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    Performance prop for oldschool Volvo 290 drive

    Looking for some input on performance stainless props for the old Volvo 280/290/SP drives... Anyone have experience with Solas, Volvo ultra, Ron hill marine (thrasher) props? Any other manufactures out there for stainless? Currently lookin to make the switch from aluminum for max cruise/speed...
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    Flywheel and engine coupling VP AQ231A

    Hi All, Ihave a 1989 boat with a VP AQ231A, 305. I'm thinking about going to a vortec 350. My question is the flywheel different? is it 14" or 12 3/4" and will the PDS splines align into the newer engine coupler?
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    Major boat electrical issue

    Hi All Something weird started happened with the old ship. I was wiring up a new stereo deck and now there seems to be a major electrical issue... When I connect the battery the oil pressure gauge spikes and the oil pressure, low fuel, and low voltage lights come on with the key in the off...
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    Outdrive oil

    Any recomendations on the type of oil used in an older volvo aq drive? I had the upper gearbox rebuilt. I ran castrol gtx 10w-40 and sent it for analysis and it came back pretty poor. The drive killed the oil after around 30 hours use... I'm thinking conventional shell rotella 15w-40 or the...
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    older volvo wire harness

    I'm looking into maybe getting a repower to a 350 with michigan motorz partial engine package. they can include a 10 pin round engine wire harness. my boat has a 11 pin square harness... Does anyone make an adapter or what would be the best way to go about this? I'd like to sell the old harness...
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    Rattle can Paint that holds up to submersion

    Has anyone had good experience with any particular brand of rattle can paint that lasts under long term submersion? I heard somewhere those slow drying engine enamels might work. I'm looking to paint my trim cylinders. Thanks,
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    Inside transom Skin thickness

    Soo my project Baretta is coming together. Got the old plywood transom, bed stringers and Balsa coring out. Used bluwater 26, Coosa's stongest stuff. Reglued it in with west epoxy. Now the question is how thick should the inside transom skin should be. The orginal was ~1/8" csm. Not very tough...
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    Power Trim Fluid

    I've drained my power trim system to rebuild the cylinders. I had motor oil in there before. Volvo recommends motor oil or ATF. Is either better? just curious for when I fill it back up...
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    Question about zinc chromate primer

    I'm in the process of repainting my outdrive. I'm scuffing the whole outdrive keeping the original Factory Volvo Penta paint where able and sanding to bare aluminum in spots to get rid of corrosion. I'm alumaprepping the aluminum areas then sealing it with rattle can zinc chromate to prevent...
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    SBC V8 PDS Seals

    I'm in the process rebuilding my flywheel housing. I have the pds shaft and bearings out of the housing. As for grease, I have Marine wheel bearing NLGI 2 grease. Is this what people use? No info in the service manual, they just state grease.. Thanks, Mark
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    Anyone eperienced with laminate Bulkers?

    I purchased some nida core 3mm laminate bulker. Is there any special way to apply it? I plan to lay a layer of 22 oz cloth on the old laminate. Then add the bulker and top it with more 22 oz cloth. Can you double the bulker if need be? For example add 2 layers of 3 mil to make 6 mil? If so do...
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    Wiring in docking lights

    What size wire should be used to wire up a pair of 50W Halgoen lights. Innovative lighting says they draw 4 amps. Thanks, Mark
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    Wiring Innovative Lighting docking lights

    Hi All, Just got a pair of Docking lights from Innovative lighting... I'm a novice at wiring.Could someone do up a simple schematic on how to wire them up with a single rocker style switch? What awg wire should I use (twin 50W halogen bulbs)? And where do I put in a fuse or breaker? The lights...
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    Adhesive For Drive Seal

    Whats a good proven watertight adhesive for gluing in the big rubber seal around a 290 transom plate and also for the shift cable tube and power trim threads? Thanks
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    Too all Coosa guys

    Re: Too all Coosa guys Got the plywood all gutted out. Also removed the planking on the bottom of the hull between the engine mounts. Another crappy factory layup caused the ply to be water/oil logged... The pieces just poped out (2 20x4 strips of ply). Anyways my question is I left the...
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    Too all Coosa guys

    Re: Too all Coosa guys Heres a pic; basically where the carboard is.... The transom is separated on its own from the rest of the stern with 1/2" solid laminate. I plan on keeping the boat for a loong time. Its been in the family since 1995 and don't really justify putting in an (not to offend...
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    Too all Coosa guys

    Im replacing the transom in my boat. I figure might as well since the motor n drive are off... I plan of using coosa. The transom core is 27 x 25 x 1.5". My question; is it stronger to lay up 3 x 0.5", 2 x 0.75" or just get the 1.5" stuff. I know I plan on using the bluewater 26lb. Also for the...
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    What's is the strongest fiberglass fabric?

    Just curious what's available out there... Is tooling fabric stronger than woven roving?
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    Stern core replacement. Help

    Re: Stern core replacement. Help Here are some more pics: The plywood transom is separated from the rest of the coring. I plan to tackle that as well its not bad of shape but might as well. I've been reading Dave Gerrs book The elements of boat strength. Looking at solid glass from all of...
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    Stern core replacement. Help

    So I thought my Boat was pretty solid... I was working to seal up some former trim tab holes that someone made at some point... Port side went great. nice sharp sound when tapping with a screwdriver Then moved over to starboard started tapping and surprise :facepalm:. most of the coring is a...
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