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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLBY engine dies out

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLBY engine with SX-M Sterndrive. Engine starts every time with no problem after a while in neutral stalls. I have taking it in the water and could run fine at different speeds with no problem but then suddenly it stalls and dies. It starts right up and runs for another while...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GL power fluctuating

    Volvo Penta 5.0 GLBY engine with SX-M Sterndrive. Engine was stalling and backfiring. I took the boat to the authorized dealer and they did several things; 1. Changed distributor cap, rotor and cables. 2. Did a compression test (tested out ok). 3. They checked the fuel tank. (good and clean)...
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    Trim goes up and down but stops after a few seconds

    I have a 1998 Regal Commodore 242 with a penta volvo 5.0 GL PBYC and SX-M drive. The trim started to quit a week ago. It turns up and down with no problem but only for a few seconds and then stops. I have to wait a minute or two afterwards to get it going again for other few seconds. I made...
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    Volvo penta fuel pump and relay issue

    My Engine is 5.0 litters GL Volvo Penta Ser# 4110161641 or 3869BSA or 3868892 (Im not sure what number is the serial). My boat acted like it was out of gas and had to be towed in. I have done some troubleshooting posted by Don S. This is what I have done so far; 1. With the ignition switch...
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    VHF radio not working when it rains

    I was out in the boat this last weekend and tried to use the VHF radio while it was raining. I could hear people talking on channel 16 but when I tried to do radio checks noone could hear me. I also tried on CH 13 for bridge lock and the guy could not hear me on the radio. When the rain...
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    Mascerator pump

    I have a 1999 Regal commodore 242 with a volvo penta 5.0GL and a SX-M. I am not sure how to use the pump to discharge into the water or pump out by a marina. Can anyone tell me how?, I know there are 2 valves by the engine but dont know how to use them.
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    Shower pump constanly runing

    I have a 1999 Regal commodore 242 with a volvo penta 5.0GL and a SX-M. I brought the boat to a mechanic some time ago and he said that the shower pump was runing constantly and draining my batteries. He disconected the pump. I want to attempt to fix it myself but dont even know where the pump...
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    Acceleration problem

    I have a 1999 Regal commodore 242 with a volvo penta 5.0GL and a SX-M. When I am cruising at low speed and accelerate the engine hesitates and you can hear the engine like if gas was not reaching the carburator and then it accelerates with no problem after that. It seems to do that at the same...
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    Trim gauge stuck in the up position

    I have a 1999 Regal commodore 242 with a volvo penta 5.0GL and a SX-M. The gauge is stuck at the up position. Can anyone tell me where the sending unit is located and wiring, and how to troubleshoot. Thanks in advance. Carlos
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    Electric choke inoperable?

    Hi my name is Carlos and I just got an used boat. The engine in the boat is a Volvo Penta 5.0 GL. After spending over 2k on repairs for the cooling system I tooked for a ride and now there is another problem. The engine will shut off sometimes and its hard to start also. The mechanic that...
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