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    trim limit spacers

    Thanks for deleting the original post, I wanted to move it, but didn't see an option for that. The trim cylinder guy (hydraulic shop) didn't know. He did say that removing trim spacer length was exponential and he was right. I propped the outdrive up till it was (the top plate on the lower...
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    trim limit spacers

    Reposting, I originally posted this in the general boating forum. Hello, I have a Volvo Penta DP-SM. I am having the trim cylinders rebuilt. I want to allow the trim to raise up another 2.5 inches. I believe my trim cylinders contain trim limit spacers. . My question is: how do you translate an...
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    power trim wont go down

    Hello, Please help me troubleshoot my problem. I have a 2006 chaparral 255 ssi , 8.1 Gi-G , DP-S. my issue. driving boat from helm: trim up works ok trim down doesn't work motor on idling: power trim works up and down from helm and from swim platform remote at dock...
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    seawater pump belt adjustment

    i need to replace the belts on my 1996 7.4l (sn is 0f774168) i see how to adjust the tension on the power steering and alternator belt, but the seawater pump is different. from what i read i have to loosen the nut on the "pinion stud ?" is that right. how do i adjust the tension on this...
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    engine drain plug

    I started my boat yesterday in my yard with the muffs. its a mercruiser 454. after about 45 seconds i saw a water leaking into the bilge. i found a hole above the starter. and found a brass plug in the bilge. any reasons why this could have come out??? i didn't see any other leaks. can i...
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