belt on my volvo penta 5.0 gxi. During repair i noticed the idler pulley (not the tensioner) bearings were very rough. At the beginning of this season, (March) i replaced the entire thing with a new one. Just last weekend, i started hearing...
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    interesting water leak

    2005 chap 220 ssi with volvo 5.0L GX-i ive been noticing a fair amount of water in the bilge on our recent outings. couple of gallons after a 4-5 hour trip. The water is still a bit cool, so there isnt any swim action taking place so its not being carried in on our suits and jackets. so i...
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    please teach me about closed cooling systems

    I run 100% salt water, and i know its hard on the engine, even with regular flushings. I was under the influence that a closed system required hull modification for the heat exchanger, but have recently found this is not the case, so it looks like something i could install myself. I have a...
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    does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub

    Re: does an inflatable pool float? thinking of making a makeshift hot tub looks like it would work http://www.toxel.com/tech/2010/07/02/inflatable-pool-for-your-boat/
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    How tight should the prop nut be?

    Re: How tight should the prop nut be? Shop manual says 70-80 ft-lbs
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    First Boat - What supplies/accessories do I need?

    Re: First Boat - What supplies/accessories do I need? lots of good replies already. ropes, fenders, throwable, vests, anchors, fire extinguisher, etc. i also keep a small tool box with a socket set, a couple of pliers, and some other bits, along with a flashlight on board. A spare belt, and...
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    transom plug wrench?

    ok so here is the deal. I trailer, so i remove the plug after each use and leave it out until the next outing. i currently use a cheapo crescent wrench to do the plug. My trailer has a flip up roller system, and the last roller is out past the plug a bit, causing issues when using a large...
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    ideas for throwable storage.

    Re: ideas for throwable storage. they werent rude about it and i didnt get a ticket, they asked to see it and i pulled it out of the helm and they said "you know, that is supposed to be out and accessible". I keep the jackets in there, except for the youngins. they wear them unless they are...
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    ideas for throwable storage.

    Re: ideas for throwable storage. something like this but fitted for the throw pad.
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    ideas for throwable storage.

    the last time i got a visit by the CG, they said my throwable had to be out and accessible. I had it just inside the helm storage door. Im afraid it will blow out, and i dont want the missus to have to hold it all the time. My last boat, i could slide it up in the gunwall storage, but this...
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    Got the dreaded Volvo fuel pump whine. help!

    its intermittent now, but tried to strand me last outing. We stopped to eat, and when we went to leave, it didnt want to start. I finally got it started by easing it into reverse right as it tried to hit, essentially revving it up. the Volvo throttle doesnt have the button to shift to neutral...
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