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    Alt. belts break under load

    I have twin 1996 Volvo 5.0 F.I. Fords. They seem to break alt. belts under load. I might break one in one weekend or both at the same time. Alt. pulleys turn freely,no rust or burs and they are in line with pulley on crank. Belt adjustments are correct about 1/2".I have had this boat for two...
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    Change Volvo Penta Controls?

    I have a 1996 Larson with twin 5.0 GFI (FORD) with SX drives. I would like to replace the controls that are factory Volvo to something that is not so sensative to sync. and control.
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    C.O. Detectors

    I recently purchased a 96 Larson with a Onan generator. I can't seem to get any power to the detectors. I ran a hot to the detectors and they worked fine. I traced the wiring back to the engine room and it seems to go to a solenoid that looks like what would be used on a starter. I have not run...
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    Motor Oil

    What type of motor oil should I use for a 1996 5.0 Ford Volvo Penta with Fuel Injection? Also what type of oil filter? I used to be a Mercruiser owner and I am new to Volvo Penta.
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    Water Intrusion

    I have a 1996 Larson Cabrio with Volvo Penta 5.0 FI and SX Drives. When boat is in water or under forward power the bilges stay dry. When placing each motor in reverse, one at at time, they both leak somewhere around the Gimbal Housing. The boat has sat shrink wrapped and on land since its last...
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