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Not trying to spark a synthetic vs. non-synthetic debate, just making sure I am ok with my engine oil weight and curious if anyone else uses it.
Boat has a 2002 Volvo Penta 3.0 GS which I bought this year. The boat has Amsoil Series 2000 SAE 0W-30 Severe Service engine oil in it with a NAPA...
what are some syptoms / signs of incorrect timing?
I just fixed an overheat issue (thanks IBOATS forum) and at WOT the engine sounds seems to "cycle" a bit even though the RPM is staying stable. The sound is somewhat like what it sounds like when a boat is porpoising only not nearly that...
I have always had outboards and now this year I have my first sterndrive Glastron 175 SX 30 GS Volvo Penta SX drive. It has a Fauria trim guage.
As long as the RPM is in a "normal" range you would consider for your speed and there is no prop slippage any negative? I have been experimenting...
I am getting ready to change the impeller on my 2002 volvo penta 3.0GS (Glastron SX 175). The boat only overheats when you run the RPM's about 3800-4000 RPM. I think it is the impeller as I bought the boat used this year and have no idea when it was last changed. I am guessing some of the...
