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    Taking motor out to (at least) replace flywheel

    I just keep having good luck with this boat! I tried to take it out the other day and got the noise described here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=414873 Then it starting just a "winding noise". So, I took the starter off and found that I had ground down a bunch of teeth on the...
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    Taking the motor out to (at least) replace flywheel

    I just keep having good luck with this boat! I tried to take it out the other day and got the noise described here: http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=414873 Then it starting just a "winding noise". So, I took the starter off and found that I had ground down a bunch of teeth on the...
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    Horrible screeching noise!!

    I've got a 2000 Volvo Penta 3.0GSM-A on a Glastron SX175. When trying to start it the other day, I got a horrible, grinding, screeching noise. I had this happen one other time, thought it sounded like the starter/flywheel or combination. So, I took the starter out & took it to a rebuild...
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    Motor won't start (after getting hot?)

    2000 Volvo Penta 3.0GSM-A in a Glastron SX175. I took the boat up to the lake last weekend and had a few problems. After running it for a few hours, it was turned off while still in gear, and it took about an hour before I realized that my buddy left it in gear. Of course then it wouldn't...
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    Squeaking leaf springs

    I have squeaking leaf springs on my ez-loader trailer. They squeak when I'm on the way to the lake, but not on the way back (after they got wet at the launch). Can I just spray some WD40 on them?
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    What is this?

    What is the pink arrow pointing at? This is a 2000 Volvo 3.0 GSM-A. I posted this in boating topics, but I think it needs to be here.
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    What is this on my engine?

    After putting my engine back together after a blown head gasket, I have a wire left over! I have no idea what it is as everything seems to be working correctly. The piece that is broken is on the gold colored round piece on the thermostat housing. It has an electical connector that attach's...
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    Tips for checking for a cracked block.

    What tips do you guys have for checking to see if a block is cracked? I have a Volvo Penta 3.0L GSM-A with a blown head gasket and 2 cracks in the head after a bad overheat. With my luck with this boat, I'm expecting to find cracks in the block, too. Needless to say, I really will be...
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    Max warpage?

    I am having a machine shop clean and check for warpage on the head for my Volvo Penta 3.0GSM-A. What is the max warpage allowed? I found this in a thread that's been helping ALOT> "the mercruiser manual calls for .008 thousandths warpage over 6" as a max warpage acceptable." I know I...
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    Adults only-for the Oracle

    Don, I think I am looking at this wrong & the numbers don't match up. Can you tell me what manual i need for my Volvo Penta 3.0GSM-A? (that number is off the valve cover) there is also 40102043627 & 3869105. Thanks! Rob.
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    Good way to take off stickers/lettering?

    Is there a good way to take off registration stickers without messing up the fiberglass/gelcoat? Need to put my Wisconsin stickers on and take of the Minnesota for when the summer comes in, oh, 6-7 months.
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    Replacing head gasket

    I am replacing a blown head gasket on my Glastron SX175, 3.0 Volvo Penta. I blew the head gasket when my motor overheated. As a winter project, myself & a couple buddies are breaking the motor down. I'm going to have a marine mechanic put it back together for me (ALOT cheaper this way)...
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    snap-in carpet?

    Does anyone know where I can find a snap-in carpet for a 2001 Glastron SX175? I have the snaps on the deck so I am trying to find the glastron carpet that can snap in to the existing snaps. Thanks!
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    Taking my 3.0 apart

    I am taking apart my Volvo Penta 3.0 to find out what broke after I overheated it. We have ripped everything down to the head & are taking the head off this weekend. I'm fully expecting to find the head gasket blown between the 2 & 3 cylinders. What else should I be looking for while we...
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    Bad news with my new boat

    I posted this in the wrong section, so I will post it here: I bought a 2001 Glastron SX 175 Volvo 3.0 L So I drove to Minnesota to get the boat (thanks for the ideas on what to check) Great Boat, in great shape interior, exterior & motor. I had him run the motor on the trailer (we backed it up...
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    O.K. I'm buying a boat.....UPDATE: bought one BAD news....

    With alot of help from this great site, I'm buying a boat. I'm going 7.5 hours away from Wisconsin to Minnesota to pick up a 2001 Glastron SX 175. It's in pretty good shape with low hours on the motor (cabin boat, used about 20hours a year). He is going to run the motor for me with a hose...
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    Need opinions, please. Glastron 185 GS

    Hi Guys! First time poster, long time lurker..this site has been very helpful in my quest to buy my first boat. Good stuff here. Do you have an opinion about buying a boat without hearing it run? I have a line a boat that I THINK is a great deal (see here...
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