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    Turn the boat, kill the engine.

    There may be some water sloshing around in the carburetor float bowl. All it takes is a few drops. As far as electrical the wiring harness and steering could be somehow in contact. Also should check the ignition switch to make sure non of the wires are loose.
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    Volvo B20 water in oil

    Other than the engine or the head there are other places that put water in the oil. The engine oil cooler is one of them. As previously mentioned the water pump is also a possibility.. You need to get all the rubber sealing grommets that seal the pipes along with a gasket set. The block may...
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    Removing trim senders screws

    If the screws have to finally be broken off the best easiest way is to drill new holes clocked about 1/4” from the broken screws. You will need a #21 or a 5/32” drill bit then with a 10/32 tap thread new holes. There is no way you will be able to drill out the old screws without making bigger...
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    1972 Mercruiser 888 Fueling Questions

    If your Holley carburetor will not idle smooth with idle mixture screws 1.5 turns from lightly seated then you need to get the correct marine rebuild kit. The idle stop screw should be 1-1.5 turns to be in the sweet spot. Hopefully the suction tube in the tank is not cracked or perforated from age.
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    Rudder posts weeping water. Is it a big deal to fix or adjust?

    Try to post a picture of the rudder assembly. Some have adjustable packing gland. Also sometimes the leak is where the mounting flange is sealed to the inside of the hull. That can be caused from running aground or striking a submerged object.
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    Knocking sound - what is it? [video]

    One way to find an exhaust leak is to squirt some automatic transmission oil into the carburetor. If there is a leak you will see the smoke.
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    4.3 Mercruiser submerged - Perplexing problem

    As Scott06 said the wire harness “cooked” internally from being submerged with the battery being connected. You most probably need new battery cables. Also the feed wires to the trim pump could be damaged. Also the drive needs to come off and the gimbal bearing , universal joints and input...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI-E - Won't roll over

    Checking the edges with a flat edge may show if there is distortion. I cannot remember ever having a leak in that area. I used to put 15 lbs of pressure to check them. Maybe MUC has seen leaks in that area.
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    I salvaged this 100’ jet drive houseboat and I need help!

    With the model numbers you should get a service & parts books from Volvo in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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    My boat run slowly. 120HP,2.5L,1989

    If the rotor shaft bushing in the distributor is worn out that will cause the timing and dwell to continually go out of range. That could be what caused the spark plug damage. Also if the pins that hold the fly weights under the breaker plate are allowing the timing to over advance.
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    Inspection hatch

    Those pumps are made in Finland and are a genuine Volvo power package.’ If you google the model # it shows a picture of the pump and drive along with a description of the engine and transmission.
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    My boat run slowly. 120HP,2.5L,1989

    How much slop does the rotor shaft in the distributor have?
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    Inspection hatch

    I googled the engine model # and from what I saw it looks like the rear of the pumps un bolt for service. It looks like the steering and reverse controls have to be disconnected. With Volvo’s reputation for ease of maintenance it should be no problem to clean out he barnacles even with the...
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    1969 Mercruiser 120 shift interrupt issues

    Post a picture of the throttle/shift unit.
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    1969 Mercruiser 120 shift interrupt issues

    If my memory is correct a bolt was threaded in the hole hole to keep the switch from engaging during the shift cable adjustment then was to be removed. So if the switch is stopping the engine then the drive needs to be removed and the cable replaced.
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    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    Hopefully your engine has a roller cam which will rule out a worn cam lobe. With the rocker arms off #2 you can put compressed air into the cylinder. Most likely the exhaust valve face is rusted. You may just have to pull that head for a valve resurface.
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    I salvaged this 100’ jet drive houseboat and I need help!

    There should be an inspection cover on top of the pumps for the removal of whatever gets drawn into the impeller. Is there a nameplate on the jet pumps?
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    Ford 460 starter

    2 sources, Hardin Marine and Arco will have what you need. The main thing is to convert to a PMGR version which uses less amperage but provides more torque. The main thing that kills jet drive starters is bilge water because the engine is mounted low in the boat and the flywheel spins it into...
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    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    The oil pump drive rod on 351s is larger than the 302. It just might be a loose rocker arm with a pulled stud on #2 cylinder. No need to to remove the intake to inspect for a bent pushrod, you just need to remove the valve cover to replace them. If your engine has a flat tappet cam it could...
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    1996 Four Winns Sundowner with 5.0 Cobra engine and drive

    2XS with SD on a complete manifold set. I still think a rocker arm stud has pulled up due to a stuck valve. I have in the past freed up stuck valves without taking off the head. I have used a brass drift and hammer to drive the valve down against the spring then tried prying up which worked...
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