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    Freshwater cooling repair

    So close to completion. I noticed anti freeze in the discharge from my exhaust. I removed the heat exchanger from the engine and pressure tested the exchanger. It is leaking from fresh water side to raw water side. I have found the aftermarket kit installed by the previous owner. To replace it...
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    Obsolete parts

    So I have this 1995 5.8 FLPHUR Volvo Penta. Had some wire issues resolved, thanks Ron S and Gerry. New dilemma is the flywheel to flex plate studs. Broke 3. My local Penta dealers computer shows the parts listed as obsolete and no reference numbers. What should I do? The stud portion that goes...
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    After 4 years things get foggy

    Wire harness issues I have a 1970 Stamas express hard top(irrelevant) with a 1995 5.8 Volvo Penta FLPHUR 4V, fresh water cooled, Prestolite ignition, with a DP-S/ DP C1 drive. They, Penta, only used the ford for 2 years, if 3 ok. Does any one have a schematic of the engine harness/es plug/s...
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    Removal of 1969 outdrive

    I have to now remove the outdrive. It is an old one, 1969 or older Kiekhaefer drive. There are no external nuts or bolts such as the ones found on the alphas and such. It has a lift ring on top and fluted sides. Do I do this from the inside or from outside? Vin
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    Volvo exhaust pipe

    I have part numbers and was wondering if some one can tell me the difference. One is 3858872(supersedes 3855281) exhaust pipe kit. cost about 320.00 The other is 3851000 exhaust pipe cost about 900.00 My question is what is the difference and which one is the Y pipe only? I want to replace the...
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    Engine/ outdrive reinstall

    I have a 1996 5.8 with a DP-S drive. Should I put anything on the seals at the bell housing and transom plate intersection? They are 2 large o rings. This drive also has a raw water hose that goes thru the transom plate. I have the bolts out and elbow removed from the inside and have lubed it...
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    Pre alpha/Kiekhaefer drive

    All I can ask on this one is HELP. I am working on a buddies boat with an old Merc drive. The Kiekhaefer drive is an issue. WE can not find a prop, 17 spline, posted on the prop forum, nor can my local prop shop. Has any one changed out the lower for an Alpha 1 Gen 1. I have read you can...
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    Pre alpha prop

    Any one have an idea where to find an old 17 spline prop for an early KiaKiafa(spelling is off) drive? The other option so I am told is to change out the drive with an Alpha 1 Gen 1 lower. Feedback of all types is welcome... Vin
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