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  1. texsun

    10% Ethanol

    Should I have any concerns or notice any operating change on my 96 Volvo 3.0 now that gasoline contains ethanol?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Tach question

    96 Larson 174sei volvo/penta 3.0. I replaced my steering cable and of course moved several wires and connections behind the helm. My tach now rest on the 10000 side instead of the 0 side. I have not started the boat after replacing the steering cable. Any ideas what caused that to happen of...
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    What's down there?

    I am replacing my steering cable on my '96 Larson 174SEI 3.0 Volvo/Penta I/O. When I removed the cotter pin at the cable/tiller connection and pulled up on the 1/4 inch pin - it had an upper and lower bushing also. The lower bushing dropped into a hole that looks to be behind the transom. Is...
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    Replacing Steering Cable

    I am replacing the steering cable on my '96 Larson 174SEI I/O. I would really appreciate any Hints/Tips on the removal and reinstall process.<br />Thanks <br /><br />Mark
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    Plugs for 1990 70hp Evinrude

    I have a fishing buddy on Lake Texoma. I told him I'd bring him a new set of plugs. He called me today and indicated the current plugs are QL77JC4. Can anyone suggest a good plug (NGK?) and the proper gap?<br /><br />Thanks to All!!<br /><br />Mark
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    Should I make offer?

    A neighbor has a early '90's 17 Phantom Bass Boat with a early '90's 85hp Evinrude. It has sat on his drive way uncovered for over 5 yrs. Never moved. What a shame. <br />My question is other than the floor and interior problems - what about the engine and transom. I know one of the worst...
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    Winterizing/Cheating a Little

    I have always winterized completely before the first freeze in North Texas. My son is more and more the fisherman and we have a '96 Larson 174Sei w 3.0 VolvoPenta. I still plan on winterizing before first freeze but there are some pretty decent days in December and February to fish. Would it be...
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    Tune up/Ignition System/Points?

    My '96 Larson 3.0 VolvoPenta has never had a tune up. I replace plugs every year but never removed the cap or wires. Starts good, Runs 4500-4700 if I need it to, idles good.<br /> <br />Should I replace cap & wires and such?<br /><br />My Engine Serial Number is MCNA 4110131584. Do I have points...
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    EZ UP Jack

    Several years ago I bought one of those one piece crescent shaped jacks that you place under the axle after you have a flat and proceed to drive forward as the jack lifts the tire. Well the problem was as I had always suspected - My axle was so low after the flat that the jack couldn't get under...
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    stripped front motor mount hole.

    My 96 Larson 174Sei 3L has a stripped port side front motor mount. I removed the lag bolt and poked around with a pick to see if the rest of the material around it was solid or rotted. It seems that the only problem is the hole is stripped out. <br />Can anyone suggest my repair options?<br...
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    motor mount /alignment/vibration?

    This weekend I noticed a vibration on my '96 Larson 174SEI/3.0/Volvo/Penta. I Know my front port side motor mount is loose. Can anyone tell me can this be the source of a vibration or should I look else where. I had the outdrive serviced in May- no parts were required and the dealer indicated...
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    Replacing Sundeck/Motor Cover

    My Sundeck/Motor Cover on my 96Larson 174 SEI rotted at the rear hinge area. I removed the upholstery last night and will build a new deck out of 3/4 exterior plywood. The plywood from the factory seems to have some kind of varnish on it, kind of a mahogany color. Is this a wood sealer? Can...
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    help w/ stiff steering

    My 96 Larson 174sei has a rack/pinion steering that has gotten progressively harder to steer. I have greased the rod that connects to the tiller with marine grease. Yesterday I removed the large nut at the stern end of the cable to expose the "other end" of the steering rod and greased that as...
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    starting question

    Each time I start my 96 Larson 3.0 I/O Volvo/Penta I have to snap the neutral button and move the throttle just a little forward - and it starts right up. I always have told myself it must be normal as the engine is carbed and not fuel injected. Idle speed is good and it idles fine - but it...
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    hard steering

    My 96 Larson 174Sei does not have power steering & its has gotten harder to steer over the last two yrs. Is there any way to service the rack& pinion steering? I have applied a marine grease to the steering "bar" that connects to the tiller/outdrive. That has not seemed to help.<br /><br...
  16. texsun

    need vinyl repair

    Went out this weekend for a while. Great Day! Came home and was doing a little detail work on the boat. Put the upright vacuum up on the cushion so the hose could reach into the engine well. The beater bar wore a hole in the cushion about the size of a half dollar. I would appreciate any repair...
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    locating a hull leak

    I think I may have a leak in the hull that is probably under the engine area of my '96 Larson Volvo 3.0 174sei. Would you recommend plugging the boat and filling/adding water? I trailer my boat and I guess I'd just crawl under and look for water leak. Any help is appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks
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    drain plug washers

    I change the oil on my '96 Volvo 3.0 on the driveway by removing the drain plug. I did not get the washers back in last fall and now I have a leak. Please tell me what type washers work best for my 3.0 Volvo. <br /><br />Thanks for the Help!
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    Help w/ Battery Tray

    The battery tray on my '96 Larson I/O has come loose. Can someone recommend a good repair?<br /><br />Thanks
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    Leak in Hull?

    My 96 Larson 174sei has taken on about a gallon of water on the last two outings. I would ride around about 1-2 hours-put the boat on the trailer-remove the plug and about 1 gallon of water flows out. This is a new issue - only the last couple of times. No skiers/tubers coming in and out. I...
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