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    Prop security from theft

    Maybe a little off topic, but I am trying to devise a way to prevent theft of the Volvo Duoprops on my twin DP-E drives. I have sustained a significant amount of theft in the past and have newly repowered the boat and don't want to lose anything else. I am thinking about drilling a 1/4" hole...
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    Volvo diesel: Wiring into ignition for fuel gauge?

    I installed new Volvo gauges in my boat for my gas to diesel repower; older 31 series engines. The fuel gauges need to be wired into the ignition. Is there a way to do this without having to cut into the ignition wiring with a three way butt connector? Same for the instrument lighting for the...
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    Volvo diesel bellhousing bearing replacement.

    I am in the midst of replacing the bearing in a Volvo bellhousing. It is the single bearing model, which had the seal removed before I got my hands on it. Once the shaft and bearing are replaced, there is a nylon bushing that is about an inch wide and 1/8 of an inch thick that installs on top...
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    Volvo trim switch wire identification.

    Can someone tell me what the brown/blue wire and black wire are for that comes out of the back of the trim switch connector? There is a connector that plugs into the harness, but I don't have a clue what the two loose wires are for that are attached to the connector. I'm talking about this switch:
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    How far does a shift cable protrude past the transom shield on a DP-E drive?

    I have replaced my Volvo 280 drives with DP-E drives. I need to replace the shift cables, since the DP-E feeds the shift cable from the opposite side of the transom shield. Can someone tell me how far the shift cable protrudes outside the transom shield, so that I can accurately measure the...
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    Volvo Penta 31P-A fuel return to tank question.

    I am finishing up a repower and am in the midst of finishing the fuel tank plumbing. I have a pair of belly tanks; one for each engine. I have the pickup centered at one end of the tank, since that is the deepest part of the tank; however, I had the return bung burned into the corner of the...
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    Volvo Penta white sealing compound equivelant?

    Manual is calling for VP white sealing compound in joint between transom shield and exhaust pipe. Everywhere else, where they've called for the same stuff, I've used marine grease, but I'm thinking this might need a little more help. What can I pick up at the autoparts store that'll do the job?
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    Racor 500MA filter question.

    I purchased a couple of Racor 500MAs to filter my system, but inadvertently purchased the type with the metric M16 ports. I purchased them a while ago, so there's no chance in returning them. The ports appear to be stainless fittings that can be removed, but I don't know if removing them will...
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    Installing aluminum fuel tanks this weekend ... rubber to isolate tank from hull?

    I have two new fuel tanks that I am installing this weekend. The tanks are shaped to the V in the hull and each has four tabs to attach them to the top of the stringers. With the tanks supported on top of the stringers, there is approximately 3/4"-1" of a gap between the tank and the hull. I was...
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    Fuel sender and gauge wiring???

    I am running two new fuel gauges to my two new fuel tanks. What is the best way to wire these tanks? Is this close: Pink sensor wire from S on gauge to center post of sender. Black from I on gauge tapped into the ignition system (not sure of the best place/Volvo diesel gauge panel ... any...
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    Sealing transom shield opening ... type of resin???

    That's what I did and it keeps changing the URL ... so, here you go!
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    Sealing transom shield opening ... type of resin???

    I'm cutting the existing openings on the transom of my boat to install a different transom shield (280s to DP-Es). What fiberglass resin product should I use to seal the opening? Someone suggested penetrating resin, but it's $50 a pint ... ouch! Is there another resin product that is not as...
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    Removing pins from engine wiring harness.

    The tool worked like a charm. The pins extracted very easily and no damage was done. I used a wiring numbering kit to assure proper replacement. Now that I have the tool and access to the pins, I am most likely going to make a couple of custom lengths to finish the run to the engines, instead...
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    Twin diesel setup with two tanks ... one vent sufficient????

    I'm installing two 82+ gallon tanks to service my twin Volvo 31 diesels. Each tank will be dedicated. I already have a vent line cut into the hull, which was used by the old 140 gallon tank. Can I run a Y from that one vent to vent both of the new fuel tanks?
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    Removing pins from engine wiring harness.

    I hope I'm posting this in the correct forum. I need to remove the connector from the end of a Volvo diesel wiring harness, so that I can pull it from the engine to the helm. There is not enough room for the connector to pass into the flybridge and I am unable to cut the opening larger to make...
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