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    Inhouse water system questions.......

    Again this year I cleaned out and refilled my watertanks, only to find that when I open the hot water tap in the galley, nothing comes out, and the pump does NOT even run. The cold works no problem. I tried the hot water shower on the transom though, and it worked fine. So I then emptied and...
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    found rusty pieces while draining....

    While draining the exaust manifolds for winterization today in my 93 Volvo 501B, I found BOTH sides to be clogged up with tiny rusty pieces of metal. I would guess it's from the exaust minifolds, and that it's probably normal. I flushed them out, and every's clear now, but thought I'd check it...
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    Volvo Duo Prop re installation

    I reinstalled my SS props today, and if I remember correctly, the beginning of a small blade should line right up with the end of a big blade, correct? thanks :)
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    Thanks Don S., but now for a really tough one ;)

    I finally received the trim sending unit that you provided the part # for last week, replaced it with the current one, and everything seems to be working perfect now, so again a BIG THANKS!!!!! Now for a REAL brain teaser. While I was in there working on my 93 Volvo 501B with a 290DP-C, I found...
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    Don S..... 2 questions please :)

    Ffirst, I need a part # for the trim sending unit for a 93 Volvo, serial DP-C 3102142943. My marina keeps ordering what the computer tells them, and it's nothing like the one I have (has a rod that extends to the gear turned by the helmet head, held in position with a U shaped hold down clamp)...
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    93 501b engine;Volvo, GM or Ford???

    How can I determine who actually made my motor. After looking through my manual, it refers to GM and Ford models were used. I've always thought it was an actual Volvo (forget why), but now I wondering again. Serial #4100145627.<br /><br />Also, if mine did have a trim limiter relay, where would...
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    Don: Volvo trim sending unit?

    after my marina redoing my helmut head again last fall (93 DP290, 5.0b), the trim gage worked, but was off from what I was used to. No biggy, just readjust my thinking, right? But after only a couple hours of use, the gage pinned itself in the up position. <br /><br />Well spring is here, and I...
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    Remote controlled Battery Switch?????

    Has anyone ever seen such a thing? It would sure be a godsend for me (and many others I suspect), as I need to raise my whole engine cover everytime I need to change it (usually twice a day), and moving it isn't an option. <br /><br />You would think in today's electronic world, it wouldn't take...
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    Don S. can you find a similar Trim/Tilt document?? ;)

    sorry, server's all wacky this morning. Please Delete.
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    Don S. can you find a similar Trim/Tilt document?? ;)

    sorry, server's all wacky this morning. Please delete.
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    Don S. can you find a similar Trim/Tilt document?? ;)

    you posted this in another thread "You have an LK model. Below is copied out of the Volvo service manual #7797362" with the appropriate diagram. <br /><br />I was wondering if you had a similar diagram for my set up: <br /><br />93 Volvo 501B, serial 4100145627<br />Drive DP-C 3102142943<br...
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    Don S???? Volvo steering helmut

    I had the steering Helmut replaced this summer on my 93 Chaparral 290DP, and ever since I've had nothing but trouble with the steering. The outdrive has about 5" of play in it, and all of it seems to be in the shaft going up through the transom to the steering cable. I had another mechanic look...
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    repair manuals

    I already have the volvo engine and sterndrive manuals for my 93 501B DP290, but they're the actual mechanic manuals from Volvo, and are not very descriptive. I have one for my OMC that I paid BIG bucks for, but it was fantansic when it came to directions and pictures, unlike these Volvo's. Can...
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    Longshaft vs Shortshaft outboard??

    can someone please explain what I should be looking for when buying a small 7-9.9hp outboard for my dinghy, and what one size over the other provides for me? Thanks!!!<br /><br />oops, sorry, please move to outboard forum;)
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    custom swim platforms

    I'm looking to add one to my 93 Signature 24, but dealer is saying he doesn't think the transom would support it, but Swimplatform.com seems to think there isn't a problem with their supports added. So I'm looking for anyone who has obviously done a Sig series from 93 or so, or any...
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