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    2003 Volvo 8.1 GI-D Fuel Pump Whining

    I have a 2003 Wellcraft Coastal 270 with a 8.1L GI-D Volvo Penta Engine. The other day while out fishing, I heard a loud whining sound. I assumed it was the fuel pump because it didn't change with engine RPM. When we returned to the dock, I verified that it is indeed coming from the high...
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    VP 8.1Gi-D: Raw water shutoff valves?

    Has anyone here ever installed shutoff valves on their water pump lines so that they can change the impeller and/or serpentine belt while the boat is in the water? It seems like a safety issue also. I know of a few boats that have seacocks installed on the water inlet lines. My generator has...
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    Volvo DP Oil Change Pump Question

    I have a Volvo 8.1Gi with a douprop outdrive. I need to know if the oil change pump that I used for my Alpha 1 outdrive will screw into the oil drain/fill hole on the Volvo in order to refill the drive with oil. I always changed my own oil on the Alpha, and this is the first year for the...
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    36 Volt Engine Mount on a ~ 9000lb boat?

    Has anyone ever used one of the newer engine mounted 36v trolling motors on the back of a larger heavier boat for trolling (.5 to 2 mph)? I have a 27' Wellcraft coastal 270 that I want to slow down enough to troll for walleye on Lake Erie. I saw a boat at a show with an engine mounted Minnkota...
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