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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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    lubricate impeller with what? Volvo 3L

    Glycerine will work fine for installation.
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    Volvo Penta 2003 SX Drive Oil?

    I have also had good results with the Amsoil marine gear oil.
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    Fuel pump whine

    I go ahead and buy one of those cheaper $200 replacement pumps off Amazon or Ebay and use it for the season and plan on rebuilding the original during the off season or when you have more time.
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    After market fuel pumps

    I`ve read of good results with $200 amazon/ebay replacements.
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    I'm looking for a manual for a duo prop outdrive, i need to replace prop shaft seals

    I found mine on ebay. Might see if you can find a manual there.
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    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    It has a rotor but no points. If so, it is not a GXI-J as they were produced around 2007-2008.
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    conversion to electronic ignition for Volvo penta-5.7 GXI-J

    My GXI-J is already electronic ignition.
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    Engine Size for 26 foot boat

    I`ve got the same size boat and engine with a DP drive. I have no problem getting on plane, actually does very well. Not the fastest boat on the lake, tops out in the upper 40`s but on my lake you seldom get the chance to run WOT for very long, too rough. It is good on gas which is nice compared...
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    How to Keep my Outdrive Looking Good

    Not really much that you can do. I usually make it a habit of taking a boat sponge and while in the water wipe down the outdrive. Doing it weekly keeps the finish a little cleaner.
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