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    Possible to switch to smaller carb on Volvo 570A?

    I was wondering if anyone had some insight on ways to reduce fuel consumption on my volvo penta 570A/w duoprop. As far as I can tell, Im burning 8-10 gallons an hour @ 3000-3200 rpm. I think there is like a holley 650 cfm carb on there? Stiffer springs on the secondaries? A new intake...
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    Volvo Penta Trim Pump Solutions

    Posted about problems with my drive bleeding down and an economical solution on replacing the pump/motor. I used a complete pump from API marine for $250 (VB112N-2). This worked for me and just wanted to share. Saw a couple other posts from folks that had similar problems.
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    Volvo Penta trim pump

    My trim pump is letting the drive bleed down. (1990 570A & DP-A1) I'm assuming the check valves are not sealing? The manual says its not servicable. Is this true? I hope there is someone who works on these things because I really don't want to pay $500 for a new pump. Any ideas or past...
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    Volvo Penta DP-A1 outdrive question

    So, this boat is new to me and I have never ran it in the driveway before. I have a 1990 570A coupled to a DP-A1 outdrive. I just had the outdrive off and changed the bellows, greased u joints, painted, etc. So I ran this thing today on the hose and was suprised to see almost all of the...
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    What is easiest way to change volvo penta shift cable??

    Hello, Ive got a 1990 570A coupled with a DP-A1 Outdrive. Ive got the outdrive off and am replacing bellows, shift cable needs replacement too. I worked some on getting it through the stern and was having a hard time. Can you pull it through? Or do you need to unbolt the water intake...
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    Outdrive slowly comes down under power

    Ive got a Volvo penta 570A, year 1991. Its attached to a duo prop outdrive. My problem is the drive goes down under power. I take off at cruise speed set at -4. A minute or two goes by, I look down, its -5. Another two minutes, and its -6. You get the idea. I have to contantly watch it...
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