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    Chasing Down Fuel Delivery Issue

    How old is the fuel in the tank?
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    Upside down thermostat

    Spring down is correct.
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    5.7 Volvo penta oil drain kit

    Most of the vacuum suction pumps made have a small hose that will fit down into the dipstick tube or you can go with a larger diameter hose and buy a barbed garden hose attachment and screw it to the larger diameter ring around the dipstick tube. I have used both methods and generally prefer the...
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    General De-winterizing and fluid - filter changes VP 8.1 Gi-J

    I always fill the oil filter housing prior to starting to avoid starving the engine temporarily of oil when starting up.
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    dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum.

    I would run it and check the oil again after a few outings. You may be ok.
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    Cross country trailering advice/tips

    A proper sized jack and cordless impact gun if you have one.
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    Bellows adhesive or not?

    Having a watertight seal on the exhaust bellow is not critical. As long as you have enough lip to get the clamp to tighten on you should be good. Adhesive isn't detrimental until you go to replace that bellows with the next one, it can really gum up the mounting surfaces for the next time.
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    Shift cable seals part numbers

    That is not a critical component if you cannot find new. I just usually extend the cable and apply a liberal amount of drive grease to the extended cable.
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    Engine Hard Starting when Hot

    Also make sure that water is exiting the fuel pump. If the fuel pumps water jackets are clogged there will be no water passing through the pump to cool it.
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    marina says gimbal bearing was installed backwards?

    Sounds like your friend got screwed, I don't think it matters which side of the gimble is put in first.
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    To Drain Or Not To Drain

    I think some of you are misreading the question. This is not a winterization question but a question of leaving a block with or without salt away in the block while in storage. Since I do not boat in salt and am not familiar with salt away, I will defer to those that do.
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    V-P 5.7 Gxi intake on 383 stroker?

    I don't think you can use the fuel injection system from the GXI on the stroker as the ECM is not compatible with the new engine. You may have to find a carb to put on it and I dont know if a 4 bbl carb will fit the GXI manifold. A few years back I considered the same process but ended up going...
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    Volvo penta 5.7 GXI TBI Scanner

    I purchased directly from them. I called and talked with them and they advised me which adaptor was needed for my engine, very helpful. I believe it`s called the Techmate.
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    Volvo penta 5.7 GXI TBI Scanner

    I`ve got the Rhinda handheld and have been pleased with its functions.
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    New purchase SX-M

    I second the "Stumpy stand". I had built and used a homemade for several years but decided to buy the Stumpy stand . I really appreciate the height adjustability that the Stumpy stand provides.
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    SX-M lower unit issues

    In a pinch you could just replace the bad seal refill with oil and try to get another season out of it. I would check the drive oil periodically through the season to see if the water intrusion persists. If so, then you know you will have to replace or rebuild the entire unit. A pressure and...
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    New purchase SX-M

    I would not try to test the bellows hold by having it filled with water. You will damage the U joint bearings and cause corrosion. If anything put the bellows on it like you plan and take it to the boat ramp when it is not busy and lower the back end into the water and start the motor. Cycle the...
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    New purchase SX-M

    I hate to burst your bubble but I would not put that boat in the water with that current set up. You run the risk of allowing water to get in the bellow and damaging your U joints, new bearings and water in the boat. Thats a pretty good chunk of metal missing. You will need another transom shield.
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    Checking out a 24' Four Winns with a 5.7 Volvo Penta motor

    GI is the throttle body injection system. I would be nice to know how many engine hours to have as a guide, but generally that engine and that drive are robust and reliable, always depending on how well it`s been cared for over the years.
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    Another Winterization Thread!

    I re-fill with antifreeze to reduce the oxidation (rust) build up inside the block and headers.
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