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    Hard to shift DP-S volvo

    Hey guys ,posted this problem last aug. with no reply sooo,I will try again with all the #s needed. (I hope!) Working on my 1997 Volvo Duoprop mod (DP-S p.n. 3868164, s.n.4112034408 starboard drive)Has twin outdrives pushed by 5.7 efi chevys.Problem is warm engines,idling at 650 rpm out o...
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    97 volvo dp hard shift

    Hi! Sold my good ol merc bravo and got a 1997 31ft Larson with twin 5.7efi/volvo duoprops.Runs great,problem is it is a BEAST to get out of gear!Acts like an alpha with the shift interrupt disconneced.The cables were replaced by the last owner in an attempt to fix this.With the engines off it...
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    !997 volvo duoprop hard to shift out of forward.

    Hi! Bought my first volvo DP! 1997 Larson 310 Cabrio,haz 2 ,5.7 chevy efi engines,followed by 2 volvo duoprops.Before it went in I replaced bellows -gimbal bearings-drain and refill drives with merc.high perf. gear oil. Now,it is in the water and runs great sept for the beast is damn near...
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    Replace carb/intake

    I am bout to replace the carb/intake on a 88,23ft 5.7,260,A1-21 pitch SeaRay and have seen yall post the correct pt#s for the two items.Takin off the Qjet & spreadbore intake and wanna go Edlbrock. HELP! p.s. fresh Jasper engine.
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    Stern drive lock removal

    Looking for suggestions on how to remove Monarch/Moor brand drive locks from these two '87 a-one drives! Boat was brought in for cable service and the owner bought this beast last year butt failed to secure the lock keys! These baby's are tough and rusty.Tryin for minimal drive damage (or course!).
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    stuck gimbal bearing

    Workin on an 88 maxum,350 mercruser,A-1,came in for spring maintaince and found drive FULL of water,drive bellows GONE,pressure tested on boat and could hear it leak out yoke seal so we TRYED to pull the drive with minimal luck.After tryin everything we could think of it was drive in the pry...
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    Ethanol

    Any opinions on ethanol-tainted gas for marine usage?? I see "Do not use ethanol in this boat"stickers on some boats with poly/plastic tanks and don't know what advice to give when axed!We live in an area where E.gas is all there is!So,wasssup! [STUPID ETHANOL!]
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