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    5.7 Volvo Penta harmonic balancer removal

    I'm replacing the motor in my Four Winns deckboat. What type of puller does it take to remove the harmonic balancer on a 5.7 liter Volvo Penta? In order to get to that part I need to remove the impeller housing. I pulled the 4 screws out to remove the cover but don't see how to remove the...
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    Volvo Penta DP won't raise

    I have a 2001 Four Winns with a Volvo Penta Duo Prop that I purchased as a submersed vessel. I have overhauled the hydraulic pump, replaced both relays at the pump, replaced the thumb trim switch on the throttle. The trim would raise and lower perfectly on it's hour long maiden voyage until I...
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    Tach not working

    '96 40hp Mariner/Force tachomoter is not working. Any suggestions?
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    Tach not working

    The tach quit working for my '96 mercury 40hp. The motor is mounted on a pontoon boat. It quit working about a month prior to storage for the winter. I don't notice any broken or disconnected wires. Any ideas?
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    Mercury Force trim problem

    The motor is a 1996 40 HP Mercury Tracker Force. The problem is that the tilt will only lower the motor and won't raise it. When I launced the boat last saturday it went up & down as designed. But after a couple of times raising and lowering it won't raise anymore. It does still activate to...
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    Force & Mercury the same?

    I have a '96 40hp Tracker/Force outboard. I need a manual. Should I be using the Mercury? What is the difference between Mercury and Force?
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    impeller installation '96 Force 40hp

    I've never replaced an impeller in an outboard before and am looking for repair manual pages that could be faxed/e-mailed or some general steps to lead me in the correct path. I am a certified auto tech. but have never been inside an outboard before.
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