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    5.7 ltr Volvo Penta overheating issue

    Well, another overheating thread. 1988 Aq 260, 275 outdrive. I had the boat on vacation and used it a few days with no problems. Day four it started getting hot at higher RPM but would drop down to normal (160 deg thermostat) very quickly at idle. When I got home I began backflushing...
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    VP Manifold riser heat question

    I was flushing the rocks and sand out of my engine, 5.7 ltr VP. after flushing I ran it on the muffs for a bit to run some water through the system. after I shut it off, only ran a minute or so, I felt the risers and found the top of one riser was warmer than the other. Both manifolds felt...
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    Swap 4.3 OMC out for a 5.7 VP

    I've found a 1990 Chriscraft 198 cuddyfor sale. It was allowed to freeze up and cracked the 4.3 omc motor and owner pulled outdrive. Would the volvo penta 5.7ltr aq260 with 275 outdrive in my current boat (1988 vintage) bolt into this boat. would i have control and electrical problems...
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    5.7 ltr Volvo penta making odd noise

    '88 AQ260 with power steering, 275 vp outdrive I put this summers project back in the water for a test. I Overheated this boat a few weeks ago and have since had the heads rebuilt and put back together in the driveway. It seemed to run great with the muffs so I was optimistic. We took off...
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    ideal tongue weight?

    I've got a 20' bowrider that I pull with my half ton truck. I need to make a winch adjustment and thought I'd adjust for the tongue weight as well. It's heavy now, I'm guessing over 100 lbs. What should it be? Thanks.
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    Raw water pump on volvo penta 5.7

    I've been fixing up a 1987 VP AQ260 with a 275 outdrive. I noticed the Impeller housing wobbling while running. Apon closer inspection the whole pump (pulleys and housing) is wobbling. I presume the thing is not mounted correctly or perhaps damaged. It seems to pump okay still, I replaced...
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    Engine Id volvo penta

    Can anyone help? I'm trying to identify the motor in my boat. Its an '87 with a gm 5.7ltr with a 275 vp outdrive with power steering. I've been trying to order parts but having trouble not being sure what I have. The Tag by the transum has PN 867900 8617 Serial# 724881 The tag on the top of...
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    Volvo Penta questions

    Just bought a boat with a 5.7 chev and 275 outdrive. Maybe someone could answer some questions for me. The Motor is not stock and could very well be out of an old pickup for all I know. Is there a way to tell the difference between marine and auto? Last week it overheated badly and warped...
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    Overheating troubles with 5.7 Volvo combo

    One valve job later I've got a boat that seems to get hot. water doesn't seem to be getting through the exhaust manifold. I've been running w/o a thermostat so the gauge has cold water on it always but motor and the manifold get very hot. Should water come out of exaust flapper (275 outdrive)...
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