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    2003 Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-C No start

    We have been working on a problem that was intermittent, but now is permanent. We have a crank but no start. We feel we have fuel and we have a signal at the injectors. (by noid) We do not think we have spark at the plugs. We have checked the Crankshaft Position Sensor visually but not checked...
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    Run 5.7 Gi-C on stand

    I have a 2003 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-C I would like to run without the 10 pin connector connected. I did this in the past when I was rebuilding the engine several years ago but have forgotten which pins to connect on the engine 10 Pin connector to do this. If I remember correctly with I connect Pin...
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    5.7Gi-C - fuel pump connector

    I have a Four WInns with a 2003 VP 5.7Gi-C duoprop I have traced an intermittent fuel pressure issue to the connector on the low pressure pump. Sometimes I get the required 50 PSI but other times I only get 10-20 PSI. The connector on the fuel pump side is not replacable, and the male pins on...
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    Leaking Volvo Penta Steering Ram

    This is primarily an informational post on what I have done to correct a leak on a Volvo Penta Steering Ram. I have attached a picture of my type of steering ram (not my actual one) for reference. Mine has part number 3862210 on it -- I understand there are many others that are similar. A...
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    volvo fuel pressure 2003 5.7Gi-C

    I have just installed a rebuilt shortblock in a 2003 5.7Gi-C. It runs fine on muffs to any RPM. On the sea trial it did not develop enough power to get on plane. I have solved a fuel pressure regulator problem I found, but have also been checking out the fuel pump. This has the regular fuel cell...
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    2003 5.7Gi-C Engine Circulating pump passages

    I am rebuilding a 2003 5.7GI-C engine -(serial 4012080761) - and am installing the engine circulating pump. On the water pump there is a small passage on the fuel pump side that is not on the alternator side. The old block had a passage where this went into the block. On the new reman...
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    Electric brakes for occassional salt water

    Are any of the electric brakes suited for occasional saltwater -- but mostly fresh water use. I know there have been improvements over time in the electric brakes. I want to get a tandem trailer with a small SUV below -- and a boat above --- boat weight 2000 lbs -- SUV weight 3700 --- trailer...
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    plugging dip stick hole in new shortblock

    I am rebuilding a Volvo 5.7Gi-C. The dip stick goes into the fitting in the bottom of the oil pan. My question is this, what does Volvo use to plug the hole in the block where the dipstick would go in an automotive application? It looks like a soft plug perhaps? I do not see where they...
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    Volvo 5.7Gi-C engine coolant Temperature sensor (ECT)

    Can someone give me the proper volvo penta part number for this sensor The Volvo Penta iboats parts diagrams don't seem to have the correct identification just to clarify === engine is 2003 5.7Gi-C multiport fuel injection uses a thermistor at the thermostat housing -- provides a variable...
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    DP-SM GImbal Bearing

    I know I used to be able to find them on the transom assemblies on web sites with exploded drawings but they seem to have changed the drawings and I cannot locate the transom assemblies at either iboats, or Doug Russell. I need to know the correct Gimbal Bearing as well as a good source ---...
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