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    Water leaking from----Water Pump?

    I looked at the parts stuff and just want to make sure this is the right part and how long before I have to replace it? It is dripping while the engine is running.....not much about ten drops a minute... but, I am guessing this means it is failing? It is located just below the fuel filter and...
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    Lake Ray Roberts (Sanger/Pilot Point) Texas

    So there is a small party cove on RR does anyone here hang out there ? there is also two State Parks and a few small islands to hang out on and jet ski from etc......have a few friends with Camping Trailers who go out and we have the boat....they cook we take people out on boat.hang out with...
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    Which Fuel Pump Iboats and Volvo have two part numbers for same pump.

    There are two pumps listed one for 196 and one for 239.....http://www.volvopentastore.com/Fuel-Pump/dm/*******.160224296--**********.313348324--store_id.366--view_id.293202--viewcart.long I put in both numbers here on Iboats and get two options $168 and $138...
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    Not smart enough to figure it out-----out drive that is

    ok I have a headache now trying to read through the outdrive stuff.....but, I tried to figure it out...... Here are all the numbers I found can someone with a more powerful decipher tool help me out? I think this is the key number ? 3868003 also 11515440 DR-5
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    How to add an additional Fuel Filter

    I have another post about trash in gas tank.....in the short term or maybe long....is there a way or what is the best way to mount an additional fuel filter what type would I use that would be cheap and or reusable.....something to catch the larger particles before they get to the good fuel filter?
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    Name that engine part 5.7 GIPMDA

    I would like to learn what all the parts are in my engine compartment.....is there a place to go and get this ? For now I will post some pics and ask There are two of these on the engine I am thinking exhaust ? I have been reading about flappers in the exhaust and was wondering how I check...
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    How to remove fuel from a 75 gallon cabin cruiser tank

    Mods feel free to move if wrong forum: So I am not sure but, I suspect I have trash in my tank. It is an aluminum/metal tank I recently purchased the boat and here is some basic history 1995 with 217 hours.....it sat for the last five years in storage with very little gas in tank. It was...
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    Using a Marine Toilet with Dry and Flush function

    I found this out on the net and tweaked it a little but, at the bottom it said not all toilets pump the same:confused::confused: My boat has a handle and a plastic device that has flush and dry written on it. I can get it to flush but, was wondering if there is supposed to be a specific...
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    Volvo 5.7 GI Fuel Issue

    I have printed out the information for fuel system testing..http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=283269....guess I am hoping there is a shortcut to to all of the testing....... if I say what it is doing ??? Ran perfect for about two hours started chugging and then no WOT.....changed fuel...
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    Boat leans when on plane

    Get up on plane and she leans to the right I trim her out some and get her level and all is good until I turn then it will either lean left or right depending on which way the wind is blowing.....is that normal? almost every time when I get off plane the boat leans to the right.......there is a...
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    Fuel Filter Wix 33359 VS Sierra 18-7789

    So doing due diligence I found the below thread/information about my fuel filter copied and pasted for reference. (see sig for boat info) At oRiely $20 bucks but, can be had online for $12?or $8 from sierra..go figure??? anyhow what I am wondering is if there is an opinion between the Wix...
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    Boat Cover

    Well I checked Iboats for a cover for my Carver and......Carver is not listed....so I call and ask and they do not provide a custom cover for carver falls under generic covers for cruisers.......well I feel a little slighted there is not a cover made to fit so any ideas of where to go for a...
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    Suggestions for coating sticky switch/buttons

    Buttons have aged and the rubber has become a sticky mess.....black comes off the switch when you push it.....I was thinking about buying some of the stuff you can get at lowes to coat pliers etc.....you dip it in or paint it and it puts a rubber coating on what you use it on....thoughts on if...
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    How do I remove the Stereo from Carver 250

    Ready to install new radio-----time to upgrade from cassette to cd mp aux etc.... sorry for the poor picture best I could find at the moment anyhow you can see where the arrow is pointing the radio is mounted into the wall The only way I can see to remove the radio is by 1. Removing the switch...
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    Is it ok to Idle and for how long?

    So I am new to the IO world and was wondering....I like to travel sloooow most of the time.....no wake speed.....how long can you run at this speed? Is there any chance you can damage something running slow? Common sense tells me no but,,,,just want to make sure....I can see myself spending...
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    Just a little water in oil......am I in trouble ?

    Ran boat for a couple hours yesterday....went back this morning and thought it might be a good idea to check the oil and at the very bottom of the dipstick not even an 1/8th of an inch but, enough I could see it was white.....I am assuming this is a problem? the oil itself is not milky.....I...
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    Is it normal for water to leak into a hull of a boat that is in the water 24x7

    I was told it is normal for a small ammount of water (less than a gallon) to be in the hull of a boat that sits in the water all of the time.....not sure that sounds right but, I am sure I will get some insight here......The water is in the engine compartment and I dried it out completely two...
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    1995 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi

    First is the motor number correct? 4110110916 I found a filter on the front of the engine and I assume that is the fuel filter? Bad fuel at marina can I put on an additional fuel filter and or water seperator? I was thinking I might put in a clear prefilter so I can see when it gets trash or...
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    How Much Material does it take to cover 18x6

    Posted this on sailboat post but, no answer so thought I would try it this way. I want to put on floor two coats of fiberglas then one on bottom of floor and two on top. So basically cover 18x6 area 5 times.....mat is easy but, how much resin will it take?
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    I just bought a 1995 Carver 250 and looking for information

    For Starters I know it has a Volvo Penta 5.7 because that is on top of the carb. What out drive ? the number is 4111515440 does that tell you anything? any links to info on this boat would be appreciated. I was given the manual that came with the boat and it does have some information but, not...
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