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    hard cold starting volvo 2000 5.0Gs

    I seem to have a hard time starting the engine after it sits up for longer than a day or two, but once it starts you can start it up a thousand tmes and will fire up in the first crank. The engine is a 2000 Volvo 5.0Gi which has a Delco EST (TBI)fuel injected system. At first I thought some of...
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    Hard starting Volvo Penta 5.0Gi

    I seem to have a hard time starting the engine after it sits up for longer than a day or two, but once it starts you can start it up a thousand tmes and will fire up in the first crank. The engine is a 2000 Volvo 5.0Gi which has a Delco EST fuel injected system. At first I thought some of the...
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    bellows replacement for volvo SX

    I have a volvo penta SX-M drive, I noticed two tiny pin holes in the exhaust bellows. I will probably replace both the exhaust and the universal joint bellows both . The repair manuel is on the way, I know I have to pull the drive, are there any special tools I need, or any tricks that I should...
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    electric windlass

    Does anybody have any feedback on the Lewmar pro series 700H windlass, or the powerwinch 31' class windlass. I like the freefall feature on the powerwinch but got turned off on the reviews on the west marine website. I fish in 20-60 ft of water is there a need for a freefall type? I own a...
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    taking a boat off a trailer

    I have a 2001 seaswirl 2600WA, I need to take off a trailer for maintenance. Does anyone have any ideas. Is this to big of a boat or should I let a marina pull it off.
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    removing mold/mildew

    I purchased a 2001 2600WA Seaswirl Striper, inside the galley area I have some black spots on the sidewall carpet area. I am assuming it is either mold or mildew. does anyone have any suggestions on how to clean the carpeted area. I was thinking that a steam cleaner might work if I can find...
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    Perko Flush Pro

    Can anybody tell me if the Perko Flush Pro is any good? I am concerned about the automatic pressure valve getting stuck, or possibly no raw water going to impeller when not backflushing with fresh water during normal running conditions. I have a 2000 5.0 Gi Volvo Penta with a SX drive.
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    volvo penta 5.0 Gi

    Hi I have a question regarding a 2001 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi engine with a Volvo SX outdrive, the question is can I add a freshwater flush kit to this type engine. My berth is in Norwalk on the Long Island Sound which is saltwater. I would like to flush the engine out with freshwater after each use...
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    5.0 GL volvo penta

    Hi all, I am thinking of purchasing a 1999 seaswirl 2600 walkaround boat. The boat has a 5.0 GL volvo penta motor in it, I am looking for any information on that type motor if there were any problems with them. I think it is a carburated fuel system so I am concerned about cold starts. I do not...
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    #1,3,and 5 cylinders not firing

    Started my boat up this season ran good on water for about 10 minutes then ran poorly. Made it back,top speed was 10mph.Found no spark in 1,3,and 5 cylinders. Can anybody tell me if this is a problem with the stator or power pack, and if there is any test I can do to isolate between both. The...
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