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    ethylene glycol vs propylene glycol freeze protection

    for the record-red rv type [propylene glycol ] solution uses a different tester than [automotive] ethylene glycol solution. napa sells both.
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    winterization pundits VP DPSM 2001

    2001 fwc 5.0 gxi. i disconnect the seawater pick up hose to my power steering cooler and attach a 5 gallon bucket [positioned above engine with nipple and clear hose]fill with fresh water and start engine and flush.note:my sea water pump will draw down 5 gallons in the bucket very quickly i then...
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    any hope for bellows antifoul protection?

    after 13 months in salt water had my fair share of oysters and barnacles on my 2001 VP I/O. oysters were growing between driveshaft bellows and exhaust bellows.i am now applying primocon and non copper Pacifica Plus to aluminum parts but what can be applied to bellows and hose? i've heard...
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    gimbal to coupler align use hammer or ?

    this is a don s copy and paste-my question-do i bump or tap with a brass hammer,deadblow or just with my fist? The first thing you should have done is to align the inner part of the gimbal bearing to the coupler. This is done with the alignment bar by moving the inside of the bearing around...
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    outdrive removed can i start my engine?

    VP 5.0 PEFS TBI year 2000-pulled I/O for repairs but would like to start engine to flush out my seawater side. i feed the hose to my heat exchanger as i have done many times before but never with drive removed.
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    can i use spare drive shaft for gimbal alignment

    VP SX-M style transom set up.i don't have an alignment tool but do have a spare u joint shaft assy. i would like to leave the o-rings off and use it to check alignment.
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    SX-M trim cylinder seal kit available?

    one of my 2001 dps-m sx-m trim cylinders is weeping at the rod? at msrp of 465.00 each i would like to make an attempt to reseal it. any advice or part numbers would be appreciated.
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    Alodine question

    Farrow blasted my 2001 VP outdrive down to clean metal-my question is after aluma prep and rinse and dry how do i apply a chromate conversion such as alodine. does it get rinsed off? how long before it sits before i apply paint or anti foul?
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    who sells stainless zerk fittings?

    needed to replace grease tube on 2001 DPS-M VP drive.
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    dpsm vac psi check

    pulled my 2001 DPSM unit and psi checked via adapter at dipstick.-holds 11psi for several hrs.have not done vac test yet.but, i did leave gear lube in as it looks good.does leaving gear lube affect integrity of tests?
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    where to post WTB drive

    where do i post as i am looking to buy a drive.
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    barnacles-trilux not working divers are busy

    n carolina barnacles are winning on my VP outdrive.Trilux is not working.are there any self polishing coatings for sterndrives.anybody heard of Marine SPC 99 - Self Polishing Copolymer Antifouling?
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    What Is Normal Riser Back Pressure

    2000 Vp 5.0 Gi With Heat Exchanger-when I Remove Small Pipe Plug To Water Jacket At Riser I Get What Feels Like Exhaust Pulses. Is This Normal? Lately Risers Getting Hotter And I Thought Maybe My Impeller Cannot Over Come This Pressure. Any Help Would Be Appreciated.
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    Vp Fuel Cell Coolant Tube At Riser

    When I Pull The Small Coolant Tube At My Starboard Riser From The Fuel Cell I Feel An Air Pulsation At The Riser Nipple.is This Normal? Having Problems With New Impeller Install Not Priming-thought Maybe This Pulsing Air My Be Pushing Against Water Flow.:(2000 Gi 5.0 Enclosed Cooling Application.
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    2000 Vp 5.0gi Impeller Install ?

    Old Impeller Did Not Have Dime Size Rubber Seal For The End Of The Shaft In My Front Engine Mounted Seawater Pump-new Kit Does-what Is It For?
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    Tbi Injector Screen Is There One?

    2000 Vp 5.0 Gi-is There A Filter Screen In The Tbi That Should Be Checked? 800 Hrs On Unit.
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    Whats Your Riser Temp?

    Volvo Penta / Merc Cruiser. Mine Typically Is Seawater Temp Plus 15-25 Degrees Shot With A Temp Gun.maine @ 50 Sea Water Got 71 Degrees At Riser-n Carolina @ 86 Sea Water Got 112 Degrees. All At Idle W/ Fwc Engine Only.;)
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