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    Thermostat cross reference Volvo Penta 5.0 raw water

    My thermostat is stuck on my Volvo Penta, 5.0, and I want to find a replacement from a local parts store, instead of waiting a few days for one online. Is there a part number that would work for this besides a Sierra or Volvo Penta number?
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    Flywheel/Coupling studs substitute or source?

    So I made the mistake of not using loctite on the flywheel/coupling studs when I put my new 5.7 vortec in, and 3 of the bolts backed out and sheared the other 3. I found the stud kit online, but it appears to be out of stock everywhere or on backorder. Can I use some grade 8 or ARP bolts...
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    Re-jet Holley 2-barrel for 305 to 350 vortec swap

    Last summer my 215hp Volvo Penta 5.0 GL vortec bit the dust due to valve spring failure. I've now swapped it out for a 275hp 350 vortec long block. I plan on upgrading to a 4-barrel carb later, but just to get back on the water for the summer I'm planning on re-using the 2-barrel Holley carb...
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    Replacing Volvo Penta engine, should I rebuild SX drive while its apart?

    I am replacing my old 215hp 5.0 GL in my 2004 Larson Lxi 210 with a new 320hp 5.7 engine. I have done engine and transmission swaps in cars, as well as rebuilt an engine and a T56 transmission, however boat repair is new to me, so I need pointed in the right direction. To remove the engine I...
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    Replacement Tow Points

    I bought a Larson Lxi 210 that has a CMC waketower installed, however, it is missing the tow point at the top of the tower, it only has the hole the tow point was previously bolted to. CMC said they no longer have nor make this part any more. Are there any aftermarket tow points that I could...
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