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  1. bruceb58

    Disposing of old fuel

    I have around 80 gallons of old gas...around 5 years old... that is in my dad's boat. What is the best way to dispose of it?
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    Honda 2HP Gas Cap

    We are in a bit of a pickle. We are up in Lake Tahoe and my daughter dropped the gas cap in the lake. The closest Honda dealer is an hour away and there is no guarantee that he will have one. Are there any options for replacements from other brands?
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    Remote Sterndrive Tilt Switch

    Anybody have a part number and/or availability of a waterproof remote tilt switch like they are using on the newer boats? I want to add one to my boat that has a Volvo sterndrive so I can tilt the drive from the rear of the boat while it is on the trailer.
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    Navy Colored Trim Tape

    I am repairing some gel coat at any area where blue and white gel coat meet. There is an inch wide navy blue trim tape that goes around the boat at this transition. Does anyone have a link for someone that carries a variety of vinyl colored trim tape?
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    Neutra-Salt

    I went to the boat show this weekend and talked to the Volvo Penta reps about freshwater cooling. They were very persuasive regarding the Neutra-Salt system and after seeing the system on almost all of the larger boats at the show, I am thinking about installing it. The claims made indicate...
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    Side Panel Clips

    I am reupholstering the side panels on my boat and need to replace some of the clips that hold the panels to the fiberglass side of the boat. This is what the clip looks like: Does anyone know of any sources?
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    Replacement Shift/Throttle Control

    Any recommendations on a replacement shift/throttle control? I am thinking about replacing my sidemount Volvo with trim switch. I am currently looking at the Teleflex SL3 and 1700. Anybody have experience with either of these or have any others that they like?
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    Volvo 7.4L Vortec

    In what year did Volvo Penta start using the Vortec heads on the 7.4L. I know my "LK" is non Vortec and it was produced between 96 and 97. What is the easiest way to tell externally? I know the non-Vortec is missing the exhaust port that connects to the intake manifold.
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    Interesting Riser temperature Observation

    Last night after changing the impeller on a 2000 7.4L Volvo, I was noticing there was quite a temperature difference between the port and starboard riser just using my hand at idle speeds. I didn't believe there was a restriction causing this since the boat is exclusively used in fresh water. I...
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    Volve 7.4L "LK" Series Raw Water Pump Number

    In my Volvo LK series parts catalog, they have the number for the raw water pump and the circulatiog pump the same. It is listed as 3851982. This is the number for the circulating pump. Anybody have the number for the raw water pump assembly?
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    Volvo Duo Prop Wrench Set Part Number

    What is the Volvo part number for a 2000 DP-S Prop wrench set?<br /><br />I bought one for my boat a while back and the tool that takes off the rear prop is the wrong size...front is OK. <br /><br />Now need another one for my brother and don't want to make the same mistake.
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    1999 Volvo Penta DP Oil Drain Bolt oring mystery

    What is the size of the o-ring on the drain screw on a Volvo Duo-prop DP-S?
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    Anti Seize on Manifold/Riser Bolts?

    Ok to use anti seize on manifold/riser bolts?<br /><br />Is this a good or bad idea? <br /><br />Heard that anti seize will allow bolts to back out over time.
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    Volvo Duo Prop Polishing

    I have a set of stainless steel Volvo Duo Props that I don't need anymore and I am going to put them up for sale. I would like to make them look a little nicer and am thinking about polishing them.<br /><br />What is the best method to polish these?
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    97 Volvo Manifold replacement?...Opinions Needed.

    1997 Volvo 7.4L 160 Hours. First put into service 5/99. Engine has 170 Hours of which 100 hours are in salt water.<br /><br />Decide to take off the risers today to take a look on how things were. Nothing was acting improperly...just preventive maintance. I did not see any rust streaks on the...
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    Spark Plug for 2000 Volvo 7.4 "EF"

    Is the correct spark plug for a 2000 Volvo 7.4L "EF" motor the AC MR43LTS?
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    Volvo 7.4L Exhaust manifolds/risers

    For a 1997 Volvo 7.4L, what are my choices for aftermarket manifolds and risers? <br /><br />I see versions for Mercruiser but don't see any for Volvo.
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    Fresh Water Cooling 7.4L

    Any opinions on the San Juan Engineering fresh water cooling for a 1997 Volvo 7.4L? Are there any other brands that I should consider or should I even consider fresh water cooling at all. winterization is not a consideration since I am in Los Angeles.<br /><br />Engine has around 150 hours on it.
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    Volvo DP-S Trim Fluid Level

    I own a 1998 Volvo 7.4L DuoProp DP-S.<br /><br />Drive #<br /> DP-S<br /> 3868165<br /> Ser# 4112037652<br /><br />Transom #<br /> TSX SX-0110A3<br /> 3868404<br /><br />Engine #<br /> 7.4L GL PLKD<br /> 3868625<br /> Ser# 4110150564<br /><br />Here is a picture of my trim pump. This pump does...
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