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    Cleaning Flame arrestor

    Guys, What/how are you supposed to clean a flame arrestor?
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    9 years is it time to change the fuel filter :)

    Guys, My boat is 9 years old and I have never changed the fuel filter believe it or not. It starts and runs like the day I bought it. I just de-winterized her yesterday and after 4 cranks she started right up. This filter looks just like an oil filter and while I know I need to change it...
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    Do I really have to pay that much for outdrive oil

    Guys, I want to change my outdrive oil in my Volvo Penta SX drive and the dealer I bought it from states I need to use the Volvo synthetic outdrive oil. This stuff is expensive so my question is - is this oil that much better than any other or can I use something a bit more affordable. Also...
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    Is the J41240 tool required to remove the water pump?

    Guys, I was reading the Volvo Engin Manual for the steps to replace the water pump and they recommend the use of this tool. J41240. Have any of you guys done this without the tool and was it easy enough?
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    Pull out drive for first time

    Guys, How hard is it to pull a Volvo Penta SX out drive? I'm semi mechanically inclined and would like to do the maintenance on my bearings myself if it's not all that difficult.
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    Replacing a Circulating Water Pump for Volvo 4.3GL

    Guys, Last year I noticed water being thrown from the circulating water pump on my 2000 Volvo Penta 4.3 GL (top water pump). I assume this means I need a new water pump. My question is - how hard is this. I do not own a VP manual as I've always paid to have this done. I want to do this...
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    Want a be mechanic

    Guys, I have a 2000 Volvo 5.0 GL engine and I need to do some maintenance. I need to start with changing the oil. Can someone suggest a web site that would tell me the engine oil filter part number as well as the suggested oil weight to use. Also I haven't had the out drive serviced in 3...
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