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    Lou C replied to the thread 2 stroke longevity?.
    It's probably true that a 2 stroke won't last as long as a 4, but it really depends on the quality of the fuel/oil mix and user habits...
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    Lou C replied to the thread 99 Volvo 5.0GL.
    If you have a carb the proper fuel pressure will be on the low end, the 3-8 psi spec you cited. A 99 Volvo for sure won't have points...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta stiff steering.
    You basically want to narrow down the cause by a process of elimination. If you disconnect the steering cable at the steering arm and...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    Agreed I have good covers & always used them even though it’s a pain but the boat isn’t self bailing so you just have to use em. And no...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    It’s good to have the system installed; not a lot of work, but user error can get in the way….you can get nice new cables made up & do...
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    Lou C reacted to Pmt133's post in the thread I should add a 2nd battery... with Like Like.
    Thats what they said too. Just saying is all. Put them in like an ammo box or a flame pouch and then its fine. (What I do with mine)
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    It’s rare but when that’s happened what I’ve done is start on the battery that wasn’t used for the bilge pump; then switch charging to...
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    Lou C replied to the thread I should add a 2nd battery....
    I added the dual battery system with the switch about 20 years ago because my boat has always been moored and if heavy rains & storms...
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    Lou C replied to the thread salt water in single cylinder.
    If you wind up going with it & still have those one piece exhaust manifolds it’s a good time to ditch them for the 2 piece conversion...
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    Lou C replied to the thread salt water in single cylinder.
    There are no “marine” blocks or heads only add ons like the head gaskets, core plugs etc. the M refers to the us of some metric...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta stiff steering.
    However, any stiffness in the system will cause the power assist to lag behind the manual aspect of the steering. That's why you have to...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta stiff steering.
    While it might be a trial to fit yourself back in there, I'd try disconnecting the steering cable from the steering arm and see if you...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Popped through the intake..
    I think my # was from my OMC shop manual but I've see it in others to, 1000 ohms per foot. Many years ago my wife had a 2 year old...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Popped through the intake..
    Hard to say but it seems that the spark is breaking down under higher rpm, try ohming out your plug wires, coil lead, and check the cap...
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    Lou C replied to the thread Volvo Penta stiff steering.
    Ok when you added fluid did you bleed the air out? Is it always stiff in the same part of the steering radius (at ends, just off center...
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