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    Finally figured out why it was overheating, it was between the cases

    I have a 02 Glastron GX 205 that had an overheated motor. Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E with SX-M. I replaced it but my temps were going up over 175 and then bounce or stay hot. I finally pulled the outdrive and determined that the exhaust and the intake water were mixing. I taped over the low...
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    Has anyone else seen this pattern?

    I bought a 2002 Glastron GX 205 with a Volvo Penta (Chevy)5.0 GL-E, Single prop SX outdrive. The previous owner had overheated the engine and replaced it in 2004. Then overheated it again in 2006 they neglected it and I bought it last fall. Today I found an ad for the same type of Glastron...
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    The Project Chapter 3: Surprise me

    Now that the stern drive was out I figured it was time for the motor. I knew this one was junk when I bought it. I got it up off the floor of the boat and noticed a sticker on the oil pan, 31-8-04, hmmmm. I double checked the records they (the paid off loan and the trailer title) say the boat...
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    The Project: Chapter 2, I don't think this is supposed to look like that.

    So, I'm finally pulling the stern drive out after much prying. Ker-splash and this is what I saw. Time for a new gimble bearing and bellows?? Since it had the heads and the intake manifold off water did get into the engine. I would say it's up to the cam shaft! I imagine it's possible it...
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    The Project: Chapter 1, sterndrive having separation issues

    Well, I have attempted to take my Volvo Penta SX-M stern drive off today and have failed. Thanks to Don, I have the manual. I have gone though the steps from pages 228 to 230. The shift cable is out, the shaft for the trim cylinders is out and the six nuts are off. Step 10 "Pull sterndrive...
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    The Project

    I find that one of the keys to being a successful mechanic is keeping your emotions in check. Well, I've been a bad mechanic. I bought a 2002 Glastron with a Volvo Penta Chevy 5.0 GL E that overheated. The people were smart enough to have it taken apart and left in pieces in the engine...
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