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    Volvo DP props?

    Which have more pitch and diameter Volvo A3 or A4 . Volvo seems kind of top secret on the dimensions of their duo props . Anyone use 2- three blades on a stern drive designed for a 3 and a 4?
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    Alphabetical order ?

    Is the following in correct alphabetical order or does it need to be reversed? : : Abe, Aabe , Aaabe
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    future engines from Volvo Penta?

    Will all gas engines soon come with catalytic converters? VP now uses the 6.0L, will they expand the use of Gen 3 or Gen 4 engines? Which SBC is the "new" 225 hp , 5.7/ catalytic converter engine based on ?
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    Chromebook for Christmas.

    I got an Asus Chromebook for Christmas. I like it so far, it is fast, and a 10 second bootup time. A little bit of a learning curve, at this point I don't know if it can't do certain things or I just haven't figured out how to do it yet. I can not get my printer to work in cloud. I still have a...
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    What older 2 stroke? 3 options

    http://www.smalloutboards.com/images/e1575l/side2.jpg http://smalloutboards.com/images/m2078/front.jpg http://www.louisianasportsman.com/classifieds/pics/p1304566612780899.jpg Is one of these 3 models better or worse than the rest? One that is generally preferred to own ? Different years...
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    amp hours, 6 volt golf cart batteries, charging ???

    This is probably a stupid question: I'm confused on charging 6 volt deep cycle batteries that are in series= 12v . OK I get that the two 6 volt batteries need to be in series,,,what good is 6 volts these days? So they are used and re charged as 12 volts,,I get that. Round numbers, say one of the...
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    Labor, hourly wage question ?

    A woman works as a server (waitress) at an upscale resort. They get a base salary below minimum wage since they make a lot in tips. About 2 times a month the BOSS, not the owner, has servers do other work, like decorate the Xmas tree for example , they are paid their base salary, as mentioned...
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    Renogy solar charger?

    http://www.amazon.com/Starter-Kit-100W-Controller-Uniquely/dp/B00DCEKKQ0/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t Anyone use one of these? How do you like it? Reliable? Thanks!
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    Bravo 3 XR ?

    Anyone have experience with B3 XR, supposed to be the toughest out drive MerCruiser makes.
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    need help identifying 86 Volvo penta out drive

    Re: need help identifying 86 Volvo penta out drive Click to enlarge. Tag should be there where little red arrow is pointing , hard to see if out drive is tilted all the way up.
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    Flywheel cover grease fitting thread size?

    Part number 78 is a plug that you remove and install a zerk fitting in it's place. It seems to be metric threads. Not pipe threads ,way more coarse than that. Anyone know the threads ? I can't find a zerk that has the correct threads. Should be easy (?):confused:
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    DP290A water intake

    Re: DP290A water intake click to enlarge Number 10 is it. Exactly as Outsider said. For some reason the pic came out very small .
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    DP-CD maintenance

    Re: DP-CD maintenance You want to find the metal tag, it will tell you exact model number, ratio and serial number,,my guess , it is a DP-E . But that's just a guess with out seeing a pic. Tag is on top of out drive, just forward of the top cap that has the dipstick . If the out drive is...
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    The aggravation continues...same oil leak at flywheel

    Re: The aggravation continues...same oil leak at flywheel Did you remove the flywheel when you had the engine out? See anything oily under it?
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    Volvo Penta AD41 power issue

    Re: Volvo Penta AD41 power issue I have dry exhaust . Did you ever take notice of where the waterline is on your outdrives? Mine is about 1 inch below the hinge pins . Here is something I found here, might tell you something, I realize it is a gasser . : ,
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    Volvo Penta AD41 power issue

    Re: Volvo Penta AD41 power issue I can't tell the end of the vane from the shadow accurately,,,probably just me;) . Here is a few pics of a 41 turbo for sale on internet, rebuilt. 580 hours seems very low to be having turbo problems on both engines,,,,there's that BOTH ENGINES thing again.
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    Volvo Penta AD41 power issue

    Re: Volvo Penta AD41 power issue Click on engine for larger picture. Number 11 . Not all 41's have it.
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    Replace PDS bearings with flywheel cover installed?

    Re: Replace PDS bearings with flywheel cover installed? I'm jealous of all your room!;) This is from front of engine looking at the transom, overhead is cabin floor and does NOT remove. I will have to unbolt from transom shield & motor mounts , move everything forward then unbolt F/C from...
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    Replace PDS bearings with flywheel cover installed?

    Re: Replace PDS bearings with flywheel cover installed? I have to replace my PDS bearings this spring. Never done it before . It is a 2 bearing like yours. I have been told that the front bearing has to be removed "out the front" and the rear bearing & shaft out the back. So the whole...
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    Dipstick & drain plug threads?

    Volvo DP-A , etc , I want to build a pressure tester for my outdrives. Anyone know the thread size info on the drain plug and dipstick ? I looked at ADULTS ONLY, plenty of talk about pressure testers but could find no mention of thread size. Or does Volvo Penta or someone sell a fitting for...
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