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    what would cause my upper pipe to lower pipe hose on port side exhaust to pop?

    I just replaced the hose on my port side exhaust and it burst again. a mechanic told me it could be a exhaust restriction like my flapper fell off but i cant seem to find them. I ran an electrica wire pulling snake through the y-pipe and it is free of restrictions. I did not get an overheat...
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    what prop do i need?

    I have a 1995 245 four winns sundowner with a Volvo penta 58fihuece sx drive. Thanks Jimedac
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    changing exhaust bellows

    How difficult is it to change an exhaust bellows on an 5.8 fihuece? Tnanx Jc
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    anyone know where i can find a fuel system workshop manual for 1995 volvo pent 5.8fi?

    thanks jimedac
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    defective prop?

    Can a defective prop drop my wot rpms from 4300 to 3000? Thanks jimedac
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    Unable to reach wot don't know what else to do.

    I have been trying to resolve a problem which started shortly after changing spark plugs. I cannot seem to rev past 3000 rpms I used to get 4200 rpms. I have a 1995 volvo penta 5.8fihu Here is what i have done. 1.) changed plugs twice I now have the same type plugs as original. 2.) Set my gap...
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    does the (sticky) pressure test apply to efi engines?

    I was wondering if the sticky fuel test applies to fuel injected engines as well with respect to the air bubbles and the vacum test? thanks jimedac
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    Engine codes on 1995 (ford) volvo penta

    does anyone know how i can check engine codes on my 5.8fiphuece volvo penta engine? Or can it only be done at a repair shop? thanks jimedac
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    anyone know if i can use an automotive obdi code reader on my boat

    Thanks jimedac
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    don s please help

    don you seem to be the voice of reason around here. I have a question can i use an obdI auto code reader to read codes on my 1995 volvo penta.
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    anyone know where i can get spark plug wires for 1995 volvo penta 58faphue 5.8fi

    anyone know where i can buy a set of wires? and a set of manuals. thanks jimedac
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    1995 volvo penta 5.8l fi won't go over 3000 rpms

    After replacing my spark plugs the boat ran fine for 20 minutes. I anchored for a couple of hours and when i left the beach i could not get past 3000 rpms. Since then i have. 1.) rechecked the gap ok 2.) checked the spark ok 3.) replaced distributor cap and rotor 4.) replaced fuel filter 5.)...
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