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    What size is the inlet on the VP fuel pump GXI??

    Hi, Im away at work and looking to make a rig up for vac testing my fuel system on my 5.0 GXI-J volvo penta. Im stuck on an oil rig for the next 3 weeks so cant ni pto the boat to measure up.....plenty fittings out here to help make a rig....can anyone advise my on the size and thread...
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    High LP fuel pressure on VP 5.0 GXI

    Hello, I have been having issues getting my 2008 chaparral 215 5.0 GXI-J past 4400rpm and 40mph. The boat should go to around 4800-5000rpm and 48-50mph. I have tried changing props, changing spark plugs, she has had a new fuel pump and all resulting in slight improvement but never breaking past...
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    Lack of power with problematic Volvo Penta GXI-J....now backfiring at 3000rpm

    Hi new to this forum but it seems to be full of information so Im posting to see if it can help me... I bought a 2008 Chap 215 with VP 5.0 GXI @ 270hp at the start of the years and it has never run right for me, when I first bought it was fully serviced by the local Poole Marina (yeah...
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