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    5.0 FL loss of Power/RPM at WOT

    O.K. Crew, its been years since my last Post and I'm back to the folks that know. I'm in a spot, bad, 11 kid's under the age of 15(no, Not all Mine) looking to tube this week and were not running right.... 1996 Four Winns 5.0 FL/ SX Outdrive will run great till I get her up to the higher range...
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    OMC Control box

    Ok, I'm not a real boater, so please work with me. Our kids purchased us a used pontoon boat for the cottage and within a week a few of the locals helped themselves.... In the end we lost the control box, cables, wires, and fuel tanks. Dealer stated that it was no not current, need to locate a...
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    Chart ploters

    I was looking to add one of these chart plotter/fish finder's to our 96 19' four winn horision. this dash has very little room to work with, so I'm asking for advise on brand,model, and mounting location that will work well with limited space. and any advise on style of transducer would also...
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    Underwater llights

    Were looking to add some underwater ligts to the back of our boat. If you have, and like them would you please let me know style/brand and so on. right now we are looking at the Attwood brand (pricey) but for a small rig might work well Thanks Crew ad remember Spring is just around corner!
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    Too much oil ?

    We pullled the boat out of storage last weekend and are in the process of putting it in the water. I pulled the Dipstick and it looks like we may have 1Qt to much oil. now when we changed it last year we pulled the batterys after we fogged the engine and started the oil change. so I know some of...
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    OIL Filter

    I'm trying to finish the oil change and everyone is out of filters for my 96 Volvo penta 5.0? Dont know why, but what ever. Can someone tell me the Fram number so I can finish the job and put her away today. calling for a good freeze tonight up in the great white north. Thanks team (Sierra...
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    Too Much Prop?

    Last night after we ran in a guy came over to ask what was up? He was Running His Baja WOT and told me that we were Pulling on him, to the point that he could no longer read the name on the Back. We are running a 14.25 x 25 factory S.S prop, on a 1996 Four Winn Horizon, Volvo Penta/5.0 Carb with...
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    possible water pump issue?

    I just stepped up my prop from a 14-1/4 x 23 to a 25 and I noticed a significant water temp increase while trolling. When at idle foreward, the temp rises to 190 deg F or better. this is quickly changed with a little throttle. My best guess is that at a slow speed, the prop is pulling water past...
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    Prop taking water from cooling system?

    I just stepped up my prop from a 14-1/4 x 23 to a 25 and I noticed a significant water temp increase while trolling. When at idle foreward, the temp rises to 190 deg F or better. this is quickly changed with a little throttle. My best guess is that at a slow speed, the prop is pulling water past...
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    Trim/tilt Gauge jumping?

    O.K. Crew This is the issue, when I make a adjustment on the trim and tilt the gauge will jump both in and out of the water. the out drive is smoth as silk. I have put my and on it to feel if it is jumping, but it was smooth. Do I need to clean the sending unit? if so, with what and how? Four...
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    Boatbuckels?

    Were looking at these Boatbuckels for the rig. Has anyone ever used them and how do like them? I watched the clip on west marine and it sound's like the best thing a crew could add to a trailer! So anyone have any feedback? thanks!!! I should add that we would be adding them to a Four Winn...
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    lube capacities

    this may seem like an elementary question and it propably is. I am preparing to winterize the boat and I dont see a capacity listing in the service manual. It is a ford 302ci v8. any help is appreciated. thanks
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    new prop

    O.K. crew I would like help with this one, 96 Four Winn Horizon 5.0 190 hp carb Volvo Penta I/O with a 14.25x23 stock volvo prop Alum. that pulls about 4600/4700 rpm @ wot 43/45 mph . we use the rig on known deep waters for all water sports and the other half of the time it is used on lake St...
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    Carb fitting

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.0 fl with a Holly carb. the male/female fitting on the carb keeps backing off causing a small leak, what I would like to do is cut the fuel line and put a 2 inch rubber line in place to soak up any vibration. I have done this many time's on hot rods to help stop fuel line...
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    Tires

    Over the weekend we had a melt down, or should I say belt slip. Two year old Carsile tire had a belt slip and almost had a blow out. I replaced them both after being told that (sitting) is not good for them. Good news was I had the Org. owner go with me to the shop and the tires were Free!! It's...
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