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    Can't Identify mystery hose

    Hi, I've got a Volvo Penta GS-PEFS 3.0l engine. There is a small water hose (maybe 1/4 in. I.D.) that comes off of a brass fitting on the manifold right near the carb. On my boat the hose just hangs into the bilge and has a bolt stuck into the other end. I know its a water hose as water came...
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    Newbie with Glastron SX 175 looking for info

    Hi all, I just picked up a used 2001 Glastron SX 175 with a volvo 3.0l. This is my first boat and i've made some dumb rookie mistakes that we'll have to chalk up as learning experiences. We didn't water test the boat,:facepalm: only ran it on the previous owners driveway and didn't realize...
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    Help with Trim gauge calibration

    Hi, I've got a Glastron 175 with a Volvo 3.0l and SX sterndrive. My trim gauge always reads in the full up position. The needle moves down a tiny bit (1/8th of an inch) when the ignition key is turned on, so i know it's getting power. Is there a way to calibrate the gauge? I have no idea...
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    Gauge cluster Wiring Diagram for Glastron 175 w Volvo penta

    Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone would know what colour wires are supposed to go to both the volt meter and trim gauge in a 2001 Glastron Sx175? My voltmeter doesn't seem to work but there is an orange wire behind the dash thats been cut and doesn't seem to go anywhere. Also, my trim gauge...
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    Water leak in Volvo SX Lower unit

    Hi All, I just did a pressure test on the intake section of my 1999 Volvo SX-M stern drive. I am getting water coming out of two small holes on both sides of the drive up near where it attaches to the upper unit (see photo). I'm pretty sure i shouldn't be getting water coming out here and...
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    Where to look for air entering cooling system

    Hi, I'm new to most of this but learning my way around the engine quickly. I'm chasing a cooling problem on a 2001 Glastron with a 3.0l Volvo penta GS with an SX stern drive. I know that i need to install a clear hose to check for bubbles coming out of the impeller, but where does the hose...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 3.0 Overheating problems

    Hi All, I just purchased my first boat, a 2001 Glastron SX 175 and it appears i've made every mistake possible :facepalm:. The boat was used in salt water for the first 8 years, but has been brought up to Canada and run in fresh water ever since. The previous owner put about 30 hours on in...
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