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  1. jluchuk

    DP-SM Trim Cylinder Removal problem

    My outdrive is a DP-SM and my Transon Shield is a SX-M. I am trying to replace one of my trim cylinders. I have a spare to put on. I can get everything lose or off except the hydraulic line fittings They are frozen and won't turn. If I keep trying I am starting to round the nuts. Does...
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    Water in Outdrive fluid

    I have a problem with my Volvo Penta DP-SM outdrive getting water into the drive fluid. When I drained it this year it was a mustard color. My other outdrive fluid is normal. I have been told that the problem is most likely the prop shaft seals. Is this correct or should I look for other...
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    Replacing Volvo Shift cable

    I have a 2000 Larson 290 carbrio with twins - Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS with Duo Prop DP-SM out drives and model SX-M transom shield. I have to replace the starboard shift cable because it is binding. Is there any tips anyone can give me on doing this. Do you need to lube the outside of the cable...
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    Volvo prop nut question

    I have a Larson 290 with twin Volvo DP-SM out drives. To change the outdrive fluid you have to remove the duo props to get at the drain screw. After change the fluid and putting the props back on I was concerned about what kept the prop nuts in place since there was no castle nut with a carter...
  5. jluchuk

    Volvo prop nut question

    I have a Larson 290 with twin Volvo DP-SM out drives. To change the outdrive fluid you have to remove the duo props to get at the drain screw. After change the fluid and putting the props back on I was concerned about what kept the prop nuts in place since there was no castle nut with a carter...
  6. jluchuk

    Volve engine control problem

    I have a 2000 Larson 290 cabrio with 220 hp volvo penta 5.0 GL PEFS engines and DP-S duo prop out drives. I previously had a tread open on hard shifting and thought I fixed it but I am still having problems. The controls are Teleflex Morse SL3 top mounts with trim and push in neutral start. I...
  7. jluchuk

    Microwave Problem

    I am looking for some ideas on a microwave problem I have on my 2000 Larson Cabrio 290. When hooked to shore power the microwave works fine. However when the generator is suppling power the microwave looks like it is working but it does not heat anything up. The turntable rotates, the light...
  8. jluchuk

    Jumping trim gauges

    I have a 2000 Larson with 5.0 GL PEFS engines with twin Duo prop drives. It has 2 analog gauges that indicate the out drive position. Should the gauges move smoothly as the drives are raised and lowered? They do show full down and full up (no limit controls on this model as far as I can...
  9. jluchuk

    2000 Volvo GL5 Throttle / Shift problem

    I have a 2000 Larson Cabrio 290 with twin Volvo 5.0 GL PEFS 220 HP with Duo Prop out drives. The throttle, shift, and trim controls on the dual control top mount unit. They are the standard type unit with trim buttons in the port handle. When I put the boat in the water this year, when I...
  10. jluchuk

    2000 Volvo 5.0 GL running cold

    I have a 2000 Larson with twin Volvo 5.0 GL engines that I purchased and just put in the water. I boat on an upstate NY finger lake so the water is fairly cold this time of year. One engine runs fine and the temperature is approximate 170 degrees after it warms up. The other engine however will...
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