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    How to remove a volvo outdrive?

    I am going to remove the volvo penta DPA-230 outdrive to sell. I have never removed it before and was wondering what the process is to remove it. The engine is already out. Any help would be great. Thanks, Will
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    115 Johnson

    I am looking at a 1992 Cajun 1850 bay boat. It has a 1992 Johnson 115hp motor on it. It has 130-140psi on three cylinders and about 40psi in the other. Assuming it's not just a head gasket, I am trying to figure a "worst case" estimated cost. What do you guys think "at worst" this couls cost...
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    Outdrive Identification...Penta???...

    I am going to swap motors and want to put new rubber on the outdrive. I am not sure of the exact model of the outdrive. I tried to get numbers of it as best I could. On the lower unit in front of the prop it said Volvo Penta "852742 space FR383-3" Could have been "FA, not FR". In the engine...
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    Long boat, not so long trailer???

    Ok, so a buddy of mine is looking at a boat he want to make a project out of. It's a 30' Oceanic open fisherman has an 8' beam. It does not have any motors on it. Here is were it get's interesting. it does not come with a trailer. He cannot afford to buy one right now and I dont know of any...
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    350 chevy from 24' bayliner trophy

    I just picked up this 24', 1985 bayliner trophy(I belive it's a 2460, correct me if I'm wrong). It has been in storage for the last 8 years, the guy said it was winterized before it was stored. It has a 350 chevy with a penta outdrive (I think it's a 280 but I may be wrong, has a duoprop too!)...
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    restoring a 24' bayliner

    Ok, first off, I would like to say hello to all. I am new here and have already learned a great deal just by browsing the forum. Anyways, lets begin. I just picked up this 24', 1985 bayliner trophy(I belive it's a 2460, correct me if I'm wrong). It has been in storage for the last 8 years...
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