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    Volvo penta 570a ccheyv 350 intake manifold too hot HELP please!

    Hello all I need some advice. I recently replaced my head gaskets on a fairly new engine rebuild (20 hrs.) The port side head gasket was blown. Middle two cylinders were blown and eating coolant. Closed loop cooling system btw. Upon start and test run today with a new thermostat 160 degree...
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    Confusing Outdrive Pressure / Vacuum Test Results

    Hello all, I'm looking for some help regarding some confusing pressure and vacuum results. Today i did a pressure and vacuum test on my 290DP-A volvo outdrive exactly how the manual says to do it. Everything checked out perfectly no drop what so ever in the pressure test at 120kPa and no drop...
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    Raw Water Pump Bearing Removal

    Hello all, We are in need of a new impeller and figure we will change out the bearing and seal while we are at it. http://www.marinepowerservice.com/BoatingStore/lookup_parts_volvo4.cfm?profileID=193457&parent_cat=454917&parent_cat1=454920 Shows all parts. I found the bearing OEM pretty...
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    Volvo 290DP-A Bringing it to life

    Hello all, My dad and i are getting the boat done and are about to take the outdrive apart. the unit looks to be in pretty good condition but we are going to take it all apart and make sure its good. What should we check and replace. Should we replace all seal and o rings or only if they are...
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    Engine Rebuild Stroke or Stock

    Hello all, My dad and i are rebuilding the volvo penta 570a that came with our boat. We are trying to decide whether or not to stroke it or keep it stock. Would like to hear anything you guys have to offer whether it's been something you've heard or experienced. We are thinking we might need...
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    New Here, First Project

    Hello All, I would just like like to say hello to all. My dad and I have just bought our first fishing boat! We are very excited to start this project. We are not to sure on the exact model, if anyone knows that would be nice to know. It is a 1973 24' has a 1989-93 volvo penta v8 i haven't...
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    What to expect? First Project

    Hello all! I am New, first post here, but sure not to be my last. My pop's and i have found ourselves a guy with a 66 20' mini cabin tri-hull and i forgot the brand. It's been in his family from the beginning. It will need a little fiberglass work, all new electric, work inside the cabin. And...
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