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    2001 Dodge V10 U joints

    I have this truck that has a strange kind of noise like the ujoints are gone have a manual and they cant be greased otherwise I would have done that seems to happen after it gets hot lets say i stop for gas, the truck shudders and jerks when you take a corner. maybe its the differential? not...
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    shower install help

    Hello, I just took my toilet out and though hull fittings. The problem I have is what to use where the toilet sits, there was plywood but water got in so im planning to use fiberglass but cant find any thick enough to support the toilet. Plan to provide drainage though the stringer so if water...
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    96-97 Volvo Duo prop compression test

    I was reading a post about testing fuel pressure, so I got a gauge that tests vacuum and pressure up to 15 psi, ordered a fill adapter for the Volvo leg and plan to pressure test @ 5 lbs for leaks. I can use a bike pump for that but wondering what to use to create vacuum?
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    96-97 LK Duoprop

    Normally your supposed to change oil in the drive end of season, But I decided to change the oil now since its used, no telling what your going to find. first thing is the drain screw, went to get a new O ring and the Volvo parts guy said there is only one but mine has two? The pdf manual says...
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    wobble rollers

    I have these rollers that keep falling off, they are held on with 2 washers and a cotter pin. Is it normal that the entire middle gets chewed up?
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    Cleaning white inflatable

    My inflatable got a huge black rubber mark I searched the forum and there is a post from someone in south Africa, trouble is i live in Canada Ha Anyone know what works to clean it? Thanks, Rob
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    Redneck Houseboat

    Just saw this houseboat, anyone know where you can get Marine RV parts? :)
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    Results of engine swap

    Originally had a 888 mercruiser with 302pre alpha in my 23' 74 Bayliner Nisqually. I replaced it with a 5.7 Volvo Penta Duoprop with SS F4 propset Now that i'm all finished i want to thank Don S for all the help. Don, your advice has been very helpful and really appreciate it. The boat runs...
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    Strange tilt controller module

    I have a Volvo Penta 1996 5.7 Gi With Duoprop Drive, The tilt system has this strange looking controller module , all i know is its worth over 500 bucks. It was easy to hook up because all the wires were labeled but have no info on this thing, and i was hoping someone could clue me in.
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    Volvo Remote control

    Hi have the post, 74 Mercruiser 302 to 98 Volvo 5.7GI swap the sn are there I'm trying to install the remote control, where do the three wires coming off the handle go? if anyone has a photo or a diagram that would help my photos are too large to fit already searched the forums
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    74 Mercruiser 302 to 98 Volvo 5.7GI swap

    Hello, Looking for engine info. Maybe some good tips! I'm replacing my old overheating 888 That I installed 5 years ago I got a 98 Volvo package with 150 hours, power steering, duo prop and came with props and gauges.The numbers on it are 3868164 and 4112037595 I have a service manual I found...
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    Is a F4 pitch prop the right one for my boat?

    Hello, I made a purchase of a 1998 Volvo Penta fuel injected 350engine With 1.95 ratio Duo prop Stern Drive. It was in a 26' Boat but plan to re-power a 22.3' Bayliner Nisqually. I went online and found out this prop is good for acceleration. However looking for good economy and plan to cruise...
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    98 volvo duoprop

    98 volvo duoprop 5.7 fuelinjected engine leg 1.95 ratio, props stainless F4 pitch came out of a 26' boat i'm installing it in a 23' bayliner nisqually, do you think that will be the right prop? I know I need to take it out and find out what wot i'm just intrested in learning more about it.
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    Repower advice

    My boat is a 74 23' Nisqually. It's got new transom, stringers. Has a 302 888 with a pre alpha leg that is made out of three drives, never did get the cooling problem solved so i'm giving up Talked to a mechanic and he suggests a v6 220hp mfi with Bravo 2 drive. I have read most people would say...
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    melted tube alpha one

    Hi I have a 888 302 Fresh water cooled Mercruiser with a alpha one lower unit the engine just had the head gaskets changed and de-carboned by me and is now looking and running great after cleaning everything, lots of tlc and painting all the parts I have had the heat exchanger and the...
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    ford 302 head gasket

    I have a 74 302 fwc marine ford with alpha drive Hey guys i'm just back from the auto parts store they had marine fellpro gaskets so i got a set. the old head gaskets look good but there are several small holes for cooling that are totaly blocked on the old gasket! that must be why my motor gets...
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    alpha 1 gen 1 waterpump

    Hello, I have a rebuilt ford 302 mercruiser FWC engine with the alpha drive. The boat is on a trailer and used in salt water for a year now havent been able to get her on a plane just gets hot. heat exchaner. manifolds. thermostat .hoses .flushed block this month water pump in leg new last year...
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    Fixed it! but if i'm so great what did I do?

    I have a new to me 6hp 2000 4 stroke Mercury But it looks like a tohatsu it died on the first day of th long weekend great bargain huh, went around to have it fixed but everyone is out of town way too busy etc The way it died was fuel starvation no doubt so I wanted someone to clean the carb, I...
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    pull the motor?

    Hello everyone, On my 1974 23' I have a pre alpha drive with a 888-302 marine ford. That's what originally came with the boat. I bought the engine-drive used and installed everything myself after a few years no problem the drive totally died leaving an oil slick so a mechanic sold me a...
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