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    Neutral button would not 'release' from neutral position

    Thanks...I noticed you said 'Hope' :-)). My controls have been stiff for last couple of years. When replacing cables....should I replace both throttle & gear cables at the same time ?? AND do you think I should expect to replace the controller as well? Thanks Again, Mark
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    Neutral button would not 'release' from neutral position

    Hi yo all! I have a 2005 Larson 208 LXI w 5.0 Volvo Penta (with original controls). Last week we were on the water...had stopped for a while to swim...got back in the boat, started the engine...I pushed the nuetral button and advance the throttle to smooth the idle. When i tried to 'come...
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    Spark plug cross reference question

    Thanks for the replies! Here's the Model / Serial number(s) off the side of the air filter cover. Also, I'll be OK with the AC Delco MR43LTS....if that's the best replacement...just let me know. I have the owners manual...but it only gave a Volvo Part number. 5.0 GL-E 3869254 4012146313...
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    Spark plug cross reference question

    I am replacing the OEM spark plugs on my 2005 Volvo Penta 5.0 GL-E. I wanted to use NGK ...but I'm having a difficult time finding the proper plug. The Volvo Part number 'seems' to be 3861632...but my confidence is not high. Can anyone please assist with the NGK plug number? Thanks in Advance!
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    Is this dealer legit??

    Thanks to all for the feedback. The boat they had was just what I was looking for ...at a 'great' price . But I had serious concerns. I'm moving on.... Thanks Again!!
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    Is this dealer legit??

    Thanks Y'all. Here's the link. I have read reviews on there website and checked their Corporate Registration at State of Texas Comptroller. I'm very very concerned about buying boats basically site unseen. https://www.primeautocenter.com/index.html
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    Is this dealer legit??

    Has anyone heard or done boat business with Prime Auto Center? Evidently they operate from NYC, Miami & a couple of West coast locations. I saw a boat on Craigslist and when I replied to ask questions ...the guy said the boat was 'on consignment' w Prime Auto Center. Thanks for any feedback...
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    Saginaw Pump Rebuild info

    05 Volvo Penta 5.0GL Last Thursday I sent my Power Steering Actuator to FL to be re manufactured. I would like to rebuild the PS Pump as well. I can do that rebuild myself. Can anyone recommend a good source for a rebuild kit? Thanks Always for your help!
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    Where is my power steering fluid going??

    05 Larson 208LXI 5.0 Volvo GL 235hrs Last year I ran the power steering pump almost dry....heard the pump...limped over to the marina and topped off the resevoir. Seemed fine after that, but as the rest of the summer passed I continued to notice the fluid need to be topped off again. Last...
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    05 Volvo 5.0 GL / No water getting to impeller??

    I have a 05 Larson 208LXI w Volvo 5.0GL. Winterized as usual last fall. Changed the oil, drained the block, manifolds and hoses to the impeller. Started it today on the muffs as always...and impeller housing got hot. I shut it off. I checked the routing of the impeller hoses. Top hose to...
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    Winterizing Volvo 5.0 GL

    I have a 2005 Larson w the 5.0GL engine. I drain the block(both banks) and both exhaust manifolds. Then I pull the sea water in and out hoses. My question is do I still need to drain the lower recirculating pump hose? It would seem that when I pulled the in and out on the seawater pump...the...
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    need help locating fuse

    2005 Larson 208 LXI 5.0 Last year I attempted to use the 12V plug at the helm to inflate a tube/towable. The pump worked briefly and then stopped. Can anyone tell me where to look for the fuse. I see some "reset" buttons on the dash, but they did not solve my issue. Thanks in Advance for...
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    tach stopped working

    My tach suddenly stopped working on my 05 larson 5.0 I/O. Can anyone suggest the steps to determine the problem? Where is the sender/sensor? Thanks for the help!
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    Bad thermostat?

    My 96 Larson 3.0 Volvo was running "cool" last year (150 -160) and it had always run at 170-175. Since the thermostat was original I decided to replace italong with the gasket. I went to the dealer and got the oem part and put it in. At that point it started running at about 180 degrees and...
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    Voltage Gauge Surging

    I have a 96 Larson 3.0 VolvoPenta. The voltage gauge works fine at idle but after I've been cruising (3500-4000 rpm) for about 15-20mins the voltage gauge will start dropping toward 10 then 8...and then suddenly jump back to 12-14. At the same time the Temp Gauge will start moving higher and...
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