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I was hoping to get a little help on how to diagnose a problem without having to put the boat back in the water. I recently bought a Glastron 225GX that had a damaged 5.0GL-PEFS with an SX 1.60M drive. I replaced the engine with a 5.7L Vortec Marine engine. I put it back...
Re: Engine Removal
I just finished a rebuild and my words of wisdom is to see if your local marina will allow you to use the gantry lift for a small fee. Mine used the lift to pull it and set it in the back of my truck for $25.00 I made a stand out of 2x4 and 2x6 to cradle the motor on the...
I have a vovlo penta 5.0GL PEFS. The Coolant sensor is bad which is giving me the warning horn. I ordered a new one part number 3850397, which came in to the loacl volvo dealer. The problem is, the one in the image shows a connector, which matches what came in. My sensor and harness have not...
I just finished an engine replacement on a 5.0GL PEFS with an SX m-1.60 drive. I upgraded the engine to a 5.7L, and brought all the accessories over. During the engine replacement, the Power Steering Pump drained out and I had to refill it. Not thinking, I added Power Steering Fluid. Yes, I...
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Other than gimbal bearing alignment, What can keep the drive from sliding in the last 1/2" It just wont slide in.
I just replaced my gimbal bearing and seal, and did the alignment with the tool. It slides in with very little effort and the splines are even all the way around in...
How do I tell which terminal is which on my alternator for a 5.0 GL PEFS? I have the stock alternator, but nothing is labeled. I bought the boat and the previous owner had removed it. Now I have no idea how to hook up the new one... Any ideas?
Hey Forum, I just finished, or partially finished my Volvo Penta 5.0 GL (2000 engine) upgrade. I have a new edelbrock 1409 carb waiting, but could not figure out how to adapt it. Any advice? I decided to go with the carb on my 5.0GL and break the motor in. I went to a 5.7L Vortec, so there...
