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    Seeking 1999 Volvo 5.0GL service manual, not getting fuel

    Hello, Looking for complete service manuals for 1999 Volvo 5.0GL with SX drive. numbers on motor 4110172203 and I believe drive number is 3868944. Please advise if I'm providing the wrong #'s. I bought this boat today quite cheap due to a disclosed "cracked engine block" per the owner...
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    1999 volvo 5.0L cracked block...what's the cheapest fix?

    I'm considering buying a 1999 boat that has a disclosed cracked engine block due to improper winterization. 1999 Volvo 5.0L 2bbl carb. Freshwater open cooling system. I'm just trying to calculate the economics of such a purchase. Boat is otherwise complete and in excellent condition...
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    What was the HP rating of 1999 5.7 EFI throttle body Mercruiser?

    Hello, I'm considering the purchase of a 1999 Bryant 214 Limited runabout. It's equipped with its original Mercruiser 5.7 EFI, throttle body, Alpha One drive. I don't own it so I have no idea the motor's serial number. Always freshwater. 1. My primary question, is how many HP was this...
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    Volvo 3.0GXiC motor. FINALLY!

    http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/marine_leisure_engines/engines/c_gasoline_sterndrive/3.0GXiC.htm An entry level motor finally takes the giant leap forward into early 1990's technology by adding MPI and a catalytic converter, resulting in 150 HP out of the venerable 3.0 block. I for...
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    Please help me find vented, cupped, 3 blade, stainless props...

    Hello, For the past 3 or 4 years, I've been running 17 pitch 3 blade Turning Point Hustler Aluminum props that I've bought here on Iboats. They work perfect for my boat. Perfect RPM, no blow-out, good holeshot. BUT, being aluminum, I'm finding they get nicked up real easy when doing things...
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    Prop slip calculator anomoly?

    I was just playing with some prop calculators, slip etc for fun and education...and I can't figure this out. My boat: 1992 Rinker 181, 18 foot bowrider runabout, Smart Tabs, well tuned, with stock 3.0L Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen II (the smaller 115hp version with 2.5L head). My test numbers: 1...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 valve size and head spec questions...

    Hello... I have a 1992 3.0L in my cheap-o Rinker runabout, rated 115 HP. It's tuned well and runs well, just as designed. And as with anyone who runs a 3.0, more power would be nice to find. And I'm cheap and don't like to spend money (so please don't waste your time suggesting a repower or...
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    Carb rebuild assistance please...3.0L Mercruiser

    1992 Mercruiser 3.0L 115 hp, 2bbl Mercarb model 9562-2. First carb rebuild since new. Bought a Sierra rebuild kit here on Iboats, and all is going well. Gutted and cleaned, just getting to reassembling the float and needle valve and I'm in a quandry. Here's 2 specific questions that I feel...
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    Seeking anyone with expeirence with Sterndrive Engineering (SEI) drives

    http://www.sterndrive.cc/ Complete brand new aftermarket Alpha 1 gen 1's and 2's for sale for $1200 to $1400 shipped to your door...3 year warranty that supposedly covers everything, including normally non covered stuff like running out of oil, hitting rocks, sucking in fishing line, etc...
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    Some gear lube in driveshaft bellows...problem?

    1992 Alpha 1 Gen II. Removed the drive to check engine alignment and gimbal bearing, grease splines, inspect, etc. All looks good except there's a puddle of maybe 2 ounces of gear lube laying in the driveshaft bellows. Definitely is gear lube (slightly mixed with some seeped gimbal bearing...
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    Share your experience with Fitch Fuel Catalyst

    I prefer to hear only from people who have actually used the product (in anything...boats, cars, other equipment, whatever). Please share specifics on your good, bad, or unnoticable results from using the product. Mostly looking for objective or subjective experiences in leiu of a bunch of...
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    Accidently left running out of water

    Change the raw water impeller as cheap insurance. Shouldn't have hurt anything else. Many consider this to be a regular maintenance item...at least every few years anyway.
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    Seeking 19' - 20' bowriders w/ walk-thru transoms

    Considering buying a new boat. Absolute necessities:<br /><br />Walk-thru transom (that's the one spec that eliminates a LOT of brands in my size range)<br />19 to 20 foot range...no larger<br />4.3 fuel injected I/O (Merc or Volvo)<br /><br />Beyond that, I'm flexible. So far I've found:<br...
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    Electricians....question about dimmer switches

    I'm finishing the basement. Putting 10 can lights on one 3 way switched circuit, 65 watt incandescent R30 flood bulb in each light. So that's 650 watts total at full brightness. I want to put a 3 way dimmer on the circuit. Every dimmer I could find at Lowes is rated at only 600 watts. I...
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    What is the weight limit for trailer brake requirements?

    http://www.boatus.com/towing/towlaw.htm <br /><br />Thought I'd share this link...it's more comprehensive than many others regarding specific state laws. They vary WIDELY. Some states require brakes at 1,000 lbs. Others don't require them until your trailer is 10,000 lbs. Most are in the...
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    Will swapping 3.0 heads gain me a few HP?

    I have a boat with a 1992 3.0 L rated at 115 hp. I've seen mentioned on this board that this is likely a 2.5 head on a 3.0 block.<br /><br />I've seen many a newer 3.0 LX head for sale on Ebay and other places for $200 to $500 ish, some reconditioned, some used.<br /><br />Here's my...
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    GM Auto techs, Buick Park Ave pwr trunk closer

    Help please!<br /><br />1994 Buick Park Ave with a power trunk pull-down. It's stuck in the up position and likely burned out. Rather than a stupid $300+ for a new pull-down and/or messing with a salvage one, can I easily convert this to a conventional slammer?<br /><br />My Mitchell collision...
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    Another day, another Ebay scam

    I use Ebay a lot. Got a new scam today via email I hadn't seen before.<br /><br />I had placed some bids on a lawn tractor recently and did not win the auction....I was the 3rd highest bidder. Next day I received an email that looked very official and had Ebay logos, a link to the item, etc...
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    Any Yamaha jet boat owners out there?

    I'm giving serious consideration to some of these as my next bowrider to replace the old Rinker sterndrive:<br /> http://www.yamaha-motor.com/boat/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx <br />Would LOVE to hear an objective opinion from anyone else who has switched from a conventional sterndrive...
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    Any Yamaha jet boat owners out there?

    I'm giving serious consideration to some of these as my next bowrider to replace the old Rinker sterndrive:<br /> http://www.yamaha-motor.com/boat/products/lifestylehome/home.aspx <br />Would LOVE to hear an objective opinion from anyone else who has switched from a conventional sterndrive...
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