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  1. FluffyChicken

    Volvo Penta Trim Questions

    Hello, 5.0GXI with an SX-M outdrive in case it matters. To be completely honest, even with my other boats in the past, I never really paid too much attention to my trim. Nose all the way down, get on plane as fast as possible and then I only bump the nose up a bit after getting on plane just...
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    Lowrance Transducer Cracked

    Unfortunately the boat came cracked like this. Bracket is also snapped a bit needs replaced. Is this outer cracked shell just a shell and the unit inside is sealed? It was definitely working last time I used it just curious if it should be replaced?? Thanks
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    Carrier/Pinion Bearings Feel Lumpy

    I was attempting to set the rolling torque on this SX-M carrier over the weekend. As I got closer to the final torque spec the bearings started to feel "lumpy". Not gritty or anything. Its just smooth then resistance then smooth ect. The races feel smooth as can be and visually the rollers look...
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    VP SX-M Carrier Bearing Seal - New Seal Missing Second Spring/Lip

    Hello. Just want to make sure that VP changed the design for sure on this seal before I install it. Also I'm assuming I should install it where the flat side is out with the new design like in picture labeled "1"? VP Part Number - 3852272 Thanks
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    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    My carrier seal is leaking and I kind of wanted to do u-joints anyhow. I get a low wum wum wum when turning. I have a few questions if someone can help me. 1. Can I reuse the shims? they popped off in perfect condition. Im hoping that what i read about the oring being the seal is true and I...
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    Torque Spec For Remote Filter Adapter Main Bolt??

    Anyone have any idea on the torque spec for this bolt with oring? VP manual says 26-30 ft for oil filter adapter fitting but that may be the main adapter in the block not sure? Thanks
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    Remove One Exhaust Bolt - Need to redo all bolts with new gasket?

    I accidently misplaced my remote oil system when swapping my 5.0gxi last summer so I ran the boat with the oil filter installed direct to the block. Thankfully I shouldn't have too much issue getting to the filter. I ended up procuring a remote setup over the winter which is in nice shape and...
  8. FluffyChicken

    New(ish) motor is in! - Lifter tick?

    Whelp got the Silverado Vortec motor in! Started up quickly but I seem to have a tick going on. Sound like a standard lifter tick? Should I pull the rocker cover and adjust while running? Is having a lifter tick semi common after a partial rebuild? Followed all the guides online the best I could.
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    5.0GXI Initial Timing Setup - Swapped motor.

    Hello, Been doing a lot of searching and have the VP shop manual but still feel a bit confused on getting this distributor installed. Some forums say that I need a scan tool to get it right and others seem to just say get it put in correctly and the computer controls the rest of the timing. I...
  10. FluffyChicken

    Might have thrown away my remote oil filter setup....

    So....... When draining my old milkshake block I remember placing the remote oil setup on my garbage can to drain the goop out.. Im about 99.9% certain at this point it slowly got covered with oily towels and whatnot and I took it out with yesterdays trash. I had also thrown away the oil...
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    Engine Swap Over - First Oil Selection

    Hello, The motor is coming along nicely. I will be likely putting oil in the block tonight or tomorrow night to do the initial priming. I'd prefer to run volvo penta full synth but I also want to consider the initial 3-5 hours of running a rinse if you will (might even throw some seafoam in...
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    2005 5.0 GXI and 97 Silverado 5.0 Timing Sets Different

    So since I have so much of this "new" motor torn down from the ole silverado. I decided to just go ahead and swap cams since its about 20 min of work (so far). Anyhow there seems to be a difference in the timing gears and chain between the two motors. The one currently set up on the engine is...
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    5.0 GXI Stretched Head Bolt - Reuse Head Gasket?

    Well I cleaned everything up today and started to torque everything down. Decided to follow the 25lb-45lb-65lb torque method and unfortunately I stretched one of the small bolts when on the 65lb sequence. Glad I could tell it was stretching and didn't snap it. I cheaped out on the head bolts...
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    Oil Pickup Tube/Dipstick Fittings

    Hello, I'm planning ahead for moving over the volvo oil pan to my other motor. I ended up having to remove this tube assembly due to the motor being filled with water/oil milkshake. The volvo manual recommends replacing some or all of these seals when removed. Going to be $20-30 after shipping...
  15. FluffyChicken

    Sierra Marine Head Gaskets

    Just curious about something. Just got my top end kit in and the actual brand is Dometic? Is Dometec and Sierra one in the same? And the head gasket will stick to a magnet. I know not all stainless is non-magnetic but i just want to make sure this sounds ok. Otherwise i pullled these heads and...
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    5.0 GXI Gaskets

    So I ordered a marine gasket set for the top end (cylinders, intake, exhaust, thermostat) my question is. I see that obviously they make "marine" gaskets for basically everything. Would a new rear main seal, timing cover seal & gasket, oil pan and others really need to be marine grade or would...
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    5.0 Vortec Head Bolts

    Lots of conflicting info on this subject. Just want to ask on here before I order anything. So is it ok to reuse the original stock head bolts on this 5.0 GXI? Seems like some say it’s perfectly fine just dont reuse if they are tty bolts which from what ive found. The stock ones on this 97 305...
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    New/Returned Manifolds Need Threads Fixed 5.0 GXI

    Hello, I was at a local parts shop today and ironically they have two sierra marine 18-1986-1 manifolds sitting in their open box section. $150 each. I was going to pressure test the ones i have but the boat is a 2005 (freshwater though) and I figured replacing at least the manifolds would be...
  19. FluffyChicken

    Lifting Motor. Build Stand-Alone Gantry or Will This Work?

    Hello, I can build a stand-alone gantry if need be but was thinking this might save a bunch of time so long as it's safe to do so. I want to sandwich a roof truss in my pole barn (30' span if that matters just fyi) with 2-2x8x10's and use carriage bolts. Then take two jack posts (shoring...
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    5.0 GXI Swap Heads & Cams Or No?

    Starting a new topic for this one. Picked up that 5.0 Vortec last night. Started pulling parts from the old motor as well. Bout to build a gantry too unfortunately. In my previous post there was a couple varying opinions on swapping the cam or not. What benefits do I gain by swapping over to...
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