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    Please show me a better way to winterize

    I have been winterizing my 1996 5.0 FL Volvo SX for the same way the past ten years with good results. BUT, it takes close to four hours! There must be a better way. First I remove and drain the two hoses on the raw water pump and reattach. Then remove and drain the large hose from the...
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    Can we finally track down this electrical gremlin?

    I have a 1995 5.0 FL volvo/sx "HU" engine. For the past six years that I have had it, it often will not react to the "start" position with the ingition key. No starter turning or relay clicking, just the insturments working with about 9 volts showing. Trusted mechanics have looked at this and...
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    gear lube color question

    A question about gear lube color for the Volvo SX. Last fall I refilled the outdrive but can't remember what brand. I left it a little low knowing I would check it in the spring. This spring the lube that spilled as I connected the fill pump was green but the lube I was pumping in was tan color...
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    sx lube choices

    As there are no Volvo dealers less than an hours drive I've always used West Marine outdrive lube with no problem but they now have so many types all guarented "not void any manufactures" warrenty I don't know which to choose. The sales person recommended Quicksilver drive lube. What brands or...
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    How to restore waterskis

    How should I best go about restoring my old **** Pope Cypress Garden water skis? Anything other than sanding before varnish and what varnish to use? Most of all, anyplace I can get repro or NOS rubber binding parts? Hope to also actually use them again. Thanks.
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    "Not Good Vibrations" from my baby

    Hello all. Finally got into the water. It seems to me that the boat has a vibration from 1500 to 2000 rpm. Not over or under that. Will check plug wires with timing light this weekend. Any other ideas? 1995 Volvo 302 HU with SX outdrive. Thanks, Larry
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    Thermostat temp 140 vs 160

    Does anyone know the difference in temp range for salt water vs fresh water? I remember different temps were recommed here but can't find the old post.
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    Went from P0401 to P0402 OBD code

    After replacing the DFPS on my 2002 6 cyl Explorer the check engine light (P0401-restricted ERG flow) stayed off for several thoushand miles but just came back on with P0402-excesive ERG flow. Does this mean the ERG valve must be replaced? I'm sorry I got the new DFPS valve from AdvanceAuto and...
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    OBD: EGR flow insufficient

    Anyone know what "EGR flow insufficient" error means and where the EGR is on a 2002 Explorer? Thanks for your help.
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    Overheat after grounding

    Last evening we ran into a sandbank at 20 mph and came to a very abrupt stop. (the shoals of Great Bay are a confusing mismash of various different style floating bouys intermixed with various different style fixed markers marking various channels) No one was hurt and there was still enough...
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    in the hull mounting option

    I read in the West Marine catalog the a transducer can be mounted the hull using either epoxy OR silicone. Has anyone used a silicone adhesive to do this? Which one? I don't mind using epoxy but not sure how the transducer would ever be removed.
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    need shallow water fish finder recommendation

    Looking to replace the digital depth finder I have now with a B/W basic fish finder. The Humminbirs Pirrana series would be fine but I have read that they are not really intended for depths below three feet. Any experince, recommedations would be greatly appreciated.
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    How to inspect a diesel?

    Hope this is the right forum; How are diesel engines checked out? Compression test? Injector spray? Couldn't find much using search function. Are there any sites dedicated to marine diesels? Thanks much.
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    Need help finding boat cover

    I could use some help finding a winter storage cover for my Four Winns 200 Horizon. The usual covers I find only cover down to the rub rails at best. I'm looking for one that covers down to the chines. Thanks for your help.
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    A Winterization Mystery/Miracle

    With all the recent posts about draining cooling systems and the repeated reports of boaters only draining and never having a problem I thought some might find my experience from last winter helpful. Last fall was my first with an I/O set up. I warmed the engine up on muffs for 20 minutes. The...
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    Winter rack storage?

    Does winter rack storage stress a hull? I considering leaving my boat on the manufacture supplied custom trailer, covered outside vs covered rack storage. But the rack supports are just two 18" wood rails at the stern and a carpeted I-beam under the front keel. It is rack stored for four months...
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    When do you change your fuel filter?

    I have always changed my fuel filter in the fall. However with E10 gas would it make more sense to change it after one or two tankfuls in the spring? The idea would be to get any water out from phase seperation over the winter. I only run the engine about 50 hrs a season so changing the filter...
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    SX reverse question

    Being new to IOs I'm not sure what to expect. How long a delay is there when shifting into reverse? My SX always shifts immediately into forward but very often when shifting into revese the unit stays in neutral then I rev the engine, then it shifts into reverse. This usually happens while...
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    Temporary in hull transducer.

    Is there any adhesive that can be used to temporarily be used to hold a transducer in a in the hull instillation?
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    Old Geyser Needs Help

    How much throtle do you give to get a skier started? I haven't skied in over 15 years but at over 50 still feel active enough. Yet the tow rope was pulled from hands on every try. I forgot to use a baseball-bat grip but never did before anyway. The driver was accelerating to about 2500 to 3000...
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