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    volvo coil design error

    A minor flaw in there design of coil mounting at the rear of an engine. Water from washing,wave action ,rain,etc that get on the coil starts to rust and swell the lamination's resulting in a no spark condition. Should this happen inspect the steel lamination's for rust and swelling. Any GM coil...
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    carpets test pic

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    for discussion

    alpha Gen II housing that was taking on a lot of water. Suspected of using regular bottom paint instead of outdrive paint over the years. What do you think?
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    quick question on shift cable setting volvo sx

    looking at the upper arm of the shift mechanism of the drive using a right hand prop rotation for fwd, the rod is attached to the stbd side of the arm ,witch way is fwd gear up or down ? installing a new box and motors not running yet.
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    Alpha1 and Alpha1 Gen II U joints

    There are two different U joints for these drives listed. Early for MC1 and Alpha1 and later for Alpha1 and GEN II type, Installed mine last year and missed the size difference in the cups. Never needed to trim up when running so never felt the banging.Heard the noise and pulled the drive and...
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    volvo low pressure fuel pumps

    If you have the volvo low pressure pump for your carb and the plug on topis acting you can replace it with the mercruiser one https://www.ebay.com/itm/296309249910 Works just like the volvo pump , bolts right up . You must remove 2 bolts and swing the bracket out of the way, screw on the...
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    shift cable thread insert repair

    developed this in 2019 and installed it in my boat, no issues so far For alpha1 and alpha gen ii housings Here you go 39/64 drill bit ..6094 , 1/4 inch pipe coupling, 1/4 x 18 NPSF tap , Red Loc-Tite. With 1 hex machined off, the O.D of the sleeve is .619 leaving a .010 press fit. Once...
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    how to determine the year 175 ocean pro

    been searching but no joy so far, can i use my 175 e-tec manual for it? 175 off shore G03178617 J175BXETR Thanks
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    anybody need a good used prop shaft??????????????

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    trying to find its application ,reverse gear

    Have been asked to track down the correct application for this gear.standard searches and old catalogs have shown nothing for this part number. 43-18577 , 43-18577T Than ks for any assistance
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    stuck gen II trim cylinders

    Should you experience this condition DO NOT USE A HAMMER, even a brass hammer will do damage if you pound on the shaft too hard. There is a tool you can easily modify to safely remove the cylinder.I have found that most other tools do not fit or work . A pitman arm remover tool . With a slight...
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    Imagine the impact!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    for your viewing pleasure
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    are your filters in the carb and vst clogged with a powder type substance?

    I have 3 boats with this issue and may have found a solution. This substance is born from water, ethanol, and gas ,it is a super fine powder smaller than 10 microns but larger than 2 microns. cannot be seen in the gas liquid, does not settle out of the liquid gas either , but will stop gas flow...
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    water sep filter head

    Mod Edit: Where can I find an OMC filter head 1in x 14 thread size? pvt message only Ed
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    Little bit of help needed

    Evinrude E175FPXSSR Have a overheat on a customers motor and I`m not that familiar with these. changed wp kit, no damage seen changed thermoststs ,no change ran with thermostats removed, no change dropped lower unit and put hose directly to the water inlet tube. No change to the overheating...
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    VP 2014 300Hp V8 duo-prop, 35 regal twin fly-by-wire

    All I know; Was being transported by water when the stbd motor, stbd riser/elbow had broken the water inlet to the elbow. Captain stated a Guardian shut down and came in on the other engine. R/R the water fitting connection . Motor does crank, electric fuel pump is heard, but motor will not run...
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    Old archived posts

    This has been repeated many times, do not post to old outdated posts.Those that do will find it locked. Consider them "Read Only" Start Your Own with your topic.
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    Inspecting fuel lines before you become one

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    serpentine belt number

    Customer has no paper work on this boat or engine, The belt is missing? customer is not totally honest on what took place either. Its a V6 Metric cast oil pan. PS low on the port side and alt high on the port side. Can anyone supply a number off their motor. Thanks
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    Do your electronics blink off when you start your motor?

    Easily solved by using a small AGM battery and a diode. With the diode in place TO the battery and a wire from the +12v side of the harness to the diode you will keep the battery charged when the engine is running and will not draw from it when starting the motor.
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