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    3200 rpm or 4400.... no in between

    I just recently repowered my boat. Went from a 5.0 VP to a 5.7. Mechanic used many of the same parts from original motor to new motor ie pulleys, distributor, coil, starter etc.... Boat runs great except that when I'm running at about 3200 rpm and want to increase my speed a bit, I gently...
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    VOLVO Steering Assy rebuild

    I have 2002 Glastron 249. I just repowered the boat and now my steering assy is leaking at the ram. I have seen they are not rebuildable per VP. But I have also seen people say they have done it. Every thread I come across does not ever finish by telling what they did to replace it, how they...
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    A hole in the y pipe

    Hello all. I have a 2002 Glastron 249 with a Volvo Penta (GM) 5.0L . I have pulled the motor out and found a dime size hole in my y pipe (no wonder I was taking on water :eek:). Well now that I have my motor in my garage on the stand, I figure I'll do some great maintenance! The entire...
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    Leak from I dunno where

    Hello all, I am new here, but have had great luck with other forums on my truck and thought I would try for my boat. I have a 2003 249 Glastron, 5.0l GXi / SX outdrive... I have a leak from somewhere. When put in the water, the plate on the outer transom leaks by the time it's maybe 1-2 in...
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