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    dead volvo DP-D1

    I have a DP-D1 that "somehow" (see below about the 6k spent last year...may have been man made/crappy mechanic disaster) blew a lower seal, slowly leaked out all the gear lube, and well the rest is a pile of metal shavings. New ones are 10k. Not happening right now. Through 'research' I have...
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    volvo outdrive compatibility

    I have a volvo DP-D1 duo prop outdrive. Anyone know if I can bolt on a DP-S to my existing transom shield/assembly? Or if there are any other DP drives that will. The DP-D1 is impossible to find reconditioned and a kings ransom new.
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    volvo shift cable replacement

    I have a 1995 265 albemarle with a volvo DP-S drive. it currently won't shift out of forward gear. I've honked on the throttle pretty good and it wont budge. i've been told that the shift cable probably busted or rusted. the boat had sat for a few months unused, and i'm guessing the cables are...
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    mercruiser I/O to straight inboard conversion

    I have a 1989-90 5.0 mercruiser alpha engine that I want to convert to a straight inboard . I blew my LH engine and a friend of mine gave me this running take out. Outside of the bell housing and removing the power steering pump, is this possible? the only thing i've seen different besides...
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    merc. runs but stops when key is let go

    I have a 1988-87 mercruiser 5.0 inboard motor that I just purchased used. I was a running take out that I heard run fine. Once I hooked it up in my boat, I turned the key and it started fine, but as soon as I let go of the key, it would shut down. There is a single cut wire that is coming...
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