I have a couple of trailer tire questions...
1. How many miles should I get on a set of trailer tires? They are always properly inflated and never even close to over loaded (tandem axle). They did not last 5000 miles over 3 years. They look to have worn very unevenly. I have noticed that...
I have the Volvo Penta 5.0GXi with the SX-A drive. The drive will not go down. It is in the full up position and the trim pump is "working" (makes the normal sound) but the drive will not go down. I recall when I was little my dad's boat did the same thing and he ended up just adding fluid to...
I bought a brand new boat with the Volvo 5.0Gxi 2 seasons ago. In the middle of last season I thought I noticed a very slight vibration at slow (wakeless) speeds. The engine has roughly 120 hours of run time. I pulled the drive off for the first time last fall to inspect and store the boat in...
I am getting ready to install an "in-hull" type transducer in my I/O boat. My questions are...How hard is it to find a "good" location for the installation? ...and, Does it matter if it is on the port or starboard side of the keel? The illustrations in the install instructions show it on the...
My fuel gauge seems to have suddenly died. What tests can I perform to identify the faulty part(s). The gauge does not even appear to have any life at all when I turn the key on.
Thanks,
Mark
I have a Volvo Penta OEM propeller for the current SX drive. I am trying to sell the prop in my local classified ads and someone asked me if it will fit anything else. Does it? I have look for but can't find something that can tell me what other outdrives/outboards that might be compatible...
Wanting to install a depth finder with water temp. Would like it to be decent but not TOO expensive. Not looking for fish finders... Any recommendations?
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I have about 13 hours on a new Volvo 5.0Gxi. We are heading out on a week long houseboating trip at Lake Powell where it is likely that we will put about 25 to 30 more hours on the engine. The question I have is...Would it be better to get the "break-in" oil out of the engine before this trip...
I have recently "inherited" a large inflatable/towable to use behind our ski boat. It is one of those 5 person "water weenies". This particular one is 20+ years old and is in fairly decent condition. The main problem is where a crease has been made when it was folded over and then rolled up...
I have a new boat with the Volvo 5.0Gxi for power. I am closely following the break-in procedures found in the owner's manual. With just over 4 hours on engine, I have run it up to WOT a few times reaching about 4500 rpm. The manual and Volvo's web site indicate that the WOT rpm should be...
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I am very interested in the Stiletto Bay Pro II prop for my boat. I can't seem to find a web site for the manufacturer. Do they have one? Aside from calling every prop dealer in the state, how could I find a "local" dealer for this product? BTW...located neat Salt Lake City, UT...
