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    Motor out of alignment

    You can buy a universal motor alignment bar on ebay for around $100. They are a valuable tool to have.
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    Towing and Cockpit cover concerns?

    For towing that distance, I would not rely on bow and cockpit covers. I would either tow without or get a one piece road cover or have it shrink wrapped.
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    2005 Penta Sx-m replacement

    Check ebay. They generally have a good selection of rebuilt and used units available. Gear ratio is important, but double check the new/old mating surfaces to make sure they line up.
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    Volvo Penta Cobra SX repair

    Check Ebay. They seem to carry a good selection of used and rebuilt units. Sell yours for parts to recoup some of the cost.
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    Gimble bearing question

    I`ve never had one that was free spinning, meaning you could not flick it with your finger and have it spin like a skateboard wheel. It`s probably good to use. I have ordered parts from Leaders before and have been happy.
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    2013 VP 380-C Fuel pump whine

    Glad to hear that you got the problem resolved.
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    Volvo Penta SX - water leak help

    You might get lucky and just have a bad transom plate seal rather than a flexing, rotten transom. Sealant might get you through the season but should not be permanent. You need to see if the seal is bad or if the transom is rotten.
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    Volvo penta engine serial number

    I would start by cleaning out the thermostat housing. You will probably find you pieces of the impeller in there.
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    2013 VP 380-C Fuel pump whine

    Like I said, I dont have that engine and mine is seawater cooled but I would think there should be a steady flow of cooler water through the lines and fuel cell. Check and make sure water is flowing, check for a clogged line or nipple. Hopefully you will find it.
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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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