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    Trim problem

    Trim only goes down under load. I have a 1996 Volvo Penta DPS drive. At the dock, idle speed and to about 8 mph the trim works perfect. Once on plane the drive will only go down, no up trim. Fluid is still clear with no foam and to its proper level. No slick behind boat when she sits and I run...
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    Radar 10x raytheon

    I have been getting Bearing zero pulse error on my screen. Any Ideas? I have a problem finding the 6.3 amp fuses for this unit. I found ones in 250 volt not 12. How bad is that? Can they be used?
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    Fiberglass question

    I am making new hatches for the bait box and fish well. I want to do one layer of roving on it to protect the wood. Can I use Cetol on the wood so it matches the rest of the boat or will the resins not work and not bond to the wood. I am using furniture grade 1/2 " oak veneered ply doubled...
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    1996 Evinrude V4

    I have searched old forums but have not gotten what I am looking for. The motor will start and run even after it stalls. No over heating problems. Even temps on both sides of engine(2 gauges) Fresh gas from land based stations and using the additive. New filters. Tuned up. VRO was disconnected...
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    Leaking raw water pump

    Hello I have a 96 penta 5.8. The raw water pump began weeping late in the season. It only drips when the engine is running. There are not cracks, gasket is fine. It is weeping form where the shaft exits the housing. I am told this is not repairable and I have to buy a whole new pump. Any...
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    Fish finder/ GPS plotter

    Hey can I get some feed back on a FF/ GPS combo unit. I am looking at Lowrance due to the side scan and the imaging. Price is also in my range, Simrad is not. I have been looking at the 7 inch models, possible touch screen, to start. I plan to get a larger display at a later date and couple the...
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    wire harness

    Hey. I have a 1996 5.8 (Ford) with a DPC drive. Harness plug is giving me trouble. The boxy one not on the engine. Jumpy tach and now cutting out. I have put almost 50 hours on her since re power. She has been running fine but this problem has plagued me in the past. Push and wiggle and the...
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    Trim pump leaky

    Hey. I have a 1 season old Bennet trim set up. Installed last April. It has leaked ever since. Not a lot but you can see some tranny fluid on the lower lip of the face plate that the hydraulic lines go into. Lines and screws are tight. Today I took it off the transom removed the lines and face...
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    Engine stalls when shifting into gear

    Hello all. I have a few questions that I think might be related. I have a 1996 5.8L FLPHUR Penta re maned engine with about 6 to 8 hours on it. Rebuilt carb, all new tune up parts, filters, lines, good fuel etc, etc. I have my RPMs set at about 900 to 1000. She will stall when going into gear...
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    Outdrive not reacting at speed

    I have a 1996 Volvo Penta DPC drive. When I tilt the drive it will go up and down at the dock and slow speeds but when on plane it only goes down. Oh so much fun owning an old boat Vinny
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    Proper hose type needed for repair

    Hello all. I have an oil filter relocation kit from volvo penta on my 1996 5.8L volvo penta FL engine. I developed a pin hole in the low pressure side of the relocation kits rubber line. Once removed I see it is a 5/8th in SAE gates hose with the same cross section as a heater hose. Single ply...
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    Possible vapor lock 5.8L FL

    Hello and thanks to all who venture here. I have a 1996 5.8 FLPHUR re manned engine. All new parts from plugs to cap etc. New fuel pump and filters even rebuilt the carb. When cold she starts right up. Once warm I can crank until the cows come home and no start just crank crank crank. If I...
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    5.8 fl starter solenoid or key switch

    I have 2 almost dead batteries that I plan to replace. I wanted to turn over engine so I jumped the batteries with dads car. Once the engine was running I pulled the jumpers. Engine ran for about 20 minutes before I shut it off. I put the jumpers back on since I was planning to run it again...
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    Uneven exhaust temps

    I have a 1996 351 volvo penta ford engine with a 4bbl holley carb rebuilt. All new parts from remanufactured engine to pumps etc. When engine is at running temp the right side, looking from behind, runs from 10 to 15 degrees jotter that the left. Both sides have pleny of water flow. It...
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    Electric choke

    I have a Holley 4bbl on a 5.8ltr 351 Ford, Volvo Penta. I just noticed the terminal on the choke gets hot. Too hot to keep your finger on it for a few seconds. I know the choke works by heating the coil inside but how hot is hot. The choke goes through its full open close cycle perfectly. No...
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