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    '95 VP 5.0Fi Temp and Fuel question

    I own a 1995 boat with a Volvo-Penta SX Cobra Drive and 5.0FI Ford based engine. My question is with engine coolant temp, fuel injection, and a/f mixture. Here is a list of parts that are new on the boat Thermostat Temp Sensor for Gauge Throttle Position Sensor MAP Sensor Engine Coolant Temp...
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    OMC/VP Fuel Pump help please!

    Hello guys, Quick run down, last year I was having fuel pressure problems. I misdiagnosed my high pressure pump, so I took the number off the pump, crossed it over to a carter number and replaced it. Ok, fine. Turns out my problem was that I had a piece of foil (prob from a stabil bottle or...
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    prop issues :(

    Hey guys I have a 1995 Four Winns 195 Sundowner cuddy. It is powered by a Ford 302 (5.0) EFI engine. Actual model is a 5.0Fi .Volvo/OMC and has an SX drive 1.51. According to the original specs, it was rated at 220hp and recommended prop was 14-1/4 (I think) x 21p. Currently I have a...
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    Engine water temp

    Hey guys, Just a quick question about water temp. 95 VP 5.0FI 302 sx cobra. There are two temp sensors, one in the water pump, one in the intake manifold. The intake manifold is for the ecu/fuel, the water pump for the temp gauge. What kind of temp should this be running at normally? I put a...
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    Prop recomendation help please

    Hello all, I have a 1995 195 Four Winns Sundown cuddy. It is powered by a Volvo-Penta SX Cobra 5.0fi (ford 302 efi). Currently I have a Michigan Ballistic 21p prop. I thought that I like this prop at first, but watching it spin in the driveway, it just looks out of round and unbalance, and...
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    95 VP 5.0fi running rough

    I have a 95 Four Winns with a Volvo 5.0fi and SX drive. It is running a little rough when at idle, and if I have the engine in neutral running at say 1500rpm or 2000rpm it seems to run fine, but misses every once in a while. It also seems like the the rpm will drop 100-200 and then come back...
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    Water in my oil, where to start.

    Hello All, Little background info so everyone knows my basics. I own a 1995 Fourwinns 195 Sundowner. Ford Volve-Penta 5.0fi 302 engine GLM Exhaust Manifolds w/4" Risers VP Sx Cobra Drive Fresh Water use. I have owned this boat for about 5 years now with no problems at all. 2 years ago I...
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