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    what lube in 290a dp?

    hey guys. can I use 75/140 gear lube in a 290 a dp? work at a ford dealer and have a tone of it. if not what weight lube??
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    NOISE AND LOST STEERING

    Went out to anclote sand bar yesterday. all ok on the way out but on the way in started to get a noise and a vibration from gimbal area. then steering stopped responding. was able to stop safely and anchor just befor the channel. no leaks found from steering and after a nudge was able to return...
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    OUTDRIVE ID

    Ok guys time for a dumb question.. how do I id my out drive? I know it is a duo prop out mid 90's production and I believe it is a 2.15 to 1 ratio. oyher than that not sure. need to order some parts for it and want to make sure of what I am ordering.
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    no power in reverse

    Hi guys. I have a 75 stamas with aq290 5.7 volvo penta dp. my problem is no power in reverse. boat shifts to reverse and engine revs bust boat barley moves. everything is fine in forward.what could be the cause?
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    volvo duo prop,reprop?

    he guys. my boat is a 1975 v26 stamas americana with a volvo penta 290 duo prop with 350 chevy engine. engine was rebuilt this winter and I have just finished breaking it in.yesterday I opened it up to wot for the first time. ran 33mph at 4300 rpm in slight to moderate chop. was thinking I...
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    stamas cabin windows

    hi guys looking for cabin windows for a 1975 stamas americana. looking for the front cabin windows. pm me if anyone has some thx. eric
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    350 mpi horizon no start

    hey guys. I just aquired a 260 aft cabin wellcraft on an aluminum trailer for 500 bucks. while the boat is a pos,the engine and bravo 2 outdrive were installed about 5 years ago new and only used a few times befor boat went into storage. My intentions are to part out this boat and use the money...
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    outdrive adaptor/clutch stuck to outdrive input shaft

    not sure if I a calling it the right thing but in automotive terms it would be a clutch disc however on the boat it bolts directly to the flywheel.my set up is a 290 dp with 5.7 chevy based volvo penta. recently found blown head gasket and removed engine for rebuild. uopn removal the "clutch...
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    volvo penta 290 dp spark plugs came loose

    hey guys. my boat is a 26 foot stamas hardtop with a 1999 5.7 volvo penta. I bought the boat abot 4 months ago. the engine is considered a votec. while doind routine tune up I found the previous owner install incorrect plugs. He has autolite 26 plugs in it which ar for earlier sbc engines and...
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    Volvo penta 290 duo prop alarm

    I have a 1975 stamas 26 foot hardtop. boat is equiped with a 1999 5.7 vortec engine. last time out while in slow/no wake zone, alarm started going off. alarm is constant beeping noise. checked all engine vitals and all were ok. normal oil pressure 170 water temp and 14 volts. all as boat always...
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    1999 5.7 timing

    hi guys I have a 75 stamas hardtop that has a 1999 5.7 vortec. past owner had incorect plugs in it and timing way out.. can anyone tell me base timing on that engine.. I am thinking 8 but want to be sure thanks Eric
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