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    DPS pressure and vac testing

    I wouldn`t think that you would have gotten water into the bellows from the bilge unless the water got up the the drive shaft in depth, that`s pretty deep and would have ruined your starter motor for sure.
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    Engine Hatch opening with failed actuator

    Like has been said, route a pull lanyard to somewhere that you can reach regardless of available power.
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    VP DPS-A- running two different pitch propellers?

    I have the above duo prop drive. I have been running F5`s for several years now with decent results, all but reaching max RPM`s. Reaching max 4600 with the F5`s. Engine max is 5000rpm. I recently obtained a set of F4`s. Is it possible to run one F5 and one F4 propeller at the same time without...
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    Outdrive Leaking Oil

    I would at least plan to replace to that shift seal, not too difficult to do. While you there, I would drain the old oil and fill with new. You might plan to check the drive oil periodically to make sure no water is still getting in.
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    Replace inner transom plate

    You will probably just have to separate the drive leg from the outer transom plate, leaving it in place as long as the outer seal is still good. Pull the drive, then the engine, then you can replace the inner transom plate.
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    Are we in trouble?

    How many hours will be on the rebuilt engine? Will they warranty it? Even if 0, I think they owe you some money back.
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    xdp bolt in upgrade drive models?

    I think Ocean X drives will also work.
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    New DP-M outdrive install: need advice

    If you are not having to redo the transom assembly, I`d do it myself. It`s fairly easy. You will need a drive stand or cart, which you can build or buy and an alignment tool that you can get on ebay. With your labor savings you should be able to buy all the needed tools and still be money ahead...
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    New DP-M outdrive install: need advice

    What type of drive was on the boat, the same or something completely different. Are you having to change the entire drive including the transom assembly or just the lower drive?
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    XDP Conversion 2006 Four Winns 278 VISTA

    From my understanding, they are basically the same. The primary difference is that the B series have helical cut prop shaft gears requiring a helical cut propellers.
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    Volvo penta dps-a water leaking water through lower tramsom plate

    Your problem could be something as bad as a rotten transom that is flexing to much or it could be something as simple as a bad transom plate seal only requiring a new rubber seal. I do think you are going to have to remove the engine and drive to diagnose the problem though.
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    Gimbal Bearing Stiff

    I`ve never installed one that was free spinning with a finger flick like a skate wheel. I think as long as it is smooth rolling you should be fine.
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    Leaking Antifreeze after Winterizing

    Given what you have said, you might be best off to try and get to the engine block and inspect, even temporarily heating the garage if need be. If there is antifreeze in the bilge, then you probably have a cracked block. If not, you may want to pull the plugs and hoses and drain everything out...
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    DP 1.95 SM outdrive hosed

    You dont say what the boat is worth but before spending 10K on a new drive, I would into getting that one rebuilt or consider buying a used one. Look on ebay for used and rebuilt units.
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    Duo Prop Removal

    Trim the drive up and spray the shaft and nut with penetrating oil. Trimming it up helps the oil penetrate into the nut. Not sure the size of the nut but it is sized in mm. After you get it off, remember to coat the shaft and threads liberally with triple guard grease.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI fuel pump cooling hose

    On my GXI the intake comes from the thermostat housing and the exit hose drains to the port manifold I believe. Your`s may be similar or not.
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    Winterization- Drain Plug Locations, Etc.

    I do not agree with this. You have a multi port injector engine. There are a lot of sensors in the intake portion of this engine that will be damaged by the spray in fogging oil. Plus you are not treating the injectors by spraying. Spray is for carb`d motors. The easiest way to fog a injected...
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    Volvo Penta overheating issues

    How`s the impeller look? Replaced it lately?
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    What type of oil and lube to use

    This is what I use also. Engine oil has made significant improvements since your engine was built, you do not have to use exactly what is states. Drive oil needs to NOT have limited slip additives.
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    2002 Volvo Penta SX outdrive leak

    I`ve experienced the same thing. I had several tablespoons of water in my SX DPS-A oil when drained but pressure and vacuum test exceed the specifications significantly. I am debating replacing seals vs just leaving it alone for now. Apparently there are circumstances of a drives` life that...
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