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    Overheating during cruising but normal under idle

    Hey all, Was pulling the kids on the tube today at about 3200 rpm for about 30 mins or so, stopped to get the kids in the boat and got a high temp alarm…. Temp gauge went up to about 180ish. I shut down and waited a few mins, started back up and idled to our cove at about 1500 rpm’s and temp...
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    Throttle lever afjustment

    Is there an adjustment to tighten the throttle? It slips back when I advance to low rpm cruise… keeps popping back
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    EFI specs for techmate pro

    Hi all, 2004 5.0gxi-D. Looking for all the specs that I can compare techmate pro output to. Not finding anything in any of the manuals I have. Suggestions? Thanks
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    No start issue - likely fuel pump

    Howdy all, after changing manifolds/risers and full tune up, I fired up the boat in the driveway and had a no start condition. Motor cranked and sounded like it wanted to start but dies... went through all my work and found new #8 plug wire broken at the plug end, so replaced and it started up...
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    Water pump screws

    Changing out my impeller and snapped one of the screws. Housing is brass?? Guess the screws are as well. Having a hard time finding replacements in brass. They are M5-.8 x12mm. What other metal can i use that won’t cause an issue?
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    Riser gaskets

    Which ones would you use and why? The red ones came with the Barr elbows; The metal ones are supposedly OEM. If the metal ones are used, I’m assuming the little ridge running along the middle faces up to the elbow? Or does that even matter? I’m installing new OEM manifolds and Barr elbows and...
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    Exhaust manifold tap size

    What is the tap size? I believe it’s 3/8” but wanted to confirm and should I use taper, plug or bottom? TIA
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    Glad I decided to replace my manifolds!

    I was very close to just replacing the gaskets between the manifolds and elbows, but decided since it’s a new to me boat (relatively speaking) I’d just replace them and be safe. Glad I did. Lots of hidden rust up against the block on the starboard side. Also there was what looks like a bit of...
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    Replace or

    thoughts? Got the gasket surface good and flat. One of the inside walls is a bit thin though in a spot.
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    Sticky links are mis-directed

    Not sure if I'm missing something but the links for the #3 volvo penta information and #11 How to: Winterize your engine and drive in the "Adults Only" and "Must Have technical info for diyer's" Threads are directed to some thread that is not correct. Can someone look into this? Thanks
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    Battery Voltage

    Hi All, last season i noticed my voltage gauge on the dash reading a bit low; did some research and checking with my multi meter and determined it was the alternator. Replaced the alternator beginning of this season and just took her out for the first trip. Boat ran great, but gauge still reads...
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    Alternator Replacement

    Need to replace my alternator. It is original to the boat - 2004. Is it worth the extra $$ to go with oem on this or ok to do aftermarket. I’ve used DB electrical alternator on my last boat and had an issue with the pulley being out of wack. Thoughts?
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    End of season stumble

    Just took the boat out of the lake yesterday after about 5-1/2 months and 45 hours of flawless operation except the last two times out i noticed a bit of a stumble or kinda like a miss at high rpm... cruising at 3500 rpm or higher. Low rpm and idle is fine. I plan to winterize and do my usual...
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    Shift cable retainer nut size

    Anyone know the size and thread of the retainer nut that goes on the end of the shift cable at the shift mechanism? Lost mine and have tried several but all seem to be wrong thread. Thanks
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    Stuttering and stall on throttle advance.

    Hey all, 5.0 GXI-D with reman block in 2016. Runs good but noticed that at cold startup the motor cuts out right away. Restarts with no issue (usually only one time) and idles fine. When it’s cold, if I advance the throttle it sputters and sounds like it’s gonna stall unless I set the throttle...
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    SX outdrive

    just had my outdrive re-sealed and have a concern... the drive is currently still off the boat as Just also finished painting it. When toggle the gear lever and turn the input shaft, the prop shaft will spin but if I hold it, it will stop like the gears aren’t engaged all the way or something...
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    SX-M pivot pin frozen in trim ram

    I’m in the process of repainting my outdrive and need to remove the trim rams. The rear pivot pin is completely frozen in one of trim rams and won’t budge. I’ve tried hanging on it with all my weight and nothing. Any tips? Worried about using heat around the trim ram.
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    Gimbal Bearing - which way should it face

    One side of the bearing is flush all around the other side has two indentations/tabs/cutouts. Which way should the bearing face when installing? Thanks
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    Gimbal Bearing and oil seal

    I’m prepping to replace the gimbal bearing on my SX-M (first time) and the kit I got came with a transom oil seal which apparently is located behind the gimbal bearing. What is the purpose of the oil seal and does it need to be replaced as part of regular maintenance? Thanks
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    Milky outdrive oil

    Started the winterization process today and figured I'd change out the gear oil first. Well it's as milky as milky oil gets.... A little background, purchased this boat last fall and had the prop shaft seal replaced by the dealer because I noticed it was leaking during the inspection. When I...
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