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  1. Shaper79

    Long oil filter vs short

    So just checking on this one. I went down to autozone to get some oil and filter. Just told it’s a 94 Chevy 5.7. TBI. The filter they sold me was shorter than the one that was on it i orders last year from Volvo Penta store. It their any significant difference between the short vs long. I know...
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    Need Sx Outdrive bellow# and link.

    Does any one have the SX driveshaft bellow part# off hand. I wanna attempt to change mine myself since I’m on vacation for the next week. And would I boats have one. Definitely OEM. And any great step by step links would be great.
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    This is a very strange problem.

    ok. Iv been dealing with this a while, 5.7 GSI Throttle body. It has the carter fuel cell with Low pump and Highpump. I have made sure pickup tube is clear , deleted anti “syphon valve for testing purposes “fuel line to fuel cell is clear, pulled fuel cell completely disassembled and cleaned...
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    GSI 5.7 TBI fuel injectors? you can feel the Burt’s in

    So if I’m at 4200 rpms at WOT 17 pitch and I slightly pull back on the throttle and stab it again in a rapid motion. I can build up to 4600 rpms with each rapid back and fourth bump I can feel the burst of Speed and HP. It slowly backs its self back down to 4200rpms. Yes I have checked to see...
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    Need part #. And do I have to remove this bolt.

    Was going to attempt to change my drive bellow this fall.but not real sure what part# for the OEM drive bellow. If anyone knows off hand what it is. Then that bit 1/2 star bolt to the pivot house. Do I have to remove that. And is something going to pop out at me? does it only hold that housing...
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    ignition module 5.7GSI ???

    Just trying to find out if I have to buy the Volvo Penta ignition module for 180$. Or will the local auto parts store one works. For 60$. Is their any difference. 5.7GSi TBI. Thank you !!
  7. Shaper79

    Timing 5.7lgsi TBI ?

    Wanted check my timing. 2000 216 chaparral. With the Volvo penta 5.7 TBI. Not sure what I need to do to put it in timing mode. Do I unplugge something. Or need a special tool. Thanks for any help.
  8. Shaper79

    My chap

    21foot 216ssi 2000 chaparral 5.7 tbi Volvo 1:43 gears. 14.5x19 pitch prop. I can only hit 4200 rpms at WOT trimed up a quarter of the way at 47mph. Full thank has 58 gallons 2 people on board. I even installed a second tac to verify rpms. And have been threw the intire ignition system and fuel...
  9. Shaper79

    Need parts from iboats.

    Ok. Every thing on my boats performance checks out. To spec. 2000 5.7 gsi SX out drive. I can hit 4200 rpms max @ 47mph. Full tank of fuel 58 gallons. With my 14.5x 19 pitch prop. I wanna get a 18 pitch prop, and I’d like a new u-joint bellow. Can anybody give me the part # from iboats so I can...
  10. Shaper79

    Set timing 5.7l GSI

    I wanna check my timing on my 2000 chap has the 5.7 GSI. I can’t find much on iTube. Just regular Chevy tbi motors. They are setting them at zero at idle and unplugging something before and the set timing then replugg. Is the procedure the exact same. And I was told advancing it by 2 will give...
  11. Shaper79

    Knock sensors??

    Has any had to replace knock sensor?s to regain max WOT Rpms. Iv went threw my intire fuel system and firing system. And all checks out fine. Only has 170H on 2000 5.7 Volvo 94-99 motor. No smoke no oil burn. But can only hit 4200 rpms WOT 3 people in boat 19 pitch prop. I?m thinking maybe the...
  12. Shaper79

    Sx-m unjoint bellow. Need.

    I wanna Change my u joint bellow this winter. Can any one give me the correct part # for the oem bellow.so I can order from iboats. Thx. And any good links to follow along on the How to change. Thank you fellas!!!
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    Need TBI high pressure shreuder valve tool ???

    Ok so ordered this shreuder valve tool from pc performance mercury tool in hopes I could use it on my high pressure fuel side. Carter fuel cell //TBI. But the one up side female is to big for my fuel line attachment. Is there any other way to check high side on the TBI. ??
  14. Shaper79

    Water temperatures sensor importance?

    So I've done a full tune up and including pulling the fuel cell and cleaning pump screens and pressure tests. Was reading up on Throttle Body FI. And it seems the water temp sensor plays a big role in how your boat will run and perform. My temp gage works fine. Sooo , that should mean no reason...
  15. Shaper79

    Why so many different brand names in props?

    Whys so many brands in props. Do their quality really differ that much. What would be they absolute best aluminum brand prop? I was going to get a solas prop. , is it a good one or low end. Thx
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    No HIgh pressure schrader valve Vp GSI ??

    Why? I can take pics tomorrow of engine and lay out. But it's strang. There is no schrader valve to check Hp fuel pump. Nor is there a fuel regulator. Just Two line from the fuel cell to back of Throttle body FI. 5.7 GSI. Any
  17. Shaper79

    5.7 GSI low pressure fuel pump is bad.

    Ok. So my will no longer get past the 4200 rpm range with the 19 pitch used to hit 4800. I did all the rule of thumb tune ups and checks my low pressure fuel pump was only at 4-6 psi. Pulled both pumps and checked screens for paint chips. Non we're there. Checked any syphon valve it's good. The...
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    Paint chips in fuel cell clogged inner screens ?!!!

    Ok , so every year for the last 2 years and thus summer my boat as seemed more sluggish every year and is has a 19 pitch prop 2 years ago I could hit 4800 rpms this summer only 4100 rpms this is with the Bimini top up full tank of gas and 3 adults. So I starts replacement the usual parts , plugs...
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    Weird question here?

    So I have 2000 chap sis sport 5.7l GSI , went to auto zone to get plug wires and rotor and cap. So I just told them I need all that for a 2000 5.7 liter chevy. But the only thing that matched what is in the motor was the 93-96 5.7 liter. What's up with that. ?
  20. Shaper79

    Where is the starter relay

    I've got a celco manual but the diagrams are screwy. Is it in this black 50 amp box. Thx. Also I never could find the water drain plug on the SX outdrive for wintertime?
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