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    SX drive gear slippage

    I have 99 SX drive. I replaced all gaskets in the lower and upper drive. Now it is all back together. My question is when I put it in forward gear, it will free spin in one direction but not in the other. If I put it in reverse, it will free spin in the opposite direction (visa verse) but...
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    rust on choke plate

    I took a look at my choke plate this season to find rust all over it. I have done some work to remove any problems that may have caused this in the first place (removed water in the tank, new water separating fuel filter, etc.). My questions are: 1. Should I worry about removing the rust? 2...
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    strainer in lower unit of sx drive

    There is a strainer in the lower unit supply of the oil gallery. It seems to strain any large particulates that may end up in the lower unit. However, the parts manual show this part obsolete. I assume I could leave it out but any pro or cons to leaving it in. It is in good shape. Thanks
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    sealant or not on riser/elbows

    I have 99 volvo penta. I bought new gasket from Volvo for the riser to elbow connection. It specifically said it was a new desgin. The instructions say 'these do not require sealant'. The material appears to be something that will melt and seal as the engine heats up. However, I just came...
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    Another question on harmonic balancer bolt and washer

    I purchased a new harmonic balancer bolt and washer as recommended by another member on the forum. However, the seawater pump does not fit due to the thickness of the washer. From all the part breakdowns and drawing, it appears that the washer is a stepped, sunken washer-in order to fit under...
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    Are these spark plugs close enough?

    I have a 99 Volvo SX 5.7GL. I did a cross reference with Champion on my engine and they said I needed an RV15YC4. I purchased them and started to install. I looked at my manual to find the correct gap and the chart in the manual said the 5.0GS uses the Chapion RV15 but that the 5.7GL uses the...
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    part # ---> balancer bolt

    I have a Volvo 5.0GL (1999) I need to get a new balancer bolt and washer. I have search the part listing on the Volvo store but can't seem to find the part numbers. The breakdowns show all the parts but seem to omit the balancer bolt and washer. Anyone know where to get the diagram to get the...
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    flapper valve in exhaust?

    I have a 99 Volvo 5.0GL. I removed my exhaust bellows and found a set of flapper valves mounted on a shaft inside each of the exhaust pipes below the elbows. One was melted and the other one has melted off and fallen down. I have looked on the volvo parts breakdowns and I cannot find the...
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    Seawater pump wobbles-wrong balancer?

    purchased by boat used. Ever since then, my seawater pump does a slight wobble. It is screwed to balancer w/3 oem bolts. However, the bolts fit loosely in the holes of the pump so that it is hard to set the pump centered on the balancer-therefore, I got a wobble. It is possible I don't have...
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    corrosion protection on SS bolts in aluminum housing

    Have some corrosion on SS bolts in aluminum outdrive. Not a major problem but does anyone have any suggestion to keep corrosion to a minimum? Anode are working fine. How about marine grease? Thanks
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    corrosion prevention on SS bolts in aluminum housing

    Have some corrosion on SS bolts going into aluminum outdrive. Anode are doing fine but I is there something to help keep corrosion down? How about marine grease. Any thoughts? Thanks
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    Water/fuel separating funnel?

    I purchased a water separating funnel from West Marine, model WMF3C. It is supposed to filter water and dirt out of your tank when pumping from unknown quality sources, such as outside the US. I had gotten some water in my fuel tank. I was under the assumption that I could pump out the tank...
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    Aluminum anodes on aluminum outdrive-question

    I have 99 Volvo Penta SX outdrive. I am replacing my anodes. I use mostly in salt, sometimes brackish water. Current anodes are zinc. Been reading up and found aluminum seems to be the better choice due to its properties. My question is how does the 'aluminum' anode work when it is attached...
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    Question on fuel/wtr separator

    I have read that fuel water separators are cheap and therefore, once you get water in them or remove them, replace them. I am looking at replacing my standard fuel filter/water separator (looks like oil filter) with the one that has the metal bowl (to be able to drain and check). The...
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    Boat stall briefly after first start, then fires

    I have a 99 Volvo 5.0 GL-carbeurated. When I first fire the engine, it will runs for about 30 seconds and then stalls. I crank it a few times and then fires back up again and then runs fine. This seems to happen like clockwork. Doesn't happen during the day while it is being used. Only...
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    Question on fuel filter gasket

    I replaced my fuel filter/water separator this spring. Got a Sierra that was required for the boat. This filter looks like an oil filter-has a gasket and spins onto the fuel pump. My question involves the gasket. I had to take the filter off this week and the gasket had expanded. :confused...
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    prop hub v. pitch adjustment

    Bought a new boat, previous owner included what appeared to be an unused 3-blade 21 pitch SS prop. Put prop on and did not rotate straight. Took it to prop shop and he said hub was off center and said he could re-hub. When I went back he told me he tried two hub and couldn't get it straight...
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    can oil pand drain thread be repaired?

    Found out the reason my motor doesn't have a dipstick is the drain hole threads are stripped. Can the threads in an oil pan be repaired or do I need to buy new pan?
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    Is this a problem, 2-bolt and no splash shield

    Bought my boat used and have had to fix so much @(%$*@ stuff that the previous owner didn't do. Previous owner had the 5.0 GL replaced with a 5.7 block. I had to change oil pan gasket and in doing so, I found two issues I would like to know if they are problems. 1. Block is only 2-bolt main...
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    Help-SS bolt stuck in Al. housing

    So I tried to remove trim sensor on my Volvo SX drive. Both nuts sheered off. Now I saw in the forum someone said to use heat to get it out. How much and how to apply to get it unstuck? Seems like I can't use a torch since bolts in the painted outdrive. Have already doused with PB Blaster...
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