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    Water in the bilge after new water pump

    Hi there Please help me figure this one out . I had some water in the bilge and it was the old water pump was dripping some water . I replaced it .( in the same time I hoisted the engine and remove the outdrive to change the oil pan ) If I run it with muffs there is not a drip of water in the...
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    chipped area under waterline

    Hi , I have been reading this forum but while i get more knowledge I also have more questions . Please help me out to do it right the first time. I have a chipped area of the hull about 3"x1" under the water line , gelcoat is gone and i can see the fiberglass . it doesn't feel soft . Hull is...
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    duo prop question

    Hi , I have a 24 ft bowrider with 5.7 gs Volvo Penta engine 4 barrel carb . Now I have a set of F5 props and at WOT I can get the engine at 5000 rpm , which is a bit out of spec as max rpm should be 4200-4600. The top speed at that WOT is 50 mph . My question is which props will bring the WOT in...
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    whistling noise from engine when reduce rom from 4600 to 3500

    Hi , Can anybody give me some ideas why there is an engine whistling when i reduce the rpm. It doesnt seems to have any escalation over time , runs fine at any rpm . Belts are fine (new and seems to have the right tension) Engine is the volvo penta 5.7 gs plkd with original spark arrestor . Thanks
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    metal fuel line at carburetor leaks

    Hi I recently cleaned my carburetor and put a renew kit .When i dismantled it i saw that previous owner almost made round the 1/2 brass connector of the metal fuel line . After i put it back i tried different tools trying to tighten that brass connector . There was no gasket in there . Should...
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    fuel leaks by the throttle shaft

    Hello everybody , I change the control cables on my boat and while checking the lever movements i notice a small puddle of gasoline next to the carburetor throttle shaft . i probable did 15-20 acceleration moves to check the control cables moves .The engine was not running in this time . My...
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    any tricks on how to put back the drive DP-SM and volvo 5.7GS

    Hello guys , I need some help . I took out the drive to check the bellows and everything is looking good .Drive come out almost too easy just a bit of corrosion on the housing holding it .I grease the gimball bearing , spline , u joints and now i have a hard time puting it back . I think the u...
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    power of 5.7 GS with Holley 4bbl carburetor

    Hi I was looking at ways to increase the power of 5.7 GS PLKD (96 or 97) , from what I read in this forum it was "normal" to be a 2 bbl Holley . I checked the carburetor and it looks like the carburetor is 4175 spread bore Quadrajet (80310-2 stamped on it ) i think this is rated 650 cfm Before...
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    fuel pump running continuosly without key in the switch

    Hi I was trying to trace a yellow red (ignition wire ) and all of a sudden fuel pump start working . key was not in the ignition . i use the key trying to turn it on/ start / off nothing happen (no surprise here as i have an issue with neutral switch ) . eventually i disconnected the battery ...
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    how to find location of pump for sink

    Hello everyone , I recently bought a 236 SEi and I have a lot of questions about it . I couldnt find a better place for Larson info than this forum here . So here it is my question : How do i reach the pump for the sink to check it ? I filled the water tank but when i press the switch nothing...
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