Hi Guys,
I have play in my helm and steering cable on my Volvo Penta SX Sterndrive 5.7 2000
I'm looking to select a new cable and it would be fantastic to use a no feedback system with the power steering if it was possible as I always have to work with the wheel to keep her straight due to the...
I have been suffering from excessive vibration during turns and after replacing all the usual suspects I discovered a lot of play in my pivot housing. It is clear this has been allowing the drive to move out of alignment.... I may just have sourced my problem however...
I have stripped the...
Hi Guys,
The season has come around and i'm still trying to solve a vibration through my sterndrive...
Volvo Penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to 5.7 Vortec
My symptoms are as follows -
Cruise in a straight line and there is no noticeable vibration....
Turn left or right there is a vibration through...
Hi Guys,
I am aiming for 50mph or more and better accelleration.... can anyone help.
Here are my current specs...
Slow Accelleration and lower than expected top speed
(previous prop) 23 Pitch High 5 @ 4750rpm/47mph
(Current Prop) 14.5 x 21 Stiletto Bay Pro 3 @ 4450rpm/45mph (Current)
Volvo...
Volvo penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to 350hp SBC Vortec.
I'm really frustrated by this as I have been trying for months to resolve this.
The symptoms -
Driving straight on light trim gives a smooth run with no vibration.
Apply more trim or steering and a vibration becomes apparent... It cannot be...
Hi folks,
I have just installed the Holley Avenger EFI system to my 5.7 vortec.... I need a thermostat which runs at least 10 degree f higher as it only hits 160 and it needs at least 165 to go into closed loop mode.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ-Ev6J4ARA&feature=plcp
Can I run a regular...
Volvo Penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to GM 350 Vortec 5.7 4bbl Edelbrock
I have been trying to solve a vibration when turning for months... so far I have replaced -
Ujoints
Gimbal Bearing
Inspected all shafts for runout
Propeller confirmed ok
I have purchased a new coupler in the chance that it may...
I put my leg in to have new ujoints bearings installed. When it came back it liked to me like one of the spicers was pressed a little too far making the part of the shaft which locates to the engine slightly misaligned with the shaft at the gearbox side... Would this cause vibration on turning?
Trying to narrow down a vibration I am experiencing when turning and checked the gear oil... it was high and milky.... I don't think this is what is causing the vibration but recon that the seals need replaced.
Is there a kit available so I can strip and reseal the outdrive?
Hi Guys,
On my list of winter projects is to convert my current carbed engine to a more efficient fuel injection system with ecu etc. I work in engine management systems and will be able to datalog engine performance and produce custom software to match but I need to know if there is an oem...
I recently repowered my boat with a new 5.7 vortec with 4bbl quadrajet and 315-320hp... it previously had a 5.0GL so I have some prop questions...
A little brief history... previous owner hydro'd the 5.0... had a recon 5.7 fitted but never ran... this 5.7 spun a big end on our first trip out...
I have recently installed my new 5.7 vortec coupled to Penta sx-m 1.79 outdrive... Whilst the outdrive was off I replaced all bellows, ujoints, changed gear oil... when engine was installed the alignement bar would slide in to bottom out effortlessly and there were equal marks on the splines...
I recently installed a new 5.7 GL into my boat and it was fitted with an edelbrock performer 1409 4bbl and EST ignition which I had never worked with previously.
I have been struggling to get her to idle properly, she runs very well at cruise and will swiftly achieve WOT of 4700rpm when I let...
Engine is a 5.7 Vortec fitted with Edelbrock 1409 and EST ignition...
Had a great night tonight giving the engine a run for the first time and she sounded good forby a little ticking coming from the valves... will sort that tomorrow.
I have a vent at the top left side of my carb just under the...
