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    Volvo Penta SXM1-1.51 Oil Leak from Small hole under cover

    Hi, This morning I noticed an oil leak coming from the outdrive and discovered it was coming from this little small hole next to the cover screw hole. Is this an indication of something serious? Thanks in advance.
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    Low Oil Pressure on Hot Idle

    Hello to all. I've been getting a low oil pressure alarm on my dash after the engine is hot and idle (0- 10 PSI). So far I've changed the sendor, switch, oil grade (20w50) and finally the dash so I'm thinking it's something internal. When the alarm goes off the engine feels fine and doesn't...
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    Rope on my prop (VP 5.0Gi PWTR SX-M 1.60)

    I caught a rope on my prop over the weekend on my and the first thing my engine did was turn off. Not knowing what it was at first I turn it back on and as soon as I tried putting it in gear it stalled out again. I say tried because it felt like the shifter was stuck. I eventually noticied the...
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    Compression Test

    Re: Compression Test If the man overboard switch you are referring to is the image attached how will I be able to turn the engine? The ignition is completely dead without this connected.
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    Compression Test

    Re: Compression Test Disconnect 39 from 22 or 17? Thanks
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    Compression Test

    Hi, What is the proper way to perform a compression test on a 5.0 Gi ? Thanks in advance!.
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    Low Oil Pressure Alarm

    Re: Low Oil Pressure Alarm I just noticed this loose cable dangling right above the oil filter and it looks like a bolt is alsomissing. Could this be the cause? I don't have any oil leaking in the bilge
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    Low Oil Pressure Alarm

    Hi, I' recently gave my 5.0Gi PWTR it's first oil change and used the VP recommended grade SAE 30 (PENNZOIL BRAND). For the first time this past weekend I got a low oil pressure alarm while idling to the sandbar and back to the dock. This didn't happen while going at high speeds. I did verify...
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    GM standard GM-6094-M SAE 30

    I'm planning to change the engine oil on my 1999 5.0Gi PWTR and according to the docs I should use a GM standard GM-6094-M SAE 30 (Live in FL). Just looking for a brand recommendation. Thanks in advance.
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    How to manually turn an engine for alignment purposes

    What is the proper way to manually turn the engine for alignment purposes on a VP 5.0GiPWTR / SX-M 1.60. thanks!
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    VP Drive Installation Sealant/Adhesive/Grease

    Hello In the process of ordering replacement parts for my outdrive and as I read the manual it looks like I'm going to need a handful of products to put it back together. Now I've read a few threads regarding this topic but I can't seem to find a common answer so here it goes again. I'm just...
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    Water in the U-Joint Bellow

    Re: Water in the U-Joint Bellow Don, Excellent information! Just a few more clarification before I start taking things apart to inspect. "carrier for the input shaft of the drive" = 11? "replace the seal for the shaft" = 9? "yoke as well if it's rusty on the seal surface.. ? I really...
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    Water in the U-Joint Bellow

    Re: Water in the U-Joint Bellow Found the leak source. Bond-o, the only plug I see on the outdrive is for the oil and the oil looks clean.
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    Water in the U-Joint Bellow

    Hi I purchased my first boat a few months back and thanks to Don?s docs I felt comfortable removing my SX-M outdrive today (pic 0). To my surprise the u-joint bellow had some water in it (pic 1). I also noticed that although the u-joints look pretty rusty (pic 3) they moved around smoothly...
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    SX-M loud clank noise when putting gear into forward

    Hi, Today I noticed a single loud clank noise while putting the gear in forward but runs smooth after. This doesn't happen when putting it into reverse. This sounds expensive... Am I in trouble? You can hear the noise more when I pull the lever fwd (UP) the second time. Thanks in...
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