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    Manuals

    I am looking for manuals for my volvo penta 3.0L. 3.0gsm-b 4012053784 38691111 those are the serial numbers that were on the engine. Thanks
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    Oil type

    I have a Volvo penta 3.0L sx drive 2002 year model. The oil filter leaked into the bilge so replaced oil filter and no leak but now need to add oil. I didn't do the original oil change so not certain on current oil type. The only thing I could find to buy was 10w30. Is this ok? Thanks Jeff
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    attaching a bimini top

    My father in law bought a bimini top for our pontoon that is 8' wide but we are only 7'6 at the rails. Any ideas for brackets or something we can use to mount this? It was a closeout and we can't return it. It is also very nice so I would like to use it but don't want it to look piece mealed...
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    Boat lift

    I have a 2002 Glastron sx 175. I'm having trouble finding how much my boat weighs and what size boat lift I'd need. 2500#? 3500#? Thanks, Jeff
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    1977 Johnson 25hp electric start

    Hey guys...one minute this thing fires right up and the next we turn the key and absolutely nothing happens. I'm thinking it needs a new solenoid. Is there a solenoid that fits certain years or do I have to find something specific to this motor. If you could point me to a good website for...
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    gimbal bearing

    I have a Volvo Penta sx 2002. I had the boat in to be winterized and when I picked it up they said the gimbal bearing sounded rough and should consider replacing in the near future. Is it ok to wait until next spring to have this done? I did notice toward the end of the summer the bilge would...
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    Buzzer Sounding

    I'm new to boating. We have a glastron sx175, first time out overheated, had the water pump changed and runs great now. Only problem is the other day we are coming back in and all of a sudden the same alarm starts beeping. I slowed down, looked at the gauges and nothing was off, it beeped...
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