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    5.7 L Volvo penta GL 3800 RPM WOT

    I have a 2002 5.7 L GL Volvo Penta in a 1994 2030 SST Chaparral with a Volvo DP C1 1.95 out drive. I cant seem to get anymore than 3800 rpm. Have tried props from B4 - B8. B8's being way to much and B4's still wouldn't turn any more RPM. Have rebuilt carbs new fuel filters new fuel pump and...
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    2001 Mercury 200 XR6 Stalling under a load?

    Starts and idles fine but once in gear it wont get over 1200 Rpm. All fuel lines good Primer ball good. Cant even get anymore rpm when pumping the ball.
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    Volvo Penta DP-C1 trim cylinders

    Does anyone know if you can rebuild the trim cylinders. I have a major leak from around the rod. Is there rebuild kits or can you get lucky and find a replacement o ring ? If that is the problem .
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    Volvo Penta Dual Prop size ?

    I have a 21Ft Chaparral with the 5.7L GL Volvo Penta with the dual prop outdrive. I currently have B5 props on it but can only turn 4200 rpm and am getting up to 46 mph. I am new to dual prop outdrives so I'm not sure about prop sizes and series. I would think I would need to go down a pitch but...
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