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  1. 83Evinrude

    Where is VP Cone Clutch Located?

    Just curious, where the cone shifting clutch on a Volvo Penta SX drive is located? I have looked at exploded parts diagrams of the upper and lower unit assembly's and can't seem to find it. On my old Evinrude OB the clutch dogs were in the lower unit on the propshaft. Can anyone point out the...
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    Tools and Parts for Volvo SX Transom Service

    Will be performing transom service on my 2004 VP SX outdrive after the season ends. Would like to change the Gimbal bearing, Both belows and probably U-Joints. Should anything else be replaced while I'm in there? I have questions about parts and tools. On the Gimbal Bearing and Belows, are...
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    Would another prop do any better than this?

    While testing an in hull depth sounder transducer location I also used a GPS to verify our WOT speed. At an outside temp of 70deg I was able to trim out to a max speed of 53mph while running 4950rpm. Prop is a like new Michigan Wheel 14 & 1/4" x 21" Aluminum. The test lake is 915ft above sea...
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    VP SX Outdrive - Info Plate

    My 2004 Volvo SX outdrive has a plate with the following numbers on it. 3868891 SX-M1.60 4202054754 There are markings that say what each number is but I can't read it all. I can't tell what the 3868891 number is supposed to mean but I believe the others are: Type: SX-M Ratio: 1.60 Serial...
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    Trim Gauge on Volvo SX - Only Reads UP

    My boats Faria trim gauge will only read all the way up now, last time out it worked just fine. When you turn on the ignition key, the trim gauge moves down about a needles width no matter the drives actual position but is still basically showing full up. I checked under the dash for a loose...
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    Lowering Bimini Top?

    I'm installing a 4-bow 8-foot long top, the width and length are fine but I want it lower. I have already cut the main bow legs off until the bottom is only a couple of inches beyond where bow #2 attaches to the main bow (second longest bow). I would like to lower the top a bit more. Can I...
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    Spray Foam Insulating an Un-Insulated Boat Cooler?

    The rear bench seat of our boat has a cooler in each corner, they are nice sizes but unfortunately are un-insulated so ice doesn't last very long. I can carry on a small cooler but I like having the extra space in the boat when using the boats coolers. The rear seat support is roto-cast nylon...
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    I/O Engine Compartment - Cargo Net for Storage?

    Where can I get the cargo net I see alongside some I/O engines? I would like to take advantage of the unused storage in the engine compartment. Not really an I/O problem but I hoped the experts here might know. Thanks.
  9. 83Evinrude

    Volvo Penta - SX I/O Questions

    Just purchased our first stern drive and have a few questions. Its a 2004 VP 5.0GL-D 220hp with a 2 bbl Holley carb and SX outdrive. Serial is: 4012100510 When shifting into forward its very smooth, barely felt at all. When shifting into reverse its more of a bang and not smooth at all. If...
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    8' - Bimini Top to Long for 19' Boat? Size and Mounting Help Needed

    Looking for a good Bimini top for our new to us SX 195 Glastron. On the tops Length: As I measure it, a 3-bow 6 foot long Bimini that starts even with the top of the windshield would lack about a foot of covering to the backrest on the rear couch. An 4-bow 8 foot top could start about 6...
  11. 83Evinrude

    Bimini Top - How fast can you go? & What length and Height?

    I'm looking at installing a bimini top for our 19ft Glastron runabout, how fast can you run the boat with one of these up? My post #13 below has added questions about length and height.
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    Newbie I/O Questions

    After many years of outboards and several boats, my wife and I now have our first I/O. It's a Volvo Penta 5.0GL SX in a 2004 Glastron SX 195. I have some questions about I/O's, thanks to anyone who can educate me. What is the maximum trim level the outdrive can be operated at (slow speed)...
  13. 83Evinrude

    What Product to - Seal screw holes in Transom?

    Our new to us boat has the speedometer pickup mounted where it runs into a bunk on the trailer if the boat is loaded to the bow stop. I want to move the pickup in between the bunks but I'm not sure what to use to seal/plug up the old holes. Ideally I would like it to be white and permanent...
  14. 83Evinrude

    Volvo 5.0GL / SX Service Manual

    I have a 2004 Volvo 5.0GL with an SX outdrive The serial of the motor is: 4012100510 Does anyone have links to service manuals for this motor and outdrive? Thanks
  15. 83Evinrude

    Need - Rubber Mat / Cargo Net for Storage Areas

    While looking at new boats I saw a couple of items we would like to have for the 2004 Glastron SX 195 we ended up buying. Can someone help locate a place to buy these? 1. Cargo net alongside the engine (5.0 Volvo SX in our case) so that items can be stored under the engine cover on each side...
  16. 83Evinrude

    1983 Evinrude 140hp - Won't Idle

    I'm the original owner of a 1983 Evinrude 140hp V4 Outboard on a 1983 Glastron 177SSV 17' runabout. This motor has never been very good at idling but this year its gotten much worse. When Idling its like its running on less than all four cylinders and lacks power to pull up a skier or load the...
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