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    SX outdrive ; do I need a u-joint/yoke and gimble?

    Howdy, Guys..... I've been struggeling w/removing my SX-M outdrive ( attached to a '03 VP 5.0 GXi-B engine), but w/ y'alls help, I got it off... Now , I'm on to figuring out what needs to be replaced. Removing the outdrive was preventative/exploratory in nature ; I didn't have a problem, I just...
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    trying to Remove an SX outdrive ; it's stuck

    Howdy All... I'm trying to remove my '03 VP SX-M drive to check the bellows, gimble and ujoints. I have the factory outdrive manual...I have the access cover, shift linkage and retaining clamp, trim clylinders (aft pivot pin ) ,and all 6 nuts removed. I have a home made stand/cart , which...
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    help me pick a prop, please

    Howdy, All... I need some advise on a new prop, pls... boat: '03 Regal 21' Bowrider , stepped hull, ~3800lbs ( w/fuel and people) motor : Volvo-Penta 5.0 GXi ; mpi fuel injection, 270hp , runs really Good , 5K redline outdrive : VP SX 1.60 current prop : VP aluminum 14.5 x 21 , 3 blade, not...
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    new tach/hourmeter ; howto set the hours

    Hey, Guys... My tach/hourmeter went bad ( the tach part) on my I/O. I sent it in for repair, and it was lost in the mail, so I had to buy a new one. Faria is the manufacturer. This new one has 0.0 hrs ; my old one was showing 40.x hrs when I pulled it, and the boat prob has ~55 hrs on it...
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    broken / disintegrated thermostat

    Howdy, Guys... I have a new ( to me) used boat ; a '03 21' bowrider, w/a VP 5.0GXi-b ( multi port fuel injection ) , raw water cooled , oushing an SX outdrive. 50hours on it, stored on a lift on the Fl Intracostal , before I brought it to Orlando ; the boat Seems very clean. Seems like it...
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