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    Removing rusted oil pan

    I have a 2004 model Larson cabrio 260 with a Volvo penta 5.7 gxi f. The oil pan has rusted through ,just a few pin holes, but enough to make it look like a major leak. I was wondering if it would be possible to remove and replace the pan WITHOUT removing the engine from the boat. The engine...
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    Can't read my data plate on Mercury inflatable.

    I need to read my data plate on my Mercury inflatable to be able to order a new inflatable floor but it is corroded to the point where it is hard to read. Is there a way to bring back the numbers under the corrosion on the aluminium plate? Cheers in advance, Greg.
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    Volvo5.7 gxi-f exhaust"y" pipe

    I have a 5.7 gxi-f in a 26 ft Larson, the y pipe at the back of the engine has corroded through and is leaking water into the bilge at a great rate. The workshop manual says the engine must come out to replace it, can it be done any other way? Thanks for any feedback in advance, Lakemac
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    Reason for Alarm

    I have read many threads both on this site and other boat forum sites about alarms going off on Volvo engines. Most will point to a faulty sensor /sender for exhaust or oil pressure. My own engine, a 5.7 litre GXI-f has been alarming in a progressively worse pattern for 6 months. I have fitted...
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    Volvo prop stuck

    I am sure this question has been asked somewhere on this site but I can't find where,so apologies if I am going over old ground.I have a 2004 Larson with a Volvo duo prop drive fitted.The small ID plate on the side reads DP-5M. The drive is due for service and of course to change the oil both...
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    Alarming alarms

    I have a Volvo 5.7GXI (2004) in a Larson Cabrio 260 that has been alarming spasmodically the last couple of times I have been out in it. Both times I have been traveling at top speed (approx 4200 revs and 35 knots) when the alarm has gone off and the revs governed back. The first time I checked...
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    Inflatable Cleaning

    I have recently purchased a secondhand 2.4 Qiucksilver airdeck. Its in great condition except for being very dirty. It cleaned up well with some mild detergent but because it is white it is still showing what seems to be greasy fingerprints all over it, probably from grease off the outboard...
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    generator worries

    Not too sure if I have found the right place for my problems?? I am trying to service a 6kva Onan generator that is on a friends 38ft Regal Commador. By service I mean I am trying to stop it asphyxiating me and my family every time he rafts up to us,and starts it to heat up his lunch with his...
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    Johnson 5HP?

    My first post so I apologize in advance for any rule violations. I recently purchased a 1998 5hp Jonhson, model J5REC. I had a carby problem which I have solved through these forums (needed a good clean out). But I have noticed that the horse powers listed for this forum are either a 5.5hp or a...
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