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    Volvo outdrive problem

    I have a 1992 Volvo with an SP outdrive, 230 engine. The engine runs great, however there seems to be a rattling coming from the top of the drive. I replaced the bearing and seals on the short shaft that sits in the bellhousing, and the U joints were smooth so I do not think that they are the...
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    Bleeding air from trim system

    I have a Volvo SP drive with twin cylinder trim system and would like to know how to bleed the air from the system. Thanx and have a great day, Rob.
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    Volvo AQ131 Question

    Hello, I just fired up my engine for the first time on my project boat. I did notice that my tach was not working. I am not sure if the tach is the problem or something else. Does anyone have any ideas on how to troubleshoot this? I have made some changes to the engine, replaced the three...
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    Volvo exhaust bellows

    Hello there, I am in the process of re-installing my outdrive. The hinge pins are in as well as the drive bellows and the raw water hose. Cannot get the exhaust bellows on. The bellow is already installed onto the transom shield, but I cannot get it onto the outdrive. Am I missing...
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    Fuel filter/water seperator question

    Hello, I will be installing a fuel filter/water seperator onto my Volvo 4 cylinder with a mechanical fuel pump. Does it matter whether it is installed before or after the fuel pump? I was planning on installing it before the pump, that way I do not have to cut the steel fuel line between the...
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    U joints question

    Hello, I have a Volvo with an SP drive. I have the leg off, and before re-installing it, I wanted to grease the U joints. They do not have a grease nipple and the only way to grease them is to remove and disassemble. How do I remove that shaft which contains the U joints from the leg inorder...
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    Trim Relay

    Hello there, I have to replace the trim relays on my Volvo. They are 40 amp relays. Is any 40 amp relay with the same terminals and internal wiring safe to use, or do these relays have some special explosion proof characteristics to work with an inboard? Could buy one from the jobber for...
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    Delco alternator swap on Volvo

    Hello, My Volvo originally had a Paris Rhone alternator that was shot. I was able to buy a Delco (marine of course) alternator for less than half of what a Paris Rhone would cost. The Paris Rhone requires excitation for the coils while the Delco is self exciting. My question is does the...
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    What to put on floor?

    Hello, I am debating what to put onto my floor. I decided against vinyl and carpet for the obvious reasons. What I was thinking about was either gelcoat or Interdek, which is a textured coating by Interlux. I want the coating to be non-slip and will be either rolling or brushing it. Thanx...
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    Lining up a AQ131 with SP outdrive

    Hello, I have just replaced my transom, stringers, including engine mounts and floor. Plan on installing the engine soon. Anyone have any tips on how to align the engine and outdrive? I know I will need to adjust the engine height because of the new mounts. Also I heard that the leg takes...
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    Bulkhead Question

    Hello there, My boat is a 18' bowrider. I just glassed in the middle bulkhead. Am is setting up a hardpoint where the bulkhead ends, at the edge, on the hull? The white stuff is balloon putty and it has already been glassed in. It is like the original, but I do not have much faith in it...
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    Difference between deep cycle and starting batteries?

    Hello, I just bought a new battery for my boat, to start the engine not for trolling. The battery that I bought is a deep cycle. While at the store today, I noticed that some batteries were deep cycle/starting, starting or deep cycle. Is there a difference between a deep cycle or marine...
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    Flooring question

    Hello there, I am starting to install the new floor into my 18' bowrider. My question is the gap between the hull and floor edge, should this gap be filled with a resin putty, or just tab it in. If using putty, should it be a mix with resin, cabosil and fibres, or a mixture of resin and...
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    Is this enough glass?

    Hello there, I just installed new stringers on my 18' bowrider. They are 2 pieces of 5/8'' laminated plywood. They are bedded in a mixture of cabosil, chopped strand and resin. They are tabbed in with 3 layers of 18 oz matt, wrapping the whole stringer, and around the engine, I added a WR...
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    Plywood floor joining sheets together

    Hello there, I will be installing a new floor in my bowrider and was wondering what is the best way to join the sheets together. My first intention was to use 1/2'' tongue and groove plywood, but nobody sells the stuff so I will just use 1/2'' exterior grade, select douglas fir. What about...
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    Fiberglass question

    I did some glass work on my stringers about 10 days ago with laminating resin (non-waxed). I want to finish the install by adding some matt and woven roving. At this point, how critical is the sanding? I realize with laminating resin you can just continue with additional layers, but this was...
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    Stringer / transom question

    Hello, I have a few questions regarding my present project which is a 18' bowrider. I am using ISO polyester resin for this project. I have installed the stringers, and have a few questions regarding the next steps: Between the end of the stringer and the transom, there is a 1/4' gap, should...
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    Putty

    Hello, The rain finally stopped and tomorrow I will be installing the stringers using a putty made from cabosil and chopped strand. It is around 55 degrees F, at what % should I kick the poly resin at? I was thinking at about 1.5%. Thanx and have a great day Rob.
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    Project out of control

    I am currently working on a 1992 Excel Bowrider that I bought for a winter project. I am in the process of replacing the stringers and floor. I knew the transom needed some attention, but I did not think that I could pick the wood out with a screwdriver. Anyways it is rotten, at least the...
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