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    New VP Rigid Bellows Slip off?

    Never heard of this happening with the new design. Make sure you have the correct part. I`d make sure it was seated well and clamp it down well. i dont think a little bellows sealant would hurt if you wanted to use it too.
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    2013 VP 380-C Fuel pump whine

    I think you need to figure out why there is no water going into or out of the fuel cell for cooling. This could lead to the low pump overheating. I dont have your engine but my cooling water comes from the Tstat housing, perhaps its clogged. Your fuel cell is post the pump paint problems so that...
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    trailer manufacturer picks?

    Aluminum beam with galvanized axles and cross members. Mine is a Magic Tilt.
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    Winch Strap longevity

    You do not mention the size of your boat. I agree that a three month strap should not have broken unless severely under classed for the weight. I make it a point to put a cover over my strap when the trailer is sitting outside. The sun is your enemy.
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    SX-M Lower Gear Housing

    Check ebay. You can generally find several rebuilt and used units that should fix your problem.
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    Advice sought on tackling prop shaft seal on VP Duo Prop

    Like alldodge said above there is much more to this than simply replacing the rubber O rings. You will need to remove the bearing carrier which requires a special tool, that is hard to find. Unless you have a shop manual you may need a volvo shop to do this properly.
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    VP GXI 5.0 Belt tensioner replacement DIY

    Easy process. Release the tension and slide off the belt. Bolt new tensioner on and reattach the belt.
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    Severe Empty Trailer Bounce

    My 8200lb tandem axle aluminum trailer bounces severely and vibrates my Chevy 2500 severely when towed empty. On my last trip home it vibrated so badly that on of the taillights broke off and the other was left hanging by the wires. There have ben no collision impacts to the trailer and the...
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    Volvo 5.0GXI Overheat/New thermostat

    If you are using the blue cap flush port for water supply and you are getting no water up to the thermostat housing, then you have a raw water pump issue. Perhaps you have an air leak, check to make sure that your O ring is in place and that the vanes are not damaged.
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    Volvo 5.0GXI Overheat/New thermostat

    You need to make sure the pump is pumping first. Hook up the hose and turn on the water after loosening the thermostat intake hose. Start the motor briefly and pull the thermostat hose, is water being pumped out? turn motor off. If not, your pump is not working properly. If it is, then check the...
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    Pics of my prop hubs and gear oil. First time questions.

    I`d take a brass wire brush or something similar and get down inside the hub and clean out the lands and grooves. Then liberally coat with prop grease the cleaned areas and the prop shaft. Seems like you have a small leak somewhere, you can probably make it through this summer of boating, but it...
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    Penta 5.7 256 SSX wont start

    As MUC stated, that device you have pictured has nothing to do with controlling your engine, it is for corrosion protection of the drive. Do a spark test with a test light or ground a screwdriver to the block. Have you pulled the distributor cap and checked the cap and rotor for corrosion...
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    What tool is used to remove pivot pins on SX-A?

    There is a "special tool" for that which is basically a press. If you can get a manual it will give the tool number. I have it at home but not with me at the office. Will try to post the tool number later. Not that expensive compared to some of the "special tools".
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    Lower until help

    Check ebay. They typically have many used and rebuilt units.
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    Duo prop propeller choice / RPM issue

    Sounds like more of a fuel/air or engine electrical problem rather than prop pitch. Concentrate you efforts on the engine before buying new props. Before buying new props, if it comes to that, look on ebay for a good used set. If that solves it, then you can sell the old ones there to offset the...
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    Firing order

    I would not think your engine would run at all if the distributor cap was off as much as you believe. I believe your problem may be a slight timing problem but probably more like a bad gas or carb issue.
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    Tuneup question

    You can buy and use aftermarket rotor, cap and wires and use them on your marine engine. Marine grade usually designates it has been designed to reduce external sparks as to avoid bilge explosions.
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    Penta 5.0 GXI overheating

    I`d check the following. O ring seal on the water pump, Flush port cap not sealing properly, outdrive hose transition nipple broken or cracked.
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    HELP!! 2001 Volvo Penta SX running hot

    Might pull the water intake line at the pump with the muffs on and water flowing to make sure no obstructions in the intake to the pump. Then pull the large water out line from the pump to the thermostat to make sure the thermostat housing is getting adequate flow out from the pump.
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    DPS-b drive lifts in reverse

    Repair the old rams and sell them on ebay for some money back on the cost of the new.
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