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  1. 1994almeida

    Seat. Fixing hardware

    In the seat of the 2007 Cobalt 232, the fixing hardware for the two cushions is fixed by rivets. I cannot move the top pad, even after using wd 40. This is normal? Instead of rivets, fixing should not be done by screws? Thank you so much
  2. 1994almeida

    Trim tilt & Trim question

    I have Volvo Penta 5.0 GI from 1999. The trim pum worked well yesterday when I trimmed it to run. After, when I tried to trim back up or down nothing happened. I had no clicking of relays and no trim motor at all. The 15 Amp fuse is ok and the relays doesn’t have corrosion. The boat is at the...
  3. 1994almeida

    Voltage drop

    On Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi from 1999, with the engine off, the battery terminals read 12.8 V, and the voltage at console instruments is 11.8 V. With the engine on, the battery terminals read 14.1 and the voltage at console instruments is 12.8. Is that normal or something is wrong? Thank you
  4. 1994almeida

    Flapper Exhaust Valve

    Hey guys, During the instalation of Exhaust Manifold and Risers on Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi 1999 I found the Flapper Exhaust Valve in this position. Is there any testing or maintenance to know if the valve is operational? Thank You
  5. 1994almeida

    Exhaust Manifold and Risers 5.0 Gi 1999

    I plan to replace Exhaust Manifold and Risers on Volvo Penta 5.0 Gi 1999. The replacement of the Mounting Bolts is very important, recommended, or is not necessary? What about the Barr Marine Manifolds, half price relatively the OEM (Volvo Penta Manifolds 2000 US $) ?. Thanks, Almeida
  6. 1994almeida

    5.0 GI - Removal of water pump sealing ring p/n 827247

    Engine 5.0 GI year 1999. During the sea water pump impeller removal, I plan to replace also the water pump sealing ring (827247) the item 5. What is the procedure to remove the sealing ring? Is necessary to remove the item 1 Thanks
  7. 1994almeida

    5.0 GI - exhaust manifold crack

    Due to excessive torque on the exhaust manifold drain, appears one crack on the manifold. There is only a small leak that disappears when the engine is hot (working with flushing, not in water). With seal on the drain I think the leak will stop. My concern is with the boat in water, more rpm...
  8. 1994almeida

    5.0 GI PWTR - SX-M Drive oil color

    Hi After drain the Synthetic Gearcase Lubricant (SX-M Drive) the oil color appears yellow / milk (Fig 1). I removed the Drive, that?s slide away easily, and found a small amount of water in the U-Joint Bellow. One week later the oil changes the color and appears a white residue. What?s this...
  9. 1994almeida

    Idle Air Control Valve problem

    I have the boat, now on trailer, with 1999 Volvo Penta 5,0 Gi (TBI), with SX drive. When I reduce the power quickly (from 1500 to 650 rpm) the Idle Air Control Valve is not quick enough to maintain the rpm, they drop under 650 rpm, and the engine dies. If I drop the power slowly, the engine runs...
  10. 1994almeida

    5.0 GI PWTR recommended RPM

    Hi On my Volvo 5.0 GI PWTR TBI engine when I reduce the engine power, the engine not return to the recommended RPM +/- 650 . Moving the Throttle lever to full close position the throttle doesn?t close totally, so the RPM doesn?t drop to 650 RPM. I think the problem is the coil force that is not...
  11. 1994almeida

    SX-M Installation

    I removed the stern drive unit SX-M, in order to lubricate the U-joint and inspect Bellows. Now, during the installation, I have to tighten the 6 elastic mounting bolts nuts to 50 ft lbs, that securing the upper unit to the transom bracket. I have one torque wrench ? in drive cliper type...
  12. 1994almeida

    International Yachtpaint Interprotect epoxy primer

    Hi I plan to paint my Volvo Penta SX-M Outdrive. 1 Clean and degrease with acetone? Or withe spirit ? 2 Mechanically abrade using aluminum compatible paper. 3 Apply International Yachtpaint Interprotect epoxy primer. 4 Trilux International antifouling paint. According International...
  13. 1994almeida

    NGK Spark Plug

    Hi On my Volvo Penta 5.0 GI PWTR from 1999, I have installed NGK R BPR5EFS Spark Plug. Could you please inform if it is the correct Spark Plug for this engine ? What should be the gap, according Volvo Penta Spark Plug 3851857 Gap 0.045?, or according NGK? Thanks, Almeida
  14. 1994almeida

    Re-fill gear oil in the Volvo SX-M 1.60 drive

    Hi In order to re-fill gear oil in the Volvo SX-M 1.60 drive, I need an adaptor for the manual oil pump / SX Drive, but I can?t found on local market. Could you please identify this adapter, P/N, name ??, in order to check on e-bay? Or: It is possible to re fill the gear oil through the...
  15. 1994almeida

    Distributor Cap

    On my Volvo Penta 5.0 GI PWTR from 1999, I would like to know your if the Distributor Cap is OK?. I send 2 photos, before and after cleaning. There are too much burning, wear or corrosion?. The Distributor Cap Shaft also has corrosion and I use WD 40 to remove the corrosion. It is sufficient or...
  16. 1994almeida

    Drive unit SX-M lack of material ?

    Hi After remove the stern drive unit SX-M, from year 1999, in order to lubricate the U-joint and inspection of the Bellows I detect this lack of material. It is normal or is a real lack of material. If so what is the corrective action? Tanks Almeida
  17. 1994almeida

    Stern drive unit SX-M removal

    Hi I plan to remove the stern drive unit SX-M, from year 1999, in order to lubricate the U-joint and inspection of the Bellows. Is my first removal, by myself, so I have some doubts. 1. To remove the stern drive SX-M the unit should be in Forward or Neutral Gear? 2. In order to remove the...
  18. 1994almeida

    5.0 GI Engine water temperature sensor resistance

    Hi On my Volvo Penta 5.0 GI PWTR from 1999, the engine water temperature sensor resistance is, at 100? F ( 38? Celsius) 1400 ohms. According Seloc Volvo Penta Manual 1992-03, at 100? F, the resistance of the sensor should be 403 ? 493 ohms The temperature at the gauge is always low, at cruise...
  19. 1994almeida

    My ?no? winterizing is sufficient ?

    HI I live near Lisbon, Portugal where the temperature in winter it is never negative. So on my Volvo 5.0 GI PWTR, TBI, from 1999, my winterizing is: - Monthly run up the engine during 15 minutes at 1000 ? 1500 rpm. - I only remove the 2 drain plug from the exhaust manifold, in order to always...
  20. 1994almeida

    Spark plug ignition cable

    Hi On my 1999 Volvo Penta 5,0 GI, the spark plug ignition cable has 15 K Ohms kΩ resistance. The cable has 3,3 feet length. Is this a normal value? Thanks, Almeida
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