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  1. ChrisCraftFan

    Question about audible alarm

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7Gsi. I am finally getting back to some repairs and maintenance. One thing that always bugged me was the audible alarm system on this engine. I have never heard a beep or anything when starting up. I just bought this boat last year and i have never heard...
  2. ChrisCraftFan

    Getting a rebuilt 5.7

    I am looking for a rebuilt long block for my 2000 VP 5.7GSi. I found a guy fairly close. He has said that the Volvo Penta 5.7 came as a 2 bolt main with a cast crankshaft. I had a 1972 Chris Craft that had a 350Q in it. That was a 4 bolt main with a forged crank. (I have a block for that in...
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    Drotto or Ramp_N_Clamp?

    I am looking at auto latching trailer latches. To allow easy on and off trailering of my boat. These seem to be the only two that keep popping up. Anyone have any experience with them.? or another one? One is the Dratto and the other is the Ramp_N_Clamp. there seems to be a $100 difference in...
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    Audible alarm system?

    Okay so I can't find much information on my audible alarm system. Does anyone know if I can validate that mine is in working order? Some manuals say ther should be a beep when i turn the key on. some manuals actually talk about a light of some sort. I don't have either of those. It is a 2000...
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    MEFI 3 scan tool

    Is anyone using the MEFIScan tool from ODB Diagnostics? It’s only about $200 and looks like it can record all parameters. Dose it work well? I will use it very rarely so for $200 that’s darn good, unless it doesn’t work. I just want to verify all the sensors are in spec and check for codes...
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    This timing is killing me, should be this hard

    Okay got the shunt, got the advance timing light. I warm up the engine, put in the shunt and leave the 12 volts off. Start engine and immediately dies and will not start. I'm new to this whole shunt thing so what in the world am i doing wrong? Timing should be easy! Its a 2000 5.7 GSi PEFS
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    After market remote oil filter for 5.7 GSi

    So changing the oil filter on my 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi is a major pain. I had to get my son to do it for me because I couldn't get myself back there. I want to install a remote filter but the OEM stuff looks like it would run up to $500 for all of it. Has anyone used an aftermarket version...
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    I have been searching for timing marks

    I have been digging and digging but i am confused about the timing on my 2000 5.7 GSi PEFS. I understand the procedure but for the life of me i don't get the correct marking. I have only one line on the damper and only an inverted "V" on the timing cover. Is that mark TDC or is it the 8...
  9. ChrisCraftFan

    2000 %.y GSi fuel lines?

    I was planning to replace the two fuel lines on my 5.7 GSi. I can only seem to locate one and the other is discontinued. What is everyone doing for replacements? I am just doing it as preventative. at almost 20 years old i think it may be wise. Gas leaks would not be good!
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    Hooking up a diagnostic Tachometer to a 2000 5.7GSi PEFS?

    I am struggling to find a way to hook up a diagnostic Tachometer. I need to hook to the negative of the coil but the conectors don't allow that. Is there a pigtail or something that you use> I want to set the initial timing and want to make sure the RPM's are accurate.
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    5.7Gsi start with no outdrive?

    I would like to get the engine running and set the timing while i wait on part s for the outdrive. I do not know what the coupler looks like so i don’t know if there are any issues running the motor with no drive attached. Any issues with doin that? I have hooked up the blue connector so I...
  12. ChrisCraftFan

    Upper bearing carrier Bearings

    Okay. So i was cleaning the upper carrier after removing the gears. The race fell out. So I am planning on new bearings in there. I took the numbers off the bearings as SKF 31307J2/Q. And KOYO 30207JR. Anyone see an issue ordering them directly>. The SKF is the same number and is $45...
  13. ChrisCraftFan

    Help on upper gear case bearing carrier DP-SM

    Okay, replacing the seals on the upper gear case. I thought i would check the running torque before i took the bearing carrier apart. I show it at about 2.5 inch pounds. I was expecting more like 9 inch pounds. question is, do I set it back to 2.5 or do it like the book says at 9 inch...
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    Volvo PENTA DP-SM seal behind gimble bearing

    So,,, I committed to replacing the seal behind the gimble bearing. Now I HAVE to get it out of there. Any ideas how i can remove the old seal?
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    2000 Chris Craft 262 Sport Deck - freashwater pump switch

    I just got a new to me 2000 CC 262 Sport Deck. the on-board water pump was disconnected. I want to get it all back up and working so I can have water at the sinks and the wash off on the swim platform. I can't find a switch to turn it off anywhere. It was hooked right to the 12V accessory...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7GSi DP-sm trim fluid fill. Up or Down to check level?

    So, dumb question, i have seen descriptions for the out drive to be all the way up or all the way down when checking fluid level At the pump. Not sure which way. Maybe its different for different years?
  17. ChrisCraftFan

    Dexron ATF for trim pump

    I'm sure this has probably been asked but I can't find it. I replaced my trim cylinders and need to add to the trim fluid. I got the Volvo Penta trim/PS fluid but it is a different color than the fluid in my trim pump. Its red so i am assuming it is ATF fluid. The manual says Dexron ATF can...
  18. ChrisCraftFan

    2000 SX trim hose replacement

    Hi all! I am replacing the trim hoses and in the process I now have to replace the cylinders and manifold block. Unfortunately, the treads in them came out with the hose fittings. Anyway, my question is how tight the fittings should be? once i put that manifold back in i don't want to have...
  19. ChrisCraftFan

    VP Trim sending unit connector replacement

    I got my old sender out and the new one in. How is everyone swapping out the new leads into the rubber connector? the book shows special tools used to push them in and out but i cannot find those tools anywhere. Just wondering if anyone has a "trick" to getting the new leads into the rubber...
  20. ChrisCraftFan

    Boarding ladder maintenance?

    I have two collapsing boarding ladders. They have become difficult to close up. Anyone know how to repair that?
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