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    1994 Volvo Penta 5.7GI - major power surge problem - possibly timing - possibly fuel?

    Hello, I have a 1994 Volvo Penta 5.7GI, this is a TBI motor. I searched all of the stickies and other posts before asking this question. I bought this boat with a blown motor and replaced it with a rapidmarine long block over the winter. Got it running and it idles well, and runs pretty well...
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    1994 Volvo Penta 5.7 GI PMDA

    Hello, Just installed new long block in my proline, got it running and had question about timing. This is a fuel injected motor and I know the timing adjusts itself while underway. Do i need to time this motor with a light after the first startup or does it adjust itself? If i do need to...
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    Chevy 5.7 I/O - Fresh Water Cooling Question - Need Help ASAP, really wanna go fishin

    Greetings, I purchased this boat last year with a blown engine, the PO overheated it and wiped it out. I replaced the engine over the winter and got it running well. I then forgot to drain water from manifolds and exchanger and cracked them, no damage was done to the engine. I ordered...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GI PMDA - Fresh Water Cooling Question - HELP ASAP - Wanna Go Fishing

    Greetings, I purchased this boat last year with a blown engine, the PO overheated it and wiped it out. I replaced the engine over the winter and got it running well. I then forgot to drain water from manifolds and exchanger and cracked them, no damage was done to the engine. I ordered...
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    Removing Volvo Penta DP-C1 Outdrive

    Hey guys, I have a 94 volvo penta dp-c1 1.95 outdrive which i am trying to remove so i can bring it for service. Can anyone provide me with directions on how to take this thing off, it appears to be a bit more involved than the standard mercruiser for sx series units. Im going to continue to...
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    New 5.7 Break In - Out of Water

    Hey guys, I just got done installing a reman chevy 350 marine motor into my boat (rapido marine motor). The motor is a Volvo Penta 5.7 GI (fuel injected (TBI) 350). I wanted to get this install done before the spring so i dont have to mess with it when I should be fishing. I started the baot...
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    Marine 5.7 Intake Manifold Question

    Hello, I have a 2nd gen chevy 5.7 engine going in my boat. This was a long block purchased from Rapido marine. I went to start swapping over parts from the blown up Volvo Penta 5.7 and the intake manifold is shot. I was scraping some scale rust off and a whole appeared in the exhaust...
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    Replace the Volvo Penta 5.7 with a Chevy 350?

    Greetings, - My boat has a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7GI i/o which was overheated and now knocks. I also believe either the head gasket is blown or the heads are cracked, going to start taking it apart tonight. The knock is a rod for sure and there is milkshake in heads. Can I replace the Volvo...
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    1994 Proline 240 WA

    Greetings, Just got a 94 proline walk around cuddy cabin with a bad I/O. There are some trip parts and decals i would like to replace. Would the manufacturer be the best place to try and get this stuff, is it even possible? Would pics help, lololol, i know you guys love pics. Chad
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    1996 Mercury 90HP 2 Stroke - 90ELPTO - carb/idle problem, WITH PICS!!!! HELP

    Greetings, I have a 96 Merucy 90HP 2 stroke (90ELPTO). Serial number - 0G405715 - I purchased this boat last year, always idled pretty rough. Higher RPM it seems to run well, mild hesitation coming up on plane. Smokes quite a bit after idling for 10 - 15 min, like if im trolling. I have been...
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    1997 Mercury 90HP 2 Stroke O/B

    Greetings, I have a 1997 Merc 90hp 2 stroke. I purchased last year and do not know to much about the motors maint. history. The engine runs a little rough at idle and tends to start smoking alot after about 30 min of low rpm use, like if im trolling. I noticed when i first start the engine...
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    Primer Over Gluvit

    Greetings, I have heard of some people having a hard time getting primer or paint to stick to gluvit. I know to use Zinc Chromate primer on bare aluminum but not the gluvit. Any opinions. Chad
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    Flipping Boat Over

    Greetings, I am at the point in my restoration project that i need to flip the boat over for paint. I was thinking my best option is probably just to get some man power and role it over in the grass onto my dollys. Do you guys think i should brace the sides at all, the bost is entirely...
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    Gluvit And Cloth

    Greetings, I am working on my aluminum boat renovation project and had a question about gluvit. I am repairing an area with some holes on the edge of a 90 degree angle on my lower hull. After repairing the holes with marine tex, i was thinking i would gluvit over the repair area. Considering...
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    1997 Starcraft Fishmaster 190CC Resto

    Greetings, I purchased my first boat last year, 97 Starcraft Fishmaster 190CC. I used this boat for the season, alot of leaks or one large leak apparently. I have started a complete restoration on this boat. Apparently the person which owned it before me did not take very good care, the...
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