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    Whats my boat worth?

    I am just weighing my options on what I should do with my boat. It needs a new interior but dont want to sink too much money into it. Its a 99 Crownline 180br w/ brand new 3.0L engine/manifold and sx outdrive. At this point im about 7k deep in it and an interior is prob gonna cost at least...
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    Volvo SX power steering cylinder replacement

    I am trying to find procedure for steering cylinder replacement but not having any luck finding it in the service manual. Anyone know where I could find it?
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    question about est ignition GM 3.0L

    I have a 99 volvo penta 3.0L with est ingition. It seems to fire and run well while motoring with the starter however will not stay running with starter disengaged. 1. Does the est have a seperate starting and run function? 2. May be the shift interrupt. Where is it located and what does it...
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    Carburetor Problem

    Went out to try to start the boat ran fine. Then stalled all the sudden. Tried to restart. No luck. Unhooked the throttle linkage and advanced the throttle (while not running) and noticed it was spraying fuel unusually heavy into one side of the carb and none in the other. Maybe its flooded...
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    ran fine then quit now wont start

    Have have a brand new 3.0L with about 4hrs on it. Had not ran it in a week or so went out and put the muffs on it. Had to crank it several times which I figured was just the fuel running back out the the line after sitting a while. Finally got it to start after giving it about half throttle then...
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    Volvo Penta SX Power Steering

    I have an '99 SX outdrive with a power steering leak. It appears to be leaking from around the cylinder ram. My Clymer manual says Volvo does not make repair parts and the entire unit must be replaced. Is this true? Has anyone had this same problem? Seen what a new unit cost...ouch. Anyone think...
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    3.0L power surging underway

    I have a 99 Crownline 180br with a 3.0L coupled to a Volvo Penta SX outdrive. When going from idle to wide open throttle it acts like it has a miss then will take off and start running great then start surging occasionally if under a load. While making turns it will "bog down" and constantly...
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    Volvo SX Trim Pump and 3.0 crate timing

    I am finally getting my boat together after buying it with a dissassembled motor and blown trimline. Two questions: 1. The "up" trim line that ran from the trim pump to the manifold was ruptured right at the fitting on the manifold side, that was a pain to change. Is this a common or should I...
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    3.0 gs sx alternator wiring

    Hey guys, long time reader first time posting. I have a 99 Crownline with a 3.0 Volvo Penta 3.0 gs sx I bought last year with a blown motor that was partially disassemled when I got it. I have since done a repower with a new engine and just putting all the accessories on it and am not sure on...
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