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    2001 5.7 GXI-A

    5.7GXi-A through F. Low. 8, +/- 4. (I use 10 nominal.) High. 29, +/- 2. (I use 30 nominal.)
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    Bow riders with best engine access?

    Have a Chaparral 307 SSX (now the 317). Twin I/O’s. Plenty of access to get along both sides, between the two, underneath and behind (most while standing full upright). Bought used four seasons ago, and wouldn’t do new given crazy price, big depreciation hit and now so-so build quality. Have...
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    1989 Sunbird SPL 150, standing water in ski storage compartment

    I don’t know. You’ll have to decide by how it looks in person, feels, etc. I’d sure try to get a close up (picture) of the area with the break to see if it’s something important like electrical, hydraulic, etc. Said differently, is it sheathed? Based on the picture that was posted, it looks like...
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Very good idea. The hull on mine is about 3.0-inches thick at the eye, perhaps a bit more. There’s a backing plate, but real thin gauge. I’ll look and see if I can fit thicker plate and increase length and width to spread the load so it’s not concentrated. My biggest worry is the emergency in...
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Morning. This is what’s meant by ratchet strap between the bow eye and cross member. Some heavy carpet and extra large wire ties are an easy and effective way to pad the cross member. That chain on my trailer will maybe hold a dishwasher in place. Regards.
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Making progress. I can’t tell what you mean by side rails in the second picture. But, please add a ratchet strap from the bow hook to the trailer cross member below. The bow stop/winch stand will not protect you and your passengers if an emergency stop launches the boat forward; it’ll tear right...
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    Safe to tow with bow not resting on front roller?

    Yes, there are safety issues for you, your family, those you’ll encounter along the way and the boat/trailer. Whether 1, 500 or 1,500 miles, please reverse the strap, get the bow up to the roller and add a ratchet strap between the hook and trailer frame. The 30 to 60 minutes this will take the...
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    1989 Sunbird SPL 150, standing water in ski storage compartment

    Not sure given the break, but the “stick looks like a lot like a fiberglass driveway marker used in the snowy north. Perhaps someone was trying to clear the drain, and it got lodged/stuck. No comment on floor or condition of fiberglass.
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    1953 Chris Craft - need title

    No title. Won’t call back. Fake name. Stolen?
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    Engine alarm won’t stop

    Please post serial number or complete model number so the motor can be identified correctly and help provided. For a 2015, the model number takes the form V8-___-___-___ or 5.0___-___-___ for example. If the alarm is constant as described, that’s low oil pressure. Suggest not cutting the wires...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXIC-P. Catalytic thermostat housing problem

    Pat, For reference, 40869138 is the Product No. and not the Serial No. Not sure what 80A172901 is. I believe I found the engine in question, and will post a PDF of the flow diagram tomorrow. In the meantime, I emailed the EGC Catalyst Manual. The flow diagram is on Page No. 35. Please keep in...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXIC-P. Catalytic thermostat housing problem

    Pat, Morning. There’s not enough information posted to say for sure, but it sounds like the alarm is exhaust temperature not engine temperature. If you hook up Diacom or TechMate you’ll see which sensor triggered. Alternatively, post the alarm. Solid tone, intermittent beep and frequency/timing...
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    Amazon trim cylinders?

    As someone in U.S. manufacturing (steel, bearings and now vinyl) for 32 years, well said. Amen.
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    Serpentine Belt Issue

    Great job.
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    Serpentine Belt Issue

    There is a mechanical manual that can be purchased, but I've not checked if current. Cable tie is perfect, and long arms helpful. FWIW. Be careful with that pump. (1) The jacket is easily damaged when removing the impellor if a screwdriver, wrench or lever is used. The body doesn't have enough...
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    Serpentine Belt Issue

    Thank you. -N is later. The belt routes to the left on that idler. Should the need arise, the idler part number is 22928779.
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    Serpentine Belt Issue

    In the V6-240 and 280 series, there was a change during the -J model and later. With what’s posted, cannot tell if your motor is earlier or later, but later is likely.
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    Serpentine Belt Issue

    Should be left of that idler if your engine has been identified correctly. Keep in mind, with Volvo Penta, it's best to use serial numbers for the engine and drive to confirm. There are too many "flavors", and serial numbers provide accuracy.
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    Mercury 5.0L TKS Carb. Question

    We have a 2009 Sea Ray 205 Sport w/ Mercury?s 5.0L TKS (Serial No. IA606447). The motor has about 125 hours as of today, 9-3-2012. All in all, this has been a pretty good boat and motor combination. However, have been researching the carb. for about 8 weeks now following yet another carb...
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