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    5.0GI break in after sitting for 10 years

    1998 volvo penta 5.0gipbycce. I inherited this boat that has been sitting for over a decade. I have done multiple things preparing it for its maiden-to-me voyage which will hopefully happen this weekend. It's been about a year in the making. Anyway, I was curious as to any advice on how I...
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    Shifting problem... I think?

    Volvo penta 5.0 gi with a dp-sm outdrive. I've been working on this inherited nightmare for over a year. Getting ready to splash in a week or two and I'm in the process of puting the props on. Manual says to put the boat in gear so the props won't spin when tightening the nuts. Is this with the...
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    DP-SM exhaust question

    1996 volvo penta 5.5.0gi with a vp dpsm outdrive. Change both bellows. Running with a hose attached in the driveway I have water dripping out of the prop hub. Water is pouting out of the front of the outdrive just above the anode. Is this normal? I can't find anything or see any reason why water...
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    Injector question

    1996 volvo penta 5.0gipbycce. Looking at replacing one or possibly both injectors. I can't find a part number. I'm getting conflicting information as to what the lb/he rating is supposed to be. I thought there were 90s in there but that doesn't seem to make much sense since the high pressure...
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    Fuel pump help

    Volvo penta 5.0gipbycce. Boat has been sitting for more than a decade. I'll spare the details of what I've done. Tried to start it. Turned the ignition on and could hear the fuel pump. Cycled several times but wouldn't start. I took the flame arrestor off and looked down the throttle body and it...
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    5.0 gi thermostat housing hoses

    1996 5.0 gi. Thermostat housing was junk. I got a new one and moved 2 fittings from the old one. The 2 aft hoses go to the manifolds. Center on the starboard comes from the pump. Large hose up front on starboard goes to the front of the engine. On top of the housing there was a fitting with a...
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    Power steering belt

    1996 5.0gipbycce. I'm replacing all of the belts and ordered them online. Power steering belt is volvo penta 3852464. The replacement that I got is shorter than the one that I'm replacing. On the new one there are no markings on the belt itself... just on the packaging. On the old one it is a...
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    5.0 gipbycce starting in the driveway

    1996 volvo penta 5.0 gipbycce. She hasn't run in over a decade. I've been working/learning on it for the past year. Getting ready to drop it back in the hole and fire it up. I have the outdrive off so a test tank won't work. I have somewhat low water pressure if I were to put a hose on the...
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    Volvo 5.0gi riser question

    1996 volvo penta 5.0 gipbycce. Pulled the engine (I'll spare the details) and am in the process of puting it back together. I only want to do this once so I want to make sure all my bases are covered. Looking in the lower exhaust there are flapper valves. They do not move freely (boat has been...
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    Starter removal help!

    1998 Volvo penta 5.0GIPBYCCE. The boat has been sitting for 10 years. The starter just spins so I'm trying to remove the starter to have it rebuilt or replaced. I got one of the bolts out but I can't for the life of me get the other bolt out. Impact wrench wont work because the bolt is...
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    5.0 gi bringing it back to life.

    I have a 1998 volvo penta 5.0gipbycce which has been sitting for ten years. I've been rrsearching and posting on what needs to be done on this to bring it back to life. Some have suggested removing the distributor and inserting an oil priming tool to lubricate the entire engine. This seems like...
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    5.0 gi oil recommendation

    I apologize for posting this as I'm sure it has been answered somewhere. Researching the internet I have found about 50 different answers so I figured I would just come out and ask the question. I just inherited an volvo penta 5.0 gi and have the owners manual. I am preparing to bring this...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0Gi sitting for 10 years... Help!

    My father owns a 28 ft master marine with a 1998 volvo penta 5.0GI. 10 years ago while he was getting the boat ready for the summer season he suffered a debilitating stroke and was pretty much bed ridden for the remainder of his life. He passed away last month. The boat has been sitting...
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    boat weight

    Looking at a master marine 28ft cc. Also known as a moonie boat. I know a lot of history about these boats and know they are beasts. Looking for a truck to tow it but i want to make sure the truck has the towing capacity. I can't for the life of me find any specs for these. Anyone? 1981 master...
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    Stereo installation problem

    Hello all! I attempted to install a marine stereo today. I did extensive research on this forum as to the best way to install. I learned a lot and rewired some things that I learned were not "smart" along the way. Anyway, when it came time to test the stereo... nada. So here is what I did...
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    Dual Batteries or Not?

    I've got my boat finally running soundly (for now) and have it pimped out with accessories. There is already a dual battery switch installed. I have read different opinions on dual batteries and am looking for some advice. The seloc manual for my 1979 chrysler 700 skier 70 hp says that the...
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    trim cylinder question

    chrysler 700 skier 70 hp 1979. I've been adding oil to my tilt/trim regularly. I couldn't find a leak anywhere. Recently found the leak... I believe it is called the trim cylinder. There are 2 pistons which makes the motor go up and down. No problems there. There is a third cylinder that...
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    Frozen steering

    Re: Frozen steering That's what I was thinking, but they seem to be two seperate parts... see pictures. The first one is on the starbord side of the tube. The second one also is... If i pull on the cable, that shaft pulls out of the tube and stops. The third picture is on the port side. It...
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    Frozen steering

    My steering was frozen today. I unscrewed the fitting that goes on to the steering tube. The shaft on that end slides in and out of the steering tube. On the other side, that shaft is stuck... frozen solid, I have removed it from the engine and the engine moves freely. I'm going to replace...
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    Chrysler 70 hp won't start

    Re: Chrysler 70 hp won't start Here are some pictures of the inside.... copper coil deep inside looks good but the contacts on the bar that jumps the power to the starter are junk. Thanks again everyone for the input. New part coming tomorrow... hopefully boating friday. Big Fish Billy...
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