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    Volvo Penta Sea Water Pump

    Guys, My sea water pump is throwing the leak line around the inside of the bilge. Are the rebuild kits worth the trouble or should I get a rebuilt unit or just go for new?
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    How to lube steering cable?

    Guys, I have power steering and have never greased my steering cables. Can someone tell me how to approach this. I crawled under my dash yesterday and noticed a rubber cap on the end of the "box" that the steering wheel goes into but how one lubricates this is a mystery for me.
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    2000 Larson 20 foot need to replace console

    My 2000 Larson's console that is down by your feet where the radio remote control is mounted has cracked over the years and I'd like to replace this. Does anyone have any idea what this material is and where one could source it? I'm just referring to the very thin laminate piece that screws...
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    How to determine which replacement block plugs my engine has?

    Guys, I've searched high and low and can't find out exactly which engine block drain plugins my Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS has. According to the engine block view at Volvo Pentas site my plugs should be an Allen wrench style but that's not what is in the block. It's a brass plug and I'd like to replace...
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    Drain plugs striping out

    Guys, I de-winterized my Volvo Penta 5.0 GL PEFS and the block drain plugs hardly screw in any longer and they are nearly stripped. What can I do to get these plugs to go into the block at least a "round or two". One of them today is probably not one turn into the block and I'm afraid to...
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    Need to replace my Volvo Penta Volvo OEM Aluminum Propeller (3850302)

    Ok, I need to replace my Volvo Penta Volvo OEM Aluminum Propeller (3850302) and I'm wondering what brand is one of the better replacement props. The specs are: Part(s): #3850302-5 Manufacturer: Volvo Penta Brand:Volvo OEM Material: Aluminum Diameter: 14 - 1/4 Pitch: 21 Blades: 3 Rotation...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 - Larson Boat Leak

    Well I've had a leak in my boat for the last two years and I finally had the bellows replaced as well as other needed maintenance. Got the boat back - sill leaks. I've ignored it cause I couldn't find the leak anywhere on the engine. I even got in the motor compartment and road for about 15...
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    Correct Impeller for 5.0 GL PEFS

    Guys, Last year I replaced my impeller with part # 3862567 (21213660). This issue with this part was that the round gasket that came with this part was too small in thickness. The result was I had a leak all last season. Is this the correct part number for my engine? Thanks for any...
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    Boat exhaust smells very gassy - kinda like me :)

    Guys, When I'm reversing my boat I smell the exhaust and it smells very gassy. The boat runs very well but from time to time if I stop on the lake and do not let it ldle for a few secs it's hard to start and appears to be flooded. Any ideas on what causes an engine smell like this? Is it...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL 5.0 GL PEFS 4012014293 Impeller bracket rubber turned to goo

    Guys, Finally got the time this weekend to de-winterize my boat and enjoy it. When I when to replace my impeller the "triangle" shaped piece of rubber that holds the impeller enclosure in place was a big large glob of goo. This was the messiest crap I've ever had to deal with. Took me two...
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    Online service manual for Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS

    I'm sure this is covered in the service manual but I do not have one. How often should one change out the engine thermostat?
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    Question on rubber nub on the bracket that holds the Impeller housing

    Guys, I changed our my Impeller this weekend and it was uneventful other than the fact that the runner nub on the metal bracket that holds the Impeller housing in place is deterioratingg and has turned in to gooeyy mess. Can this nub be replaced and if so where does one get this part? Thanks...
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    Wow is finding an impeller a pain

    Guys, I need a new impeller for my Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS. I have found at least 4 or 5 part numbers. Anyone know what this part number is for sure and a good place to purchase?
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    Want to replace 14 1/4x21 pitch AL with SS

    Guys, I looked on my prop and the only info on it was a part number - 3850302 I've looked around the web and it appears that this is a 14 1/4x21 pitch prop. If I wanted to go to a stainless steel prop would I look for the same dimensions? Also where's a good place on line to buy SS props? TIA
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    Changing oil this week end for the first time (myself)

    I downloaded the operators/owners manual for my Volvo 5.0 GL and it's confusing as to which oil to run in this motor. Am I reading the material correctly and should I be running a straight 30 weight oil? I'm a Valvoline fan so will this oil be OK? Also if a fram oil filter OK or should I stick...
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    Another newbie question on props

    Would any of you guys be able to tell me what prop I have on my boat? It's in my signature and it's the original prop. I want to get a SS prop but I'm an hour and a half away from my boat and was hoping some of you guys would know what came standard on this boat. TIA
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    Do I have a 5.0 GL-A, GL-B, GL-C, etc?

    Guys, When looking for parts several sites ask if I have a 5.0 GL-A, GL-B, GL-C, etc. All I could find on the engine is what I have posted in my sig. Any incite would be appreciated.
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    Sierra parts good?

    Are the Sierra parts good replacement parts for Volvo parts? I'm seeing these parts all over the place and they are much easier to find than Volvo parts. I'm looking for a distributor cap and rotor and these are much more affordable.
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    Yearly maintenance for my motor out drive

    Last question for the day I promise. Is there a good place to find the list of yearly maintenance for my motor and out drive?
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    Hard to start after warming up

    Guys, Last year my boat would, once in a while, become hard to start after running for 30-40 minutes. It acts likes it is "flooding out". I have a habit of shutting the motor down as soon as i stop but I'm not sure this contributes to this or not. Any ideas on what to check. One other...
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