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    Volvo Penta SX Pivot Housing

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 with SX-M drive. I stripped out one of the pivot housing threads removing it. Is there a fix for this or do I have to replace the housing? Thanks
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    Volvo SX Gimbel Housing

    I have a 2000 Volvo SX drive, One of the bolts that holds my gimbel housing is partially stripped. It threads in ok, but will not tighten up. Anyone have any fixes for this? Or am I looking at a new housing? Thanks
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    Alignment/Motor Mount question

    I just got done aligning my 2000 SX drive, with a 5.0 Gi engine. My motor mounts are adjusted all the way down and cannot go any further. At this time my drive is aligned properly, but if I ever have to adjust it down again, I'm in trouble Does this mean it's for new motor mounts??
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    Gimbel Bearing Installed Correctly ??????

    Hi guys, I just installed a new gimbel bearing in my 2000 SX drive. I marked the grease hole and when I seated it, it is slightly off, like a 16th of an inch. I pumped grease in and it comes out around the outer edge of the bearing race, but not out the inner bearing edge. Is this...
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    2000 GTX stalled, won't start

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    Volvo Penta SX Dtive U-Joints Question

    I'm looking into replacing my u-joints on a 2000 Volvo penta SX-M drive. Volvo's parts site states you have to buy the complete shaft with yokes and replace as a unit. Anyone familiar with this drive? Do I have to replace the whole shaft or are the u-joints able to be replaced? Thanks
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    Manifold Gasket Questions

    I've seen numerous posts on this subject. I have a 1999 Mercruiser 7.4 MPI, replacing manifolds and risers. Do I need to put any sealant on either gasket? I read somewhere where it should be put on the riser gasket, but not the manifold gasket. Also, should something be put on the mounting...
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    Volvo Trim Pump Parts

    Does anyone know where I can purchase a trim pump bracket and reservior cap for a Volvo trim pump VOLVO #854346-4 The oildyne model. I checked Volvo's site and iboats, but I cannot locate. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Volvo SX outdrive question

    I have a 2000 Volvo SX-M drive. The output shaft seal is leaking as was indicated by gear oil in my drive bellows. I have been reading the volvo manual on this repair and it mentions a pretension crush sleeve between the gears. Question: Do I have to replace the crush sleeve if I am only...
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    Alpha Shift problem

    I'm helping a buddy with a 1986 3.0 Liter Mercruiser w/alpha one drive. I don't have the serial numbers handy. My friend diassembled the drive to change the water pump and since re-installing, the boat will not shift into reverse when the outdrive is bolted onto the boat. Off the boat it...
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    Volvo SX trim sender help

    Anyone have any tips or tricks to replacing the sending unit on a 2000 Volvo SX drive. The clip is buried under the water pickup on the inside and it is hard to reach the rubber grommet on the outside without removing the outdrive. Also, any way to remove the wires from the plug inside the boat...
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    Exhaust Manifold Torque Specs

    Hi Guys 2000 Volvo 5.0Gi, Getting ready to install new exhaust manifolds and risers. The manual states to torque bolts then run engine up to temp and re-torque. Do I re-torque while the engine is hot or wait until it cools down? Also, do I have to re-torque the riser bolts too, or just the...
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    Hydrofoil Question

    I have a 5.0 Lt Volvo Gi with SX Drive system. I was thinking of installing one of those hydrofoils on my outdrive. Does anyone have any experience with this. The manufacturers claim better fule economy, holeshot, etc. thanks for your input
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    Volvo SX vs DPS Drives

    I have a 2000 Larsen Cabrio 220 with a 5.0 Gi and SX Drive I was thinking about changing to a DPS drive as I heard the hole shot & performance was better. The boat presently does around 45-46 MPH. Is this a worthwhile venture? Can it simply be swapped out with a DPS drive or is there others...
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    Volvo Penta Power Steering Cooler

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi. Does anyone know if this model has a power steering cooler?
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    mercruiser overheating

    My friend has a 2000 Mercrusier 350 Magnum with an alpha gen 2 outdrive. The boat sat for a year and when we started it this season it was running a little hot. We replaced the waterpump in the outdrive and the thermostat but it is still running a little hot. When we checked the exhaust risers...
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    Volvo Shift cable replacement

    I have a 2000 Volvo penta Gi with SX-M drive. I'm going to replace the shift cable as it is tight when going from forward gear into neutral. Anyone have any tips or instructions for doing this. My manual only covers the connection at the outdrive, but does not talk about how to replace the...
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    Volvo Penta Shift cable problem

    I have a 2000 Larson with a Volvo Penta 5.0Gi, with an SX drive. When shifting back from forward to neutral the shift cable is very tight. Is this an adjustment problem? The drive was recently removed for service. It's a new boat (to me) so I don't know if this problem existed before the...
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    electrical problem

    I have a 2000 Larson with Volvo Penta 5.0Gi 102 hrs on engine. I have an intermitent electrical problem. The engine will start fine then after a few minutes it just cuts off. Wait a short while and it starts back up. When this occurs I get no power to the gauges or fuel pumps and the start up...
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    Thermostat Housing

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi, I went to replace the thermostat, as the engine was running cool. When I opened the housing, I found the thermostat wedged into one of the hose openings, it was not secured into position with an O ring as the manual states it should. The area where the...
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