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    SX-M repainting tips needed

    Hi everyone. Have a 2000 VP SX-M that I removed and had sandblasted to remove all the various (many) coats of different paints and bottom coat paints. Been researching and reading other similar posts on this forum and get more and more confused as to what to use for base coat/primer. There are...
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    SX-M Outdrive "Impossible" Removal

    UPDATE! I broke down after trying everything within my means and lack of sturdy tools and took it to a mechanic. They were able to get them apart. I was told it took some heat and sturdy hits and they busted a couple of the studs in the process. Now on to giving it a tough/deep cleaning and I am...
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    SX-M Outdrive "Impossible" Removal

    Thanks for the tip on the acetone and ATF. I do have the outdrive off the boat and on a table and I angled it downward to allow the Penetrant to pool around the 6 bolts to see if that helps (unable to attach a picture but can't) and also trying to scrape anything out of the threads with thin...
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Hi Scott, I realized now what you were referring to and yes, the first fitting is what is on my outdrive. I did see that the fitting was cracked, so I suspect that is where there was not enough water coming in at higher speeds. I pulled the outdrive off and the drive & the pivot housing are...
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    SX-M Outdrive "Impossible" Removal

    2000 Seaswirl Striper 2600 Volvo-Penta 5.7 gxi Volvo-Penta SX-M outdrive I had previous post of getting high temperature at 3k rpm or higher. After feedback from this forum and others, I decided to pull the outdrive out to see the seals at the water intake in the upper unit. I was not...
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Does this replace the thermostat?
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    I put new manifolds and risers in last year as well.
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Update post: I pulled the water out of the water since I have it dry docked. All looked ok with housing but when I was flushing the engine, noticed quite a bit of exhaust coming out of the outdrive. Thinking I need to take it to a shop for diagnostic and then see. Unless someone here has any...
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Left the boat. I will check tomorrow.
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Left the boat. I will check tomorrow. I will also confirm the serial number
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Here is the number 401203969 When you say grooves on the wear plate, where would I see this? Do I need to take off the pump? By the way, I am fairly a newbie. Lol
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    VP 5.7 gsi - Temperature Rising

    Hello All and happy 4th. I have a 2000 Seaswirl Striper 2600 with a VP 5.7. I just changed the engine oil and filter, outdrive oil, fuel filters and took out the boat. Noticed that as soon as I hit 3500 rpm, the temp shot up to 250f. Dropped rpm and temp dropped. Took boat out and changed the...
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    SX-M outdrive Oil Plug issues

    @Fun Times Took some work but it finally loosened up. Thanks for the tip in this.
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    SX-M outdrive Oil Plug issues

    I have a HF close by so will try this. I did use a dewalt impact and it didn’t work. This may have more control.
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    SX-M outdrive Oil Plug issues

    Hi All, I have a 2000 2600 Seaswirl Stryper with a Volvo-penta 5.7 gsi and a SX-M outdrive. Trying to change the drive lubricant and I am unable to remove the oil drain plug. I tried Freeze-off and PB Blaster but was unsuccessful. Any tips or tricks on removing this? Should I try to use a torch...
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    Wiring diagram

    2000 Seaaswirl Stryper 2600 Newbie and looking to see where I can get a wiring diagram for a Stryper 2600. Wiring behind the helm is a birds nest from the previous owner with a few wires just cut and not attached to anything. Trying to clean it up and make the boat safe. Thanks !!
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    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    Thank you gentlemen. I am going to have to find a way to access the pump under the engine and see if it’s the one causing the short. Once I get back to the boat, will try these options.
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    Bilge pump fuse shorted

    As soon as I turn on the bilge pump from the dash, it causes the fuse to blow. What should I be looking at? I checked the wiring behind the dash and at the midship bilge pump and all good. In the bilge under the engine, I can’t access it. I can’t seem to find any wiring diagram for my boat...
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    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    Update on this. I gave up and called someone and yes, new cylinder needed. I am going to just cut it off since I cannot pull it off the pivot pin and order a new cylinder. I am wishing myself luck on this. Thanks all for the help and tips.
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    Re-thread 2000 VP SX-M cylinder for hydraulic hose

    I was able to go to the boat today and take a couple of pictures. A little background. The was water in my hydraulic fluid and the reservoir was cracked. Replaced the reservoir and the seals in the cylinders. I disconnected the lines to remove the pivot pin and cylinder but since I was unable to...
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