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  1. alldodge

    Seeking advice regarding Volvo Penta 5.7GXi-HF fuel pump whine

    The antisiphon valve should be connected to the fuel tank and if it's not there one should be installed. Pump may be getting weak and that may be why it was removed by another to help. Pumps always wine but when they get loud there could be an issue Have not read where the after market...
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    Top Secret File

    Welcome The guys have been working on this one and several have been fixed.
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    Maxwell Smart, "Missed it by that much"

    Just got done, I'm tired Tried the cut wheel and that just wasn't going to work, so installed 1/4 plywood as flashback and 64osby mentioned. Turns out moving the holes caused one hole to align right on the edge with the previous power cord 1 1/2 hole. Took the 1 3/4 plug and placed in a vice...
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    Coffee maker parts

    The maker listing said to use that much, I use 3 of the standard coffee scoop
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    Coffee maker parts

    And I thought I had a bad day
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    Maxwell Smart, "Missed it by that much"

    No don't see that working, that would make it off level. Could use 1/4 plywood but that will pitch the lower out farther then the top. If I was dead nuts on precise with the 1/2 holes for the bolts holding the top, it could move top forward. But most likely I'm thinking would need to re-drill...
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    Maxwell Smart, "Missed it by that much"

    Good thought, I have one that will fit in my skill saw but won't be able to use water where it is. Can use a shop vac and dry (have done that before) sure is dusty. Thanks for the thought
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    How best to close your small business?

    Unless there is a CA attorney in membership all info will be suspect. You said he is paying rent and if it's not a lease, leave
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    Maxwell Smart, "Missed it by that much"

    Installing new microwave and all went well unit the last inch. Top of microwave came in contact with upper cabinet edge. Go back to dimensions wide 30 x deep 15 x high 16.5 Old microwave was 16.25 high, dang all that work So remove the bracket and need to drop it 1/4 inch. The back splash is...
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    Looking for a different distributor than my crab cat dist.

    Look forward to hearing updates. This will be good info to pass along thru time with others that get fed up with crap caps :censored:, woops I meant crab ;)
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    Volvo Penta Tool Kits for Drives

    Biggest issue with VP parts is the cost of them, Merc is high but VP is higher
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    2012 Lowe Fish Ski - windshield missing piece

    Welcome If it was just a round with a hole thru, could make one out of PVC pipe or other plastic tubing. Might even find a plastic rod and drill hole thru
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    Looking for a different distributor than my crab cat dist.

    Don't forget. If dizzy is changed will more then likely need new wires
  14. alldodge

    Bravo 3 Engine Alignment

    ^^^Agree never pound, bar should slide in fully with 2 fingers Must figure a may to get at the mounts
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    Coffee maker parts

    The new maker makes better coffee, my guess is it's hotter, older just wasn't that hot But, the new pot says to uses 15 scoops to make 12 cups, dang, who the hell uses that much to make 12 cups. Either way it does fine
  16. alldodge

    Looking for a different distributor than my crab cat dist.

    No helicoil needed, just tap the existing hole for next size screw. Then remove existing screw from cap and use larger screw. Does sound like BT has it down so should be no issue with just replacing the dizzy
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    2000 Mercruiser 5.0 Thunderbolt 5 Ignition idle issue.

    In neutral, the in gear idle are for 4 cyl
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    2000 Mercruiser 5.0 Thunderbolt 5 Ignition idle issue.

    Yes, adjust for more choke The internal spring gets stretched out a bit over time and needs a bit more. If the wire gets tight so it won't rotate enough, remove and adjust. If wire can not be reconnected then add more length
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