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Thank you Lou C, I will have to take it out of the water (still in the slip) , it has a wide swim platform and I can't get to the grease fitting without getting in the water. I'll have to drive it a half hour to the town ramp and take it out of the water.
Thank You KN, Its still in the slip, I was debating what to do next before pulling the boat out of the water. But once its out that is what I'll do after I try what Lou C recommended.
Thank you, Ok, will do. But have you ever heard of a squeal from the rear of the engine like its coming from the coupling area? It definately sounds just like v-belt squeal. The engine is a fresh reman from ATK, only 3 hours on it for break in / ring seat. Thanks again, I love this forum!
I have a 95 Volvo Penta 5.8L Cobra SX with new alternator and all new v belts. When starting the engine and during acceleration in neutral I hear a loud squeal. I tried belt conditioner just in case, but no change. I used a stethoscope on the Alt., PS, Water Pump, seawater pump, they don't sem...
