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  1. rjlipscomb

    Who makes the Volvo Engines

    Who makes the Volvo Penta engines. More specifically, I assume the engine blocks and internals are made by GM, is this correct? Are the engines assembled by GM or Volvo? Just curious. :confused:
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    Two batteries wired in parallel

    Re: Two batteries wired in parallel I'm sticking with my one battery and no switch. :eek: Only kidding, like a lot of the iboaters here, I'm planning on installing a second battery and switch set-up this spring. Thanks for the above information to help get me started. Be sure to see pages...
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    Was I parked in someone's reserved spot?

    The other day, the wife and I went to the lake. We cruised over to Sandy Cove to beach the boat. We saw a "shelter, tent, awning or whatever they're called" on the beach and partially in the water. Next to it on the right hand side was a small boat. There were several other boats at each end of...
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    Lake Mead NV - Best Ramp/Destination

    Lake Mead boaters: Which is the best ramp to use? I've used Callville Bay and looked at the other two (Boulder and Hemenway). My boat has a 36" draft and sits a little high on the trailer. Boulder might work, but I understand that it's 3-5 for about 100 ft. Hemenway is nuts... the trucks back...
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    Surge Brake Disk Calipers

    I know the answer but hoping otherwise: I have an EZ Loader dual axle trailer with surge disk brakes. I raised the the axle and spun the wheels this morning. The wheel spins as long as you apply the force. When I quit spinning the wheel, it'll turn about 1/4 turn before stopping. The pads are...
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    Tach Problems

    Took my Glastron GX-255 out on Lake Mead yesterday, 1st time on the water in 2 years. Boat ran well, but noticed that the tach was not always displaying the right information. On occasion, while idling, it would indicate 1500 rpms (engine was at idle about 700 rpm) increase engine speed and it...
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    Carpet Backing

    The rubber backing on the carpet in my bow rider is deteriorating and flaking off. The carpet is in good condition. Can the rubber backing be restored with a rubber overlay or a rubber restoration product. Or, am I just concerned about nothing and wait until the carpet falls apart? :confused:
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    Maintenance Ideas/Tips

    My boat is 4 years old, only 68 hours on it. Haven't used it in two years. Working on maintenance items and going to put it in the lake this week. I have some time and would like maintenance ideas. Replaced the impeller, engine oil and drive oil is new, light connections cleaned...
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    Engine trim switch

    Yesterday, I cleaned my boat the same as every other time, I think. I washed and rinsed the inside of the boat using a garden hose/hand nozzle to rinse. About 15 min later the engine trim ran on its own and raised the drive. When I heard it, I jumped in the boat and thumbed the switch. It...
  10. rjlipscomb

    Volvo Exhaust Bellow

    Can someone describe the cooling and exhaust systems for a 2005 Volvo 5.7 Gi-E w/ DP-SM or point me to a diagram which fully details the systems. Where does water enter the exhaust system? Where does the exhaust exit? Where does the water exit? My "exhaust bellow(?)" has what appears to be...
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    Manifold Leak

    Silly question, How would I know if I have a manifold leak? I live in Las Vegas and did not winterize my boat. In fact, I haven't run my boat for the last two years. (work too much) It did not get too cold or stay below freezing for more than the night. My boat runs fine. There is a significant...
  12. rjlipscomb

    Impeller Leak

    My 2005 Volvo 5.7 Gi-E has sat for about two years (don't ask...) I put a new battery in and started it up. Runs good, but noticed a small leak at the raw water impeller housing. I cannot see where it is coming from. I am replacing the impeller and o-ring. The kit does not include the #6 washer...
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