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    5.0gi to 5.7 swap

    I see this rebuild is going to be fun
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    5.0gi to 5.7 swap

    Folks long story short i am going from 5.0GI to a 5.7. I have spoken several times to a machine shop builder and was told to swap the cam from the 5.0 to the new 5.7 if in good conditions. As stated by the shop doing so will not create a need to reflash the ECM MEFI 3. How acurate is that...
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    Install new exhaust coupling on riser

    Folks any idea as to how to get a new rubber coupling to fit into a new exhaust riser. Engine is 5.0gi Penta. I tried silicone spray, soaking in hot water and even dish detergent and nothing. For the sake of reason i also measure it against my old one and they are both 4 inches. This is has...
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    Is this greasable?

    Boat was water kept and everything it's either rusted or fully gone. I put oil on the bottom where the shims are and it loosened it. But i want to make sure it can be greased and wondered if that was possible.
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    Is this greasable?

    Guys i am trying to figure if this volvo penta steering pin guide is greasable. New to me boat has a stiff gimbal ring. I sprayed this part with some silicone spray and it moves a little easier. I see that it has a hole on the bottom but no grease zerk fitting on any of the diagrams from volvo...
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    Volvo penta sx trim cylinder thread

    Scott im coming across all sorts of abreviations. Npt, nc, unf. In the woods here.
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    Volvo penta sx trim cylinder thread

    Folks would anyone know the thread size for the trim cylinder. I have a trim cylinder with both hose connections that have been crossed threaded but still thread present. The hoses were cracked and new ones installed but it looks like the previous owner was in a hurry. Volvo penta trim cylinders...
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    Throttle removal 2000 Four Winns 238 vista

    Guys i am looking for some input as to how to remove the throttle shifter from my boat. The 238 Vista has the thottle over a side panel that is attached to the side of the boat. I am trying to replace my shifter cable due to deteriorating at the gimble housing but i can't find any info regarding...
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    Volvo Penta trim tilt hoses rebuild

    Removing the hoses is not the problem. Having a hydraulic shop rebuild the hoses with new hoses but staying with the old stainless ends.
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    Volvo Penta trim tilt hoses rebuild

    Hi folks i need to pick your brain regarding the trim tilt hoses on the cylinders of dp-sm. This is a new to me boat and i noted 1 hose the crimped part is cracked and the other 3 are not looking too good. I am currently rebuilding engine and other things and somewhat on a budget. I looked into...
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    2000 238 Vista ac install

    I am looking to install a marine ac unit on a 2000 238 vista for better confort. Has anyone done this on this boat that shed some light as to where yo place the ac unit. I will be doing the install in the near future but before i go ahead and start tearing things apart i would like to get my...
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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    Got it, what about all the computer wiring? Is there anything that needs to be done to bypass or can it stay ?
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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    What would the swap entail in regards to supplies? Carb and new manifold is known is needed.
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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    Motor is TBI. Yes i have done the swap before but i wasn't sure what was need regarding cam, valves and or springs to get more ponies.
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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    Hey folks, just to pick your brain. I am about to replace my busted seized engine for a 5.7 vortec off a junkyard. Boat is a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista with dp-sm 1.95. Other than the head gasket, core plugs which will get done before putting into the boat. What can be done to obtain more hp from...
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    Boat hatch core injection

    As much as dislike fiberglass, it looks like is leading down that road.
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    Boat hatch core injection

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    Boat hatch core injection

    Hi all, just to gather some info regarding core epoxy injection. Brief description of the issue. I took off the engine floor hatch for recoring. Due to my schedule i sent it off to be recored by someone with "experience". Long story short, when i got it back i was very displeased with the...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Thanks guys. So far exterior grade it is.
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Scott, what material would you recomend? I was going with marine plywood but i kept hearing of foam core but due to bolting hardware i felt it was kind of sketchy. Originaly it had balsa. Coosa is overpriced to my liking.
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