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    Volvo Penta Alternator Part

    I broke a part off the alternator of my 2000 Volvo Penta GS 5.7L, it is the black box as shown on the upper right of the below alternator: What is that little black box and what does it do? Is it replacable or do I need a new alternator? It seems to be a device to bleed off positive voltage...
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    2000 Volvo Penta 5.7L GL Running Problems

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7L GL with 610 hours on it. I keep the boat well maintained and do all the work on it myself. I was cruising at 3200 RPMs this morning and heard a bang/pop. Then 2-3 seconds after the initial noise I lost power and the boat began running rough. I throttled down and...
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    Bottom paint advice

    I built a swim platform as a winter project, added trim tabs, and removed a transducer and speed pickup from the transom and now I need to paint it all. I am debating on what exactly to bottom paint- should I paint below the tape line to match the hull? I was planning on painting all the...
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    Cuddy Cabin Step

    Has anyone seen cuddy cabin boats with a built in trash can in the step down to the cuddy? I am trying to figure out the best way to make this work on my boat: Any ideas or does anyone have this setup in their own boat?
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    2000 VP DP-SM U-Joints

    I need to replace the u-joints on a 2000 VP DP-SM drive and I am aware that Volvo says you cannot replace just the u-joints- the entire shaft needs to be replaced. I have searched and cannot locate any solid conclusions on this. Is it possible to replace just the u-joints? Thanks
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    Deck drain issue

    I have a 2000 Larson 254 Cabrio with a molded in step that goes down to the cuddy. The problem I have always had was that the drain never worked correctly, there was always water in it- here's why: Now I went out and cut the rise out of the hose: However I am now realizing that the rise...
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    Power Steering Cooler?

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7L GL engine (with power steering) and I cannot find a power steering cooler, is it possible I do not have one?
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    Building a swim platform

    I would like to build a swim platform for my 26' Larson Cabrio made from fiberglass. I toyed with the idea of a teak platform but I really feel that it will not go with the boat and upkeep will always be there. The platform will be 8' x 2.5' So my plan is to: -Sandwich a 1.5" foam core with...
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    Winterizing Checklist

    Does anyone here use a Winterizing Checklist? I just created mine and would like input, seems like it is a long list. I have a 26' Larson Cabrio with a 350 Volvo Penta and Duo-Prop drive. I try to do as much as I can with the boat still in the water. On average, it takes me 24 hours to do...
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    Shifting Issue VP DP-SM

    I have a 2000 Volvo DP-SM drive, if I run the boat a long time and take it out of gear I have difficulty getting it back into forward. Reverse works fine, but I need to really give it throttle to get it to grab forward- its like it just isnt moving the shift cable. When this happens I have been...
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    Carpet

    I have a 26' Larson that I use in salt water. I am a finanic about keeping it spotless, and this year I am on a mooring :mad:. Will adding carpet to the cockpit area reduce the "need" to clean? I am thinking it will keep foot traffic/dirt in check and reduce the washing of the decks. I could...
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    GLM Manifolds

    I have a manifold that needs to have the gasket area re-surfaced, and got a quote of $75 per side! I am on borrowed time with these and figured I should just replace them both. Has anyone seen GLM manifolds as of late? I know 3-4 years back their quality was not good, has this changed?
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    Outdrive Anti-fouling paint

    I use Interlux Trilux Prop And Drive in the aerosol can on my Volvo Penta outdrive. I read the can 2 times, but is there a time limit to when I can splash this after I paint? I want to paint it as soon as I get it back together but it problably won't launch until a month or so later. Is...
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    6 month old fuel

    Every fall I winterize my boat. I always run the tank down to 15-20 gallons before I have the boat hauled, the tank holds 60. When the boat gets home I hook up an inline pump and drain the fuel tank dry. I use this fuel for my generator, snowblower, ect. Well this year the pump died, and I...
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    Volvo raw water pump

    I have a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.7L GL engine, is there a water pump impeller that needs servicing? I was told that it was a metal impeller and a non-maintence item. It is RWC. Any truth to this? Thanks.
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    Riser to manifold gasket

    How often do you change the manifold to riser gaskets? I am doing it every spring, is this overkill? I have a 2000 RWC Volvo 5.7L.
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    Volvo Penta SX/DP-S Gimbal Bearing Grease Tube Replacement

    First off, I want to post this in detail so that others who chose to address this potential problem can have a bit more guidance. I searched everywhere to find info and if it wasn't for DonS and some others on here I wouldn't even know where to begin. Word has it that the gimbal bearing grease...
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    Volvo Penta Steeing Helmet Tool?

    What type of socket do I need to remove the Steering Helmet bolts on a 2000 DP-SM drive? Looks like I need a splined socket to fit the 2 bolts? What is this called and what size do I need? I need to remove this so I can replace the gimbal bearings plastic tube with a SS zerk. Thanks!!!
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    Pulled the outdrive off, big problems

    I just purchased this boat last fall, it has a 2000 Volvo Penta drive package, DP-SM model year 2000 with 450 hours on it. The previous owner replaced the driveshaft bellow last year, so I am not sure where my problem is. I did notice that there is blue sealant (RTV?) around the water inlet and...
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