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    5.0gi TBI to Carb

    Guys, after much headache and suffering with my TBI (a lot of money invested) still having issues. I have decided to go the route of Carb. What is needed to do a proper conversion using my current wiring harness. My current set up is a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0GI PEFS TBI with serial # 4012007012, I...
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    5.0gi Pefs engine wiring sorta question

    My 5.0gi pefs had to come out of the boat due to crankshaft issue. I picked the boat up and noticed the wiring plug from dash to engine that had 2 pins un accounted for. I wounted the wires and there are 8 wires. I am not sure if its ment to be this way (unused pins) or if the mechanic broke 2...
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    5.0gipefs fuel pressure regulator

    Guys im trying to find the psi that a regulator operates in VP 5.0gi PEFS. i am trying to find the gm or aftermarket equivalent but want to make sure i get the right pressure. Factory is locked in so no messing with it. I am hunting down deceleration issues. Thanks
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    5.0gi PEFS stalls and deceleration

    Guys maybe someone can point in the right direction. The issue i am having is stalling and deseleration on a new 5.7 that replaced my old 5.0gi. Evrything else is the same cept the engine. The engine has new evrything, if you name it is new. Engine shakes at idle to the point of moving the...
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    5.7 harmonic balancer

    Folks can someone advise me regarding an engine swap i did from 5.0gi PEFS to a 5.7. Everything is the same exept the engine. The issue i am having is that the new 5.7 has a lot of vibration. To the point of tossing the serpentine belt off the crank pulley. The balancer is new 8 inch because the...
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    Raw water pump pulley

    Hi folks, does anyone know the part number for the RW pump pulley. The pump is jumping a lot and also prior to me buying the boat sand had gotten past the seal and into the bearing and also the pulley is warped and shaft is bent. The housing is in good conditions. I cannot seem to find just the...
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    2000 FW 238 Vista VDO

    I am looking to replace my POS Vdo gages for individual ones. Has anyone with vdo gages completed such a project that can guide me. I have read that FW used to make a panel to substitute the horrible vdo gauges. Looking to get your thoughts. Thx
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    Unknown sensor 5.0gi Pefs

    Can someone tell me which sensor is this with the black and white wires. I looked at the parts diagram in the VP website and it is not shown. Sensor is located on intake manifold behind the TBI. currently on the manifold i have 2 sensors. One is next to the thermostat (that one is the single...
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    New 5.7 overheating

    Folks i installed a new VP 5.7 in place of a 5.0gi. These items are new on the engine Impeller Circulation pump Distributor Ignition coil Plugs and wires 160° Thermostat, oring, gasket and housing Crankshaft pulley Power steering pump Starter Fuel pump Risers MAP Sensor Bellows & gimbal Today...
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    Sx-m trim cylinder loose

    Guys i was wondering i bought 2 used trim cylinders from a local seller. The issue that i noticed when installing the new (to me) cylinder is that they are loose at the gimbal pin. Compared to my old ones that fit snug. I noticed that the brass or copper (unaware of material type) is less on one...
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    Shocking experience

    Guys i am not an electrician by any means so i ask this forum for guidance as to how and why i feel an electric current when i touch the gimbal housing or any of its components. Long story short i installed a new engine and was installing the trim cylinders and outdrive when i leaned on the bell...
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    Volvo Penta DP-SM water pickup fitting

    Folk this might be a silly question but the devil is in the details. I took off my dp-sm drive off for engine removal. Now after engine repair has finished i went to install and noticed the water inlet hose harb with a single o ring. The kit that i bought to replace bellows brings 2 o-rings...
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    The hoses from HELL

    Hey guys maybe someone can shed light on the demonic hoses that go from the trim pump to the transom. This is a TSK SX-M unit. The old hoses had cracked the metal crimp sleeve and i decided to replace them. I managed to get the old ones off by cutting the steel tube with a fence cutter tool...
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    5.0gi PEFS Throttle body torque specs

    Does anyone know the torque spec on 5.0gi throttle body to spacer and spacer to intake manifold. I am having a hell of a time finding the right specs. I dont want to crush gaskets on the tbi to spacer and spacer to intake.
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    5.7gi reman shutting off on test stand

    Reman 5.7gi started on a stand will idle but once rpms are up it will hesitate, bucking and even want to shut off or it will shut off. It will sometimes also backfire. Several parts are new before starting due to deteriorated such as starter, distributor, oil sender, circ pump, knock sensor...
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    Rebuilt 5.7 vortec wil not turn over

    Rebuily 350 will turn by hand with plugs no issue. Plugs removed starter will turn. ..the issue is with plugs removed starter won't turn over. Compression is good above 180 on all cyls. To be honest i have no clue as what is happening.
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    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    Hey guys, i am attempting to start a new 5.7 vortec TBI on stand, bypassing pin 5,6, and 7. It turns over and fuel pump starts to prime but no happy boom. I did watch a vid on you tube on the starting procedure but its the same one i am doing and nothing. I heard something about a cut off switch...
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    Trim pump hoses

    Would anyone have the part number for both trim lines coming out of the trim prump to the manifold at the transom? I looked at the volvo website and there is no diagram for those items. Engine is a 5.0gi and outdrive is a DP-SM.
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    Broken belt tensioner

    Anyone has by chance a cross refence to a volvo penta 5.7gi belt tensioner used in the auto world. Belt tensioner square adjuster broke and i dont want to dish out 130 for a nes one if i can get it at the auto parts. The part for my engine is 3860079
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    5.7 vortec oil pan gasket

    Folks i know this question might sound crazy but i need to put my mind at ease. I installed a new oil pan gasket on a reman engine that i am slowly building. I put ultra black rtv on the corner and over both the timing cover and the real main seal then torqued to spec. The question is... does...
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