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    Bonehead Move on my VP 3.0 SX-M - Cooked Water Pump?

    DOH!!! So I was out this weekend and I am pretty sure I burned up my water pump. I was out in the salt 2 weeks ago and when I got home I wanted to run Salt Away thru the system so used the flush port inside the motor compartment vs the earmuff method on the outdrive. Got a phone call during all...
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    Pivot Housing Bolts Stuck!!

    Removed my drive and trying to remove the pivot housing - all so I can replace a stinking trim hose. Everything was going fairly smoothly but I am stuck at the pivot housing bolts. I put the 1/2" hex drive socket on there and crank so hard it dang near lifts the boat. I stood on the stbd side...
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    2004 SX-M Trim Cylinder Hose Replacement

    Hey guys, so the lower port hose is leaking on the end at the cylinder. From the looks of it, it is leaking where the tubing enters the metal fitting/cap that attaches to the rubber hose. I bought a new hose to replace it and I would sure like to do it without removing the stern drive. I have...
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    How To Install a Remote Aux Fuel Tank

    Hey guys, I have a Striper 1851 WA with 3L VP I/O and I bought a 3 gal Yamaha portable fuel tank that I want to install as a remote fuel tank as a backup in case I run out of gas or have fuel issues in my main tank. Looking for advice on how to plumb it to my main and kicker motors with a...
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    2004 SX-M Trim Sender

    Hello everyone, I cant find my darn repair manual anywhere to lookup the correct part number for the trim sender on my outdrive. I am not getting a correct reading on my gauge so I want to see about replacing it and want to get an idea of the cost - which looks like about $150? I have read...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Trim Cylinder Removal & Rebuild

    Hey guys, first time poster. Apologies in advance for the long post! I?ve been lurking around here for awhile, reading some of the threads, they have been very helpful! So I decided to create an account and post some info on my recent repair. I dont think any of this is really ?new? info that...
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