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    Hull Repair Needed - Bulging soft spot under bottom paint

    While restriping my boat yesterday? after a few weeks worth of a compounding and buffing job, I noticed a problem on the bottom of my hull. About a foot inside my Starboard stern corner I noticed a small bulge or "puffy" spot in the bottom paint a little smaller than a baseball. The bulge is...
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    Why are boats manufactured with foam in the hull's voids?

    I?ve been reading through a lot of these threads about boat restorations. One thing keeps coming up that is not very well explained. Some have included photos of it, but still it?s not explained why it?s in the boat. I?m talking about the foam that?s in sealed compartments of the hull. I...
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    Fuel Flow Meter: Opinions requested

    2 years ago, when I purchased my Humminbird 797c2 SI Combo, I didn?t know that I would eventually want to add a fuel flow meter. At the time I wasn?t aware of the NEMA 2000 wiring systems and the fact that Humminbird units are not NEMA 2000 compatible. :rolleyes: So, I need to purchase a...
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    Question for a Moderator

    I can't find a good place to post this thread and none of you accept PMs. Feel free to send me a PM reply and delete this thread. Every time I sign into iboats I spend 95% of my time reading threads. Each time I log in with my user name and password. Occasionally, I will opt to post on a...
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    To Paint, Or Not To Paint

    Hey gang, I found this thread while looking for coments about Imron paint. Interestingly there is NO MENTION of Imron in this thread. Should I consider that to be a sign? Can I get some feedback? My gel coat was extensively oxidized and faded. I made the mistake of buffing with well...
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    How do I: Siphon engine oil up through a threaded dip stick tube?

    If anyone can direct me to a thread on here that covers this subject I would be grateful. I've been searching and I find it hard to believe this has never been addressed before. I am trying to change the break in oil in my new Volvo 454 engine. Accessing the drain plug on the bottom of the...
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    Needed: Wiring Diagram for Volvo 7.4 Engine

    Can anyone tell me where I can find a wiring diagram for a Volvo 7.4 liter engine? I only need the diagram that details the engine compartment wiring. I've searched this site for a thread on this specific topic. I put specific wording in my querry, but my results varied from non-relevant to...
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    Gimble Bearing Replacement - Need a Technician's Advice

    I just pulled my engine (Volvo 7,4 liter). While the engine and the cooling risers are going through an overhaul I thought I would look at replacing the gimble bearing, but I don't know how to tell if it needs replacing. Last year I rebuilt my Volvo DP-D1 outdrive thanks to Don S. and the shop...
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    Engine problems - Advice/Recommendations requested

    I have a 1993 Crownline with a Volvo Penta 740 Engine. Apparently, I overlooked some water in the engine when winterizing last fall. :mad: There is a 4" horizontal hairline crack on each side of the block just below the cooling manifolds. I screwed up! So, don't beat me up about that. My...
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    Bridge enclosure

    I've been searching this forum for the word "enclosure" and so far I haven't found anything helpful. I have a 1993 Crownline CR250. I want to replace the enclosure, but Crownline Mfg. told me that after their bankruptcy they no longer have the pattern. So, looked locally and I can't find a...
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    Trim & Tilt Switchs do NOT work

    I have a 1993 Crownline 250CR with a Volvo 740 powerhead and DP-D1 outdrive. The boat is outfitted with a separate TRIM and TILT switch on the throttle handle. Both switchs are dead except for the TRIM down position. That is the ONLY position that engages the hydraulic pump. However, when...
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    Volvo Guru's... question about parts

    So, I'm starting to look at parts online for this DP-D sterndrive project. I am finding the most information at www.volvopentastore.com. However, the diagram of the parts for my sterndrive is mislabled. Some parts that are listed for sale don't even have a corresponding number pointing to...
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    DP-D sterndrive removal / new problem

    My project has taken a turn for the worst. I'll do my best to describe the problem with the limited boating vocabulary that I have. After removing the sterndrive I found the 6 bolts that hold the "collar" around the "intermediate-shaft" to the motor are rotted. UGH!!! :mad: I don't have...
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    DP-D Trim Cylinder Removal

    1993 Volvo 7.4 ltr. with a DP-D Sterndrive I am following the instructions on pages 142-144 of a DP-C manual provided to me by Don S. I am a little bit confused about where the trim cylinder pin is supoposed to fall out during trim cylinder removal process. As best I can tell there is NO...
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    2 questons about outdrive removal

    1993 Volvo 7.4 ltr. / DP-D outdrive I'm trying to remove the steering pin to roll back the steering helmet on my outdrive. I have a shop manual for the DP-C outdrive and it says to take (2) 6m x 30mm bolts and insert one into the holes on the left and right sides of the steering pin...
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    Volvo DP-D Prop Removal

    1993 Volvo 7.4 engine with a DP-D outdrive OK, now that I have the prop cone off I am still following a DP-C manual (becasue it's all I can find) the manual does not give instructions on the outer prop removal. It appears the prop is on the spline without any attaching bolts or set screws...
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    Seized Prop Cone

    1993 Volvo 7.4 engine with a DP-D outdrive I have read the forums and found information about removing siezed propellars, but not seized prop cones. The manual says to put the throttle in reverse. The allows the prop to free wheel to the left. Obviously this means I should be turning the...
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    Trim Cylinder Replacement / Volvo DP-D

    I have a 1993 Volvo (7.4) engine with a DP-D outdrive. One of my trim cylinders is pouring out trim fluid around the ram and obviously it will not hold a setting. I have tried to remove the cylinder, but I cannot figure out how to remove the sleeve end where it pivots against the outdrive...
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    Locating Stern Drive Model #

    Hello, I'm new to the site and I have several questions to ask about trim cylinder removal, but first I need to positively identify the model of my stern drive. I have already read several previous posts about this same subject, but I still cannot find my model specific #. I have a 1993...
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