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    tfret replied to the thread New to Volvo family.
    Yes I think the muffs would work just fine if they would seal better. The problem is the muffs stop holding the water in before the...
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    tfret replied to the thread New to Volvo family.
    Ah thats a good idea. That way I’m only putting water to the engine. I may try this and report back. Thanks!
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    tfret reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread New to Volvo family with Like Like.
    The issue is that idling in the water, the SWL is at least 8" above the crank centerline of the motor and the impeller is flooded On...
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    tfret reacted to ESGWheel's post in the thread New to Volvo family with Like Like.
    I do not recall if you are also having an issue running on the muffs (ie they do not seal up or some such) and would prefer to run on...
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    tfret replied to the thread New to Volvo family.
    It wouldn’t be so bad if I had a way to block off the intakes. I’ve tried using the muffs just the hold the water in but it leaks right...
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    tfret replied to the thread New to Volvo family.
    The problem I have using the flush hose connection is that water pours out the intakes on the drive. It wastes a lot of water which can...
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    tfret replied to the thread New to Volvo family.
    Ok, I’ve replaced my serpentine belt, tensioner, idler, water pump impeller, rebuilt the fuel pump, cleaned the fuel pressure regulator...
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    tfret replied to the thread Bellows adhesive or not?.
    I don’t like how the u joint bellows only had a compression seal and no band clamp. That seems like a weak design but maybe not. If...
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    tfret replied to the thread Volvo Penta SX-A drive U-Joints.
    Yep the Moog 344 is a perfect match. I installed today in my 07 SX. Some photos below. Not easy but not impossible. I had to get...
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    tfret replied to the thread Bellows adhesive or not?.
    Thank you all for the inputs!
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    tfret reacted to IslandExplorer's post in the thread Bellows adhesive or not? with Like Like.
    If you're worried about it leaking bc of somewhat conpromised surface and don't mind spending a few minutes years from now cleaning off...
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    tfret replied to the thread Bellows adhesive or not?.
    Hi and I appreciate the dialogue very much. Yes of course I realize the exhaust bellows isn’t critical for being water tight. The...
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    tfret replied to the thread Bellows adhesive or not?.
    Yep i got it all cleaned up, primed, and painted with Volvo primer and paint. But still not perfectly smooth like it was when new.
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    tfret posted the thread Bellows adhesive or not? in Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives.
    Im installing new U joint and exhaust bellows on an 07 SX-A drive. Neither the instructions that came with the OE kit, or the service...
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    tfret replied to the thread Gimbal oil seal replacement.
    I was finally able to pull the bearing by rotating the jack plate in order to seat on two bolt holes on opposite corners. Worked perfectly.
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