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    Help getting trim cylinder off

    Hi all - it’s been a while since I posted, but have always gotten good advice so thought I’d try again. I have a Volvo penta SX-M I/o which has a leaking trim cylinder. I’ve tried to ge the piston(s) off but the bottom shaft seems to be seized. I’ve removed the clips and washers from both...
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    Volvo Penta 3.0l alternator output

    Hi All, I've got a 2001 Glastron 175SX with a Volvo Penta 3.0 in it. Whenever the boat is running the volts are only around 12.2-12.4, and if i Turin on the n'avait ligots or radio they drop to 11.7 or so. The sticker on the si de of the alternator says "12V Output", so my question is, is the...
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    Wiring issue - where do I start looking??

    Hi all, I was trying to replace the plug on my trailer as I suspected that was the source of the intermittent lighting issue I was having. My vehicle is a standard 4 wire set-up and the trailer has a 4-wire plug with 5 wires coming in to it (see photo). Essentially there is a white (ground)...
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    Should I mess with recently rebuilt carb??

    Hi all, I had the carb rebuilt on my Volvo penta 3.0l two years ago to cure a few fuel related issues. The engine has always run rich since having it done, and this year I've noticed a lot of smoke at idle, black soot on the transom and unburned gas bubbling up from the exhaust when it's shut...
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    Need some driving tips for Skiing/Wakeboarding

    Hi all, I have a question about adapting driving style for pulling a Skier/Wakeboarder if I get a new boat. Similar to the situation that Dark Shadows is in, I currently have a 2001 Glastron SX 175 with a 130HP I/O. We have been bitten by the skiing/Wakeboarding bug, but are certainly not...
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    Questions about fuel tank vent

    Hi all - I've had a couple of issues lately that have me wondering if the vent line to my fuel tank is working properly. First, when I park the boat in the garage overnight, there is a significant gas smell by morning. Second, I was filling the boat this weekend from a jerry can and without...
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    Dilema with Volvo Penta 3.0

    After having issues with the carb for a couple of seasons (issues with the high speed jets etc.) I finally had the carb rebuilt last year. Now the boat runs great, but I get a lot of black residue on the transom which suggests to me it might be running a bit rich. The manual says not to adjust...
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    1999 Volvo Penta 3.0l developed misfire

    Hi all, Ah - the joys of boat ownership continue. First, i have a 1999 Volvo Penta 3.0l GS-PEFS engine. Had some overheating issues last year but all of those are now resolved and she's been running pretty well so far this year. I know that the carb needs a rebuild as i don't think the high...
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    Need some advice for water starting single ski

    Hi all, I've read through a bunch of the other posts on this subject, watched a few tutorials online (which all make it look amazingly easy, btw) but am still in need of a few tips from the experts out there. I've just learned to ski this summer and think i'm doing pretty well. I have no...
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    Weird shin pain after skiing

    Hi all, My brother and i were out skiing this weekend and both experienced the same thing with our shin's. First, we were skiing in slight chop (waves maybe 6-8inches). The waves aren't much, but certainly not glassy calm, especially with so much traffic on the lake. Anyway, after skiing we...
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    Need help with part name

    Hi Gang, I feel like an idiot posting this, but am trying to find a part for my transom ladder online but haven't come up with anything even close. The part is a simple nylon u-shaped thingy that holds the ladder up while under way. I've goodled everything i can think of but with no luck at...
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    Problem with Volvo Penta 3.0l not returning to idle

    Hi, I've got a 2000 Volvo penta 3.0l GS-PEFS engine. I'm not sure if this is a carb issue, an adjustment issue or a linkage issue. The engine runs well but once it is warmed up, it will not return to it's proper in-gear idle at 800 rpm. It tends to sit around 1000-1100 instead. If i lift...
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    What is the best pattern to drive when pulling a skiier?

    Hi all, We've been out skiing a few times this year, and have been having pretty good success for complete newbies. Last time out we were both able to get up first time, 3 tries in a row. I am getting more comfortable manouvering outside of the wake and then back in though my wife is still...
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    Ski rope length and handle shape questions

    Hi all, Was finally out skiing a couple of weeks back and had a ball! We're both complete beginners and have each only skied a handful of times. However, my wife commented that she felt the hand-me-down rope that we got from my brother was a bit short. After checking it out more thoroughly...
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    Engine mount repair question

    Hi all, I'm still working on a variety of small issues on my 2001 Glastron 175Sx. The current challenge is what to do about replacing/repairing one of the lag bolts that holds the starboard side engine mount in place. One of the engine mount bolts is completely rusted out and just lifts...
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    Complete newbie questions on ski's

    Hi all, As the boating season is quickly approaching, my wife and I are excited about learning to ski. But i have several questions about what is the best gear for us. Our hope is that we'll be able to do some basic slalom by the end of the summer. Question 1: I'm about 5'10 and 180lb and my...
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    Where is a good spot to locate an amplifier?

    Hello All, Among the other winter projects going on with my Glastron 175, i have an old 4 channel Alpine amplifier that i was thinking of installing in her. Mostly because even and slow(ish) cruising speeds around 25mph i have to have the radio cranked just to hear it. Anyway - my question...
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    Need Help getting stern drive apart

    Hi, I've got a Volvo Penta 3.0 l connected to an SX-M outdrive that was run in salt water before i bought it, and I'm having trouble getting the stern drive apart. So as part of winterizing, i was following the shop manual instructions to remove the stern drive to inspect everything...
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    Volvo Pentat 3.0l Plumbing configuration question

    Hi all, Okay - i've been trying to chase down a cooling issue for a while now and was recently putting things back together when i realized that i'm puzzled by the configuration of the plumbing on my boat. I've got a Volvo Penta 3.0L GS PEFS engine (1999). According to the schematic (attached...
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    Torque specs for Volve Penta 3.0L GS needed

    Hi, Would anyone know the torgue specs and order to re-install a manifold, carb and riser on a 3.0L Volvo Penta GS (1999 Model year)?? Thanks, Steve
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