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    SX Bellows and Gimbal Bearing Part Number

    My bellows leaked and took out the gimbal bearing. The rubber has deteriorated enough where I can easily pull it apart. Seems like I just replaced them about 4 years ago. I used an aftermarket kit. Might not have been of a good enough quality. This time, I am going to use oem parts, but I cant...
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    Battery Isolator

    I believe I may need a new battery isolator. I have a dual group 27 setup with a 1,2,all battery switch. The alt is connected to a Guest battery isolator. The alternator and the alt side of the isolator read about 14.5V when running. The Batt1 of the isolator side reads about 14V and the Batt2...
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    Ingnition Coil

    I broke the + stud off my ignition coil when I was cleaning the terminals. Need a new one. The coil is a Diamond E-035 and says "Use with external resistor". This sounds like a points coils to me. The boat has no points. I don't get it. I would like to get a new one today. Is the coil a marine...
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    Question about u-joints and engine alignment.

    I've removed my engine to repair a rusted oil pan. As I prepare to put the engine back in, I wonder to myself if the square nuts that adjust and support the rear engine mounts have moved. I was wondering if that can affect the engine alignment and how would I correct it. I've decided that the...
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    Replacing oil pan

    I am replacing a rusted oil pan. As I removed the old pan, I notice that there is some type of grey sealant (silicone?) used in conjunction with the pan gasket. My manual doesn't specify any other sealant. Do I need to use any other sealant? If so, what kind? 1999 5.7gs (pwtr)
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    oil pan quetsions

    I have a 1999 5.7GSPWTR that needs a new oil pan. I ordered an oil pan from another company that sells Basic Powerboat engine parts that was to fit a small block GM in the 1999 era. When I received it, everything looks correct except my old oil pan has what I would call an external dipstick...
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    Control cable preference

    Anyone have a opinion on what brand or type control (shift) cable I should replace mine with? 1999 SX (if that matters) Kyle
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    Is the coupler still good?

    I've had to remove the engine (5.7) to replace a rusted oil pan. How can I tell if the coupler is still good to use. It has about 800 hours on it. I have removed the couple from the flywheel and fitted it to the out drive shaft. It has a little play, but not too bad. The splines on the coupler...
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    Inverter problem

    I just installed an Xantrex XM1800 inverter. This inverter has a shore power cut-over when shore power is available. Installation notes: Boat - 1999 Chap Signature 240 Shore power is ran directly from the boats receptacle to the inverter. The output of the inverter is connected to the wires...
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    Alternator wiring question

    1999 Volvo 5.7 Mando (I believe) alternator My alt stopped working so I had it rebuilt. I haven't re-installed it yet. When I disconnected it, the wiring was as so: - Large orange to the B terminal - Purple (and 2 others) to the EXC terminal - Large black to the E (ground) terminal - Small...
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    Aligning engine.

    I am in the process of aligning the engine. When I took the drive off I tested the alignment with the old gimbal bearing still in place. I could not get the bar to even think about going in the spline section. When I took the gimbal bearing out, I could get the alignment bar into the splines...
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    Looking for a shaft seal part number

    I can't find a part number (or diagram) for the drive shaft seal that is directly behind the gimbal bearing. Can someone point me in the right direction? 1999 VP SX-M Kyle
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    Gimbal Bearing Removal Problems

    Can't get it out. Tried the rotate it sideways technique. It rotated a little ways and then stopped hard. Would rotate the other way either. Does this technique work on VP SX-M's? I don't have a slide hammer gear puller. (or any gear puller for that matter) When I stick my finger through the...
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    Spun prop question

    I've read about spun props quite a bit so I decided to put marks on both the inner and outer hubs. After using the boat for a day, I check the marks. They were no longer in the same relation to each other. The prop seemed to be just fine as it was running. Is it possible that a prop can be kind...
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    Shift cable bellows

    Does a Volvo SX-M shift cable have a bellow or some other kind of seal that needs to be replaced periodically? Kyle
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    Drawing of Alignment Tool

    I saw a post recently that contained a link to a drawing of an engine alignment tool. I plan on making my own, but I can't find that drawing now. Does anyone know where I saw it? Kyle
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    Engine alignment tool

    Does the Merc engine alignment tool also work with Volvo's ? Kyle
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    Replacing riser gaskets

    Volvo 5.7 I replaced the mans and risers (GLM) about a year ago and used the supplied paper type gaskets. One of the riser gaskets is now leaking. I purchased the OEM metal gaskets (3863191) and I don't see where, in the instructions, it says to put the sealing bump up or down. Does it matter...
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