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    No Feedback Steering with power steering

    Hi Guys, I have play in my helm and steering cable on my Volvo Penta SX Sterndrive 5.7 2000 I'm looking to select a new cable and it would be fantastic to use a no feedback system with the power steering if it was possible as I always have to work with the wheel to keep her straight due to the...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Tiller Arm Removal... Please help...

    I have been suffering from excessive vibration during turns and after replacing all the usual suspects I discovered a lot of play in my pivot housing. It is clear this has been allowing the drive to move out of alignment.... I may just have sourced my problem however... I have stripped the...
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    Volvo Penta SX-M Steering Vibration (Not what you think)

    Hi Guys, The season has come around and i'm still trying to solve a vibration through my sterndrive... Volvo Penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to 5.7 Vortec My symptoms are as follows - Cruise in a straight line and there is no noticeable vibration.... Turn left or right there is a vibration through...
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    Prop Advice Sundowner 205 / Penta SX 5.7 320hp

    Hi Guys, I am aiming for 50mph or more and better accelleration.... can anyone help. Here are my current specs... Slow Accelleration and lower than expected top speed (previous prop) 23 Pitch High 5 @ 4750rpm/47mph (Current Prop) 14.5 x 21 Stiletto Bay Pro 3 @ 4450rpm/45mph (Current) Volvo...
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    Turning vibration... Still there after many changes!

    Volvo penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to 350hp SBC Vortec. I'm really frustrated by this as I have been trying for months to resolve this. The symptoms - Driving straight on light trim gives a smooth run with no vibration. Apply more trim or steering and a vibration becomes apparent... It cannot be...
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    Converted to EFI and now need a warmer thermostat... any suggestions? (VIDEO)

    Hi folks, I have just installed the Holley Avenger EFI system to my 5.7 vortec.... I need a thermostat which runs at least 10 degree f higher as it only hits 160 and it needs at least 165 to go into closed loop mode. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJ-Ev6J4ARA&feature=plcp Can I run a regular...
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    2 problems - Turning Vibration & Near stall when coming off throttle.

    Volvo Penta SX-M 1.79 coupled to GM 350 Vortec 5.7 4bbl Edelbrock I have been trying to solve a vibration when turning for months... so far I have replaced - Ujoints Gimbal Bearing Inspected all shafts for runout Propeller confirmed ok I have purchased a new coupler in the chance that it may...
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    Vibration when turning, please help :-0

    I put my leg in to have new ujoints bearings installed. When it came back it liked to me like one of the spicers was pressed a little too far making the part of the shaft which locates to the engine slightly misaligned with the shaft at the gearbox side... Would this cause vibration on turning?
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    It's -1c outside and....

    I have not yet winterised my engine... Should I be worried or will it take a good -10 or so to cause the damage??
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    Water in Gear Lube... Penta SX-M 1.79

    Trying to narrow down a vibration I am experiencing when turning and checked the gear oil... it was high and milky.... I don't think this is what is causing the vibration but recon that the seals need replaced. Is there a kit available so I can strip and reseal the outdrive?
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    5.7 4bbl to MPi or TBi, a project for the winter.

    Hi Guys, On my list of winter projects is to convert my current carbed engine to a more efficient fuel injection system with ecu etc. I work in engine management systems and will be able to datalog engine performance and produce custom software to match but I need to know if there is an oem...
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    Best prop for 2000 Fourwinns Sundowner 205

    I recently repowered my boat with a new 5.7 vortec with 4bbl quadrajet and 315-320hp... it previously had a 5.0GL so I have some prop questions... A little brief history... previous owner hydro'd the 5.0... had a recon 5.7 fitted but never ran... this 5.7 spun a big end on our first trip out...
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    Vibration when turning - engine alignment?

    I have recently installed my new 5.7 vortec coupled to Penta sx-m 1.79 outdrive... Whilst the outdrive was off I replaced all bellows, ujoints, changed gear oil... when engine was installed the alignement bar would slide in to bottom out effortlessly and there were equal marks on the splines...
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    Poor idle on 5.7 GL

    I recently installed a new 5.7 GL into my boat and it was fitted with an edelbrock performer 1409 4bbl and EST ignition which I had never worked with previously. I have been struggling to get her to idle properly, she runs very well at cruise and will swiftly achieve WOT of 4700rpm when I let...
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    Completed first 3 hours of engine break in! Couple of questions -

    Engine is a 5.7 Vortec fitted with Edelbrock 1409 and EST ignition... Had a great night tonight giving the engine a run for the first time and she sounded good forby a little ticking coming from the valves... will sort that tomorrow. I have a vent at the top left side of my carb just under the...
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    What oil for outdrive?

    Penta sx-m 1.79 coupled to 350 vortec. The marine store is closed tomorrow as it's a public holiday but we want to get out onthe loch to start breaking in the new engine. I want to change the outdrive oil before I go. Is there an oil I can purchase from my local autoparts storethat will be...
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    New engine started - chuffing sound...

    Hi guys, I installed a new 350 Vortec with 4bbl edelbrock 1409 into my boat and took my time over wiring/plumbing and whatnot. Got the engine started on the muffs tonight, the first thing i noticed was with the new waterpump both circulating and raw the muffs got sucked onto the outdrive good...
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    U-joint time... any advice? Penta SX-M 1.79

    My new ujoint spicer centres have arrived and I went to instal them this afternoon only to see that a press of some description is required. I expect that there is a universal tool I can buy that will allow me to press them out and hopefully I can have it done for this weekend coming, we were...
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    Help with plumbing basic warm washdown shower from engine...

    Just installed my new 5.7GL and am looking to hook up a transom shower whilst im in about the guts... Will fitting it to the water pump illustrated here do the job?
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    Which fuel filter for 5.7 v8?

    I had a 5.7 gl-b installed until recently rePowering with a newer improved 5.7 engine which adopts a different fuel pump and Est ignition. I now need an inline fuel filter that can cope with the demand of this engine, can anyone recommend a part? It would be good if it were water separating...
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