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    Why is my carb oxidizing????

    Do you have enough vents in the shrink wrap? Adding a desiccant or two can really help with moisture over winter lay up
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    2002 Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b engine overheating

    Looks perfect and performs properly are two different things. Even though the impeller looks okay it does not mean it works okay. Often times the impeller has a set that causes it to not pump enough water to cool properly, this is especially true of aftermarket impellers. Is the drip from the...
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    Shift interrupter operation and adjustment after restoration

    I find it odd that you've spent nearly $17k on this restoration yet you refuse to spend $500 for the proper, safe ignition component. This decision could cost you much more than that. Did you follow the merc troubleshooting guide for the thunderbolt ignition system? While the module can fail I...
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    2002 Volvo Penta 5.7gi-b engine overheating

    Not likely, most likely the sea water pump impeller has failed and needs replaced
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    Shift interrupter operation and adjustment after restoration

    You can test the operation of the interrupt switch with the boat still on the trailer backed into the ramp. There must be a load on the prop for the switch system to operate properly. You will never simulate the correct load with the boat out of the water. Check the stickies at the top of the...
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    Temperature gauge issues? Can't get a temp reading?

    This "backyard" repair would not only eventually fail, it would look terrible and let everyone who sees it know that OP does not care about or respect the intended design and operation of the system. So many times I come across items that are improperly repaired that it begins to make things...
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    Temperature gauge issues? Can't get a temp reading?

    Your issue could well be a grounding problem. One thing you can try is to clean all the red sealant off the threads and install the sender. Mark the threads where they stop flush with the housing. Remove the sender and apply sealant on half the threads closer to the exterior (stud end) of the...
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    Help with vibration from 1400-3500 RPM

    You can add shims under the mounts as needed but this could be an indication of stringer rot. Wood is an okay material but it will crush/sag over time. Better to use aluminum bar stock or a dense plastic material that will hold up better over time
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    Volvo Penta oil pressure sensor

    Some engines have two oil pressure senders. One for the gauge (sender), and one for the warning system (switch). The sender for the gauge is normally shaped like a bell, roughly 2" diameter by 2" tall with a small stud on top for a ring terminal at the end of a light blue wire. This is for the...
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    Riser hose water flow pinched

    Seems like you're over thinking it. Picture doesn't even show a pinch/kink?
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    Mercruiser 3.0 No Spark issues

    Don't hear the pinging in your video, but videos can sometimes not do justice. Maybe try one with the engine cover off. Pics of plugs look meh, little lean and maybe a bit hot. Second pic shows debris/staining on the porcelain, may be cause for concern if you are detonating could be piston...
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    Volvo 4.3L GXI-F Cam/Crank not lining up

    Nevermind, I see you posted good fuel pressure. Out of curiosity, what is the pressure?
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    Mercruiser 5.0 Oil Pan Replacement Tips

    1. Mercruiser. No 2. Fel pro/Victor Reinz 3. If yours has rails, clean and reuse 4. Up to you. Interlux Bilgekote 5. 1/4-20 bolts, 5/16-18 studs/nuts in the corners. Again, up to you but if me I'd clean and reuse if not damaged As others have said, pull the motor completely and mount on stand...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-B does not go properly

    Would account for the rich running condition, though doubt the engine would idle well which OP says it does. Need to verify operation nonetheless. Would definitely change out the nasty dist cap/rotor along with plugs, wires, and fuel filter(s) OP, in order to properly check/set timing you'll...
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    Volvo 4.3L GXI-F Cam/Crank not lining up

    Fuel pump in-op?
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    Ticking or chirping noise coming through exhaust

    First video sounds like a belt/idler pully. Second video sounds like normal exhaust
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    Winterize questions

    Sounds like OP's engine has the single point drain system with plugs on the seawater pump? If so, OP, the process you describe in your first post will work. Remove single point drain plug ( lower most blue plug in the gray ball housing port side bottom) and both plugs on the sea water pump. You...
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    Understood, but the syntax of your first post was off The picture you posted shows the two rear mount bolts. They secure the flywheel cover (engine) to the inner transom plate. I am to understand that either the nuts held in place at the transom plate are rusted/gone or the mounts the bolts...
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    Engine will not heat up

    Not how a thermostat works. In fact your post makes little to no sense Hot engine water leaves the block through the center of the t stat, not around the edge. The outer edge of the t stat is stationary in the housing. Something isn't put together correctly and water is most likely flowing...
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    Can the base of engine work? Two to bolts under engine are rusted and can

    No clue what's going on here Dont mean to offend but is English not your first language?
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