Recent content by KenleyF

I just bought the boat in late Summer so I don't know when it was last serviced. Although, gear oil was changed 5/21 which means the prop had to be removed then. I'm guessing the shop just torqued it down too tight. They also changed all the O-rings so I am wondering whether or not I even need...

Thank you, sir! Ill keep my fingers crossed in the Spring!!

Fairly sure I will do it the way Volvo says for next year unless you all think it is really worth me having to drain all the water again.

Newbie here.... trying to remove my props as part of winterization. Volvo Penta DPS-A Outdrive. I purchased the tool from Amazon and the outer nut would not budge. The tool actually bent as I was trying to unscrew the outer nut. Can an impact wrench be used to remove the outer nut? If not, any...

Well.... I took the advice of the "local" boat mechanic and sprayed fogging oil directly into the throttle body. Guess there is a chance I might learn a hard lesson but hopefully not. Engine smoked and stumbled some before I shut it down. I have all the water drained so I do not feel like doing...

Sorry.... I do not have any VP manuals, etc. to know what they say. Eventually I will invest in these if I keep up this DIY crusade.

Good afternoon. Just had a boat mechanic tell me to NOT run the 50:1 mixture through my fuel system. He said I would foul the plugs and sensors. Since I am a newbie, I am easily persuaded since mistakes on boats are expensive! He suggested using fogging oil via the "air horn" until the engine...

Lou, Thank you for the helpful reply! I think I am now brave enough to get this done. Just need to make sure I find all the plugs, etc.! Thank you.

Whew... you had me worried I was missing an opportunity for an easy upgrade! So.... what about AF sneaking past the actual T-stat when I pour it in the housing?

Again, Thank you! Right.... was planning on pouring AF directly in T-stat housing. Based on your reply, I assume the AF will be sneak past the actual T-stat and into the block? Sorry, maybe I don't understand exactly how the T-stat works. Wasn't planning on changing oil filter location. Is...

Scott, Thank you for the quick/helpful reply! Do you have a resource where I can get my hands or eyes on the manual for free or, at least, affordable? Other than removing the T-stat how do I ensure it will remain open long enough to get AF in the block? I plan to change the engine oil/filter as...

2006 Volvo Penta 5.0 GXi-G SN4012207365 Driveway stored in Atlanta, GA area. Rookie here needing some winterizing tips. I have read many of the threads here but currently experiencing information overload and don't want to make an expensive mistake. I have found the two manifold plugs but are...