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    Manifold and Risers. V/Penta

    Have just replaced both sides on my volvo 5.7 1993 engine. One side I had no problem with, the other side I did. When fitting the riser, it did not seem to sit flat on the manifold. This i put down to the rubber hose pulling it down slighty,however on putting the bolts in they appeared to be to...
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    Tohatsu 4hp remote tank

    I have a tohatsu 4/hp uprated to 5/hp two stroke 2007 model bought in the uk. I would like to fit a remote fuel tank 25ltr, what mods do i need to make to the engine or carb if any.
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    For Don S. re: vp 5.7 dp engine number 4100145250

    I dont like asking this from you but you are possibly my last chance.The problem i have is that in the uk we have a law that a boat has to be ce marked,unless i can prove it was in the uk prior to june 1998,in which case it would be exempt.As it stands at the moment i have a boat i cannot sell...
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    volvo 290 duo prop

    I recently lost the rear/centre cover from my drive,the one that covers some linkage and is held on with 2 scews. I bought a second hand one from ebay and what i would like to know is,when fitting this cover are there any gaskets or sealant i need to put on. I have already put the cover on but...
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    What drive is this

    Thought you guys might be interested in this. http://www.yellowfin.com/perf_vsd_in_action.html
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    What drive is this

    Thought you guys might be interested in this. http://www.yellowfin.com/perf_vsd_in_action.html
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    Dual Prop Question

    Can anybody help me to identify the props that I have? I need to replace the props on my boat which is a Crownline 250, with a volvo 5.7 dp, engine number 4100145250, outdrive serial number 5102144166. I should imagine I need possibly B4's or B5's but on taking the old props off, the only...
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    duo prop which one do i have

    Can anyone help to identify what prop set i have.
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    New Intake Manifold

    Hi guys My problem is that I have a small crack in my intake manifold,my engine is a vp 5.7 dp engine number 4100145250. What i was intending to do is to replace the manifold with an aftermarket one,the problem is i dont know which engine i have (chevy ford ??? etc) .I would like to replace the...
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    Vibration at low speed

    My drive or engine has a vibration at between 1200 to2400 rpm,I have tried the trim in and out also with and without tabs.At higher revs there is no problem at all,my engine is a volvo 5.7dp dpc drive,the drive was serviced november 2005,new seals bellows etc.I do have a small ding in one...
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    Question for Don ???

    Hi all<br />This is not a problem just curious?.<br />Why do some riser gaskets have 2 sides blocked off and 2 small holes,and some have 4 sides open.
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    Which Carb UPDATE

    Hi Guys<br />Can anyone tell me what model i have the number is R82028-1,i have looked on holleys site and can not find it.The reason is i will be swapping the carb and i am not decided on a 4bl or to keep with the original 2bl,my engine is vp5.7<br />s/n4100145250.What are pros and cons versus...
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    Prop Removal

    I need to take off my props,290 duo prop the only thing is boat is in water.Can anyone foresee any problems i might have,and does anyone know what size sockets i may need.The props were last taken off last november when drive was serviced,to take boat out of water will cost 400uk pounds
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    tacho problem

    the tach on my boat surges up and down what i would like to know is if i can connect another tach at the same time to compare readings to one another
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