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    Bellows adhesive or not?

    Im installing new U joint and exhaust bellows on an 07 SX-A drive. Neither the instructions that came with the OE kit, or the service manual call for adhesive. However my sealing surfaces were a bit corroded. After cleaning them up they are a little bit pitted. I’m considering using adhesive...
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    Gimbal oil seal replacement

    Hello all I’ve got all new parts and tools to replace my gimbal bearing and oil seal. I’ve found lots of videos on replacing the bearing and feel pretty comfortable with tackling that. However I’ve found almost nothing on changing the seal. So I’m hoping for some good pointers on that. Thanks in...
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    Shift cable seals part numbers

    I pulled my SX-A drive today. I’ll be replacing the gimbal bearing and both bellows. I found part numbers for everything on the Volvo webpage. However I also need shift cable seals and can’t seem to find them in any of the Volvo parts diagrams. Does anyone know where I might find these?
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    Gimbal bearing lubrication without zirc fitting

    Hi all, My Volvo SX drive on 07 Hurricane has no zirc fitting to lube the gimbal bearing. I’m planning to pull the drive for routine service and want to know if I can manually lube the bearing by hand? Thanks
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    Parts lists with part numbers

    Hi I’ve got a 2007 5.0GXI G and I’m having trouble looking up my serpentine belt part number. My shop manual doesn’t list any part numbers. Is there a separate manual or reference somewhere to easily look up part numbers for a model year or serial series engine? Thanks
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    Standard US sending unit resistances

    Hi gang, Volvo 5.0GXi with Faria gauges. I’m looking at replacing my gauge set but have concerns my Faria gauge sending units may not have standard US resistances to enable a new set of Sierra gauges to read correctly. I’ve searched but it’s difficult to find much info on this topic. Wondering...
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    New to Volvo family

    Hello everyone I just bought my first Volvo powered boat. A 07 Hurricane 202 with 5.0gXi. I know I’ll be spending a lot of time here learning this new system. I’ve been a Merc man my whole life as was my dad, so this is all new to me. I just wanted to say hi and for sure I’ll be seeing you around.
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    Purple instrument wire no power

    Hi guys 07 Hurricane 5.0gxi with no power on the purple instrument wires. Ground on instruments is good. I do have ignition power. All fuses at the helm are good as well as the ones in the engine bay fuse box. Is there a relay that the key switch energizes or something? I’ve followed the wire...
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    1997 Hurricane 5.7gi how to service engine?

    Hello Hurricaners! I’m looking at a 1997 Hurricane deck boat that looks to be in excellent condition. I do all of my own boat service and repair. From the photos the engine appears to literally sit in a hole. I can’t see how to access anything like spark plugs, starter, oil filter, drain pecock...
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    5.7L rebuild and upgrade to vortec heads

    Hi all The 1984 5.7L in our Dixie stern drive ski boat is closing in on 1150 hours. She still gets it’s done but I know if I keep her the day is coming for the inevitable rebuild. I’ve heard that a decent power gain can be found by upgrading to vortec heads. I’d like to get an education in...
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    Power trim check valve?

    Hi guys. Alpha 1 gen 1 outdrive. The drive creeps down fairly quickly and I continually have to bump it back up. It will actually creep down on the trailer just by gravity. Do I have a check valve in the hydraulic system bad?
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    5.7L 1984, Rough idle at start up, then ok after a minute or so

    Extremely rough idle upon start up, as if two plug wires are off. Tachometer goes ape s*&t. Then suddenly smooths out after about 1 minute. It's not the choke. It seems ignition related. Could I have a couple plugs failing to fire but then start working? That's exactly how it acts.
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    Starter for 1984 5.7L I/O Mercruiserl

    So I’m experiencing some weak cranking after the boat is hot. Like after swapping skiers. All connections are tight, and my alternator is producing 13.5 volts at idle, and my battery is only a year or two old. I’m thinking it’s the starter or starter solenoid. But I’m having the darndest time...
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    1984 5.7L 260HP timing chain question

    I know I have between 6 and 7 degrees of slack in my timing chain. And I suspect this is the cause of lower than normal engine vacuum and WOT. I'm undecided but considering replacing the chain. Looking at new ones I see they are around $100 or more just for the chain. Looking at the chain for a...
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    couple questions about U joint bellow replacement on Alpha One

    Going strictly by the manual, it doesn't say to apply bellows adhesive to the gimbal flange, only on the bell housing flange. I assume this is just an oversight and the adhesive should also go on the gimbal flange as well. Also, my new bellows came with two clips. Again, the manual only makes...
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    Alpha 1 gen 1 U joint bellows

    So I pulled the outdrive yesterday and did a close inspection of my U joint bellows. I did find a hole about two ribs back from the gimbal bearing at about 11 o’clock on the port side. I could just push my index finger through the hole. And it felt rough like something had rubbed a hole there...
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    Protectant spray for bindings

    I’ve looked off and on for years for something to spray on my ski bindings to protect them from dry rotting. I’m not having much luck. I’ve been using an Armorall type product but it doesn’t seem to help. I’ve actually had people tell me it could be harmful to neoprene. I’ve definitely noticed...
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    U joint bellows inspection Alpha one Gen one

    I am getting water in the boat coming in from the drive shaft hole. I had this problem about 5 years ago and it was the U joint bellows. The only local shop available to me repaired it. I have since learned from other experiences that this shop can do some less than stellar work. I won't go into...
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    1984 5.7L Q-jet no fast idle screw

    my Q-jet does not have a fast idle screw, or the little tang that the screw goes in to. It makes it tough at start up until the engine is warm. I have electric choke and adjusted per manual. But unless I stay in neutral with the throttle reved up to around 1500 or so she just wants to stall. Are...
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    3" thru hull exhaust too loud, want to tone it down

    First let me apologize for posting something that seems to have been kicked around a lot on various forums. But despite hours of searching I still can't find a practical or affordable solution. I have a 5.7L sterndirve Mercruiser in a 19' 1984 Dixie ski boat with 3" thru hull exhaust. It's just...
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