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    Volvo Penta Fuel Pump Whining Noise

    Hi. My fuel pump is making a high pitch whining noise. The boat initially wouldn’t start so I thought it was because of 2 year old gas. I changed the filter and drained some gas and there was no blockage. The gas was good too. I reconnected everything and the engine started but fuel pump (I...
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    Oil underneath the engine - VP 5.0 GIPEFS

    Hello Everyone, I noticed underneath my engine in the bilge is really dirty with black gunk material and some oil looking fluid. I shopvacced as much as possible but couple of days later I saw some more oil looking fluid accumulating. Its not much but there is definitely some. I don’t seem to...
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    Is this fuel pump setup correct/safe?

    Hello Everyone, Is this fuel pump setup on VP 5.0 GIPEFS normal? A friend of mine told me it is a car fuel pump but I am not sure so I thought I should ask to see what ya’ll think. Pictures are attached. Thanks!
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    Trailer castle nut with no cotter pin or washer

    Hello Everyone, I was trying to pack my boat trailer bearings today but noticed there is no cotter pin or washer. I tried turning it loose but it won’t budge. Does anyone know what kind of castle nuts I am dealing with and how they can be opened?
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    VP 5.0 GIPEFS running cold

    Hello Everyone, My engine is running at about 100 degrees. My temp gauge is always cold and my IR gun shows 100 or less across the engine. It is an injector engine and someone experienced told me it has to run at 160 or my injectors won’t work properly. Is the problem with my thermostat and...
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    Oil leaking from between stern drive and propeller

    Hello Everyone, Yesterday I ran the boat (2000 Four Winns Cruiser with VP V8 5.0 L engine) on muffs and today I noticed oil leaking from the bottom of propeller onto the stern dripping down. I have never seem this before. Can someone please shed some light into what is happening with this boat...
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