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  1. ChrisCraftFan

    Throttle in reverse?

    I have only had the boat out a couple times (I am going thru every maintenance item i can). Anyway its a 2000 5.7 GSI DP-SM. When i put it in reverse i cant seem to give it any throttle. This is my first Volvo PENTA and first DP. Just wondering if that is normal or do I have some cables out...
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    DP-SM prop shaft seal and setting rolling torque?

    So looking at the manual we need to set the rolling torque when putting the prop shaft carrier back in. How are you all doing that. I don't want to take the entire thing apart but I says that failing to set it back to what it was will change the gear lash and tooth contact pattern. neither...
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    Perko flush pro

    I want to add a flush device to my 5.7. The Perko looks nice but i am concerned about it being plastic. Anyone use this and have any advice. Any other flush devices to recommend? ​​
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    Tilt/trim cylinder pivot pin

    So the pivot pin holding the tilt cylinders was so corroded on there that I had to cut it to get it off. I am having trouble finding a replacement. I thought that would be easy. Anyone know who would have one? or have a part number?
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    Weird question about power trim motor

    So this new to me boat keeps surprising me. I noticed today that the mount for the trim motor is a pile of rust. Anyone have a picture of what this mount looks like? Mine is just kind of sitting there and the old bracket is pretty much not recognizable Any help i can het will be very much...
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    5.7GSi spark plug wire set

    anyone using just automotive plug wires? Volvo Penta wants a lot for their brand of wires. I am hoping to get an aftermarket wire set. Anyone else do that? Any issues that any one can see? Any one try the E3 plugs. I have seen some good reviews of them but have not tried them.
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    Power steering cooler removal

    does anyone know how the PS cooler mounts to motor on a 2000 5.7GSi with DP? It is way back on the motor and i can not see much of it. I want to remove it for inspection. I’m going through the rest of the steering and thought i should inspect this for leaks and clogs. even a photo of one...
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    Power steering woes on 2000 VP 5.7 GSI with DP-Sm

    Okay when i got the boat the guy told me that a mechanic told him the actuator was bad. I discover the pump was bad in fact it was empty. When i added fluid to it it just came right out the seal, Anyway that is being replaced and i spent the day pulling the actuator. (That was fun). Anyway i...
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    5.7GSi TBI rebuilt kit

    So as I was waiting on an inspiration on how to get my front prop nut off I started cleaning. The flame arrestor looks like it has never been cleaned before. Holy crud bucket. Anyway after seeing that I decided I should go thru the TBI. Found a place I can send the injectors to be cleaned...
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    Volvo Penta DP-SM forward Propeller nut Normal or reverse thread?

    I have a new to me Volvo Penta 5.7GSi with a DP Sterndrive. The nut on the forward prop will not move. The rear prop and nut came right off no issues. I just want to validate that it is not a reverse thread on that nut before I force it. I also think they may have put the nut on backwards...
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