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    Volvo part number for water port seal

    I am installing a DP C lower to a 280 intermediate and need to know the part number for the seal / o-ring that fits into the water supply orifice of the lower unit when mating it to the intermediate. I have the two oil seal O-ring part numbers but am in need of the seal for the water port...
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    Volvo C1 DP U-joint Cross Reference

    Hello: Would anyone know a brand cross reference # for my Volvo C1 Dp drives U-joints? The volvo part number is 3860232 Thanks
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    Not starting, am I missing something?

    Well I went to start the big boat up tonight with the 350 GL Volvo. Not thinking I pumped the gas 3 or 4 times as it is a habit with my 3.0. Try starting the thing and will not start up. First thing I think is I flooded it. First made sure kill switch not engaged I let it sit for a bit and...
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    Volvo C1 DP Hollow screw

    Can anyone tell me what purpose the "hollow screw" (#8 in the exploded view below) serves? Also, what would you use the #5 plug port for? 8 ? Hollow screw 814643
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    Volvo C1.. Where are the zircs for primary

    I have the 350 GL with the C1 Dp outdrive. Winterizing and try to find the zirc fittings so I can grease the primary bearing. All I can find around the bell housing area is the zirc for the steering arm. Any help locating it? I cannot imagine there not being one Thanks Bill
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 speedometer tube fitting

    Does any one have the merc number or Sierra # for the speedometer pickup tube fitting which connects to tubing to the Alpha 1 Gen 2 drive? I pulled the drive for winterizing today, and yes, I forgot to disconnect, and broke the two plastic holding clips. I have went through everything and...
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    Any one recognize this gasket???

    Anybody recognize this gasket? This is what showed up for my 5.7 GL exhaust manifold gasket today. The number matches but they packaged the wrong gasket in the sleave. Bill http://profile.imageshack.us/user/billbayliner/images/detail/#114/p1010014cr8.jpg
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    Sealant coating or no Sealant

    Just did a search in the forum on torque spec for my 1995 Volvo 5.7 GL KMDA riser and exhaust manifold bolts and came across many different opinions (some opinions almost 5 years old) on whether to use a sealent on the gaskets. Some say do not use any while others say to use a sealent with it I...
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    Volvo / Sherwood impeller kit... HELP

    Hello all: I have a sheerwood sea water pump I want to replace the impeller and gaskets in but am having a hell of a time finding the kit for the specific pump. I can find impeller but not kit. I have went to volvo site with no luck. I keep getting kits that the gaskets are not even close to...
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    Volvo "Transom Assembly" info

    Hello all: I was wondering if someone would know what the info below represents. I found the Transom Assembly sticker on the engine and for the "Drive Unit" it states DP-C1 1 95 (I am assuming the 1 95 represents 1:95 gear ratio) 3102158977 (Serial Number??????) 3868002...
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    Volvo Duo prop Vibes

    Have a 1995 Volvo 350 GL with a volvo Duo prop outdrive. It is pushing a 25 foot cruiser. At the moment it has B3 props on it with no apparent damage. I had a set of B4's but it was overproped and would not reach WOT but still had same issue of vibration in certain RPM range. I am getting...
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    Resealed alpha as much as I can

    Hello all: Well I have finished resealing my 1996 Alpha 1 gen 2 drive. Not fully as did not have the tools required to do complete job. Also changed the impeller and plate. pressure Tested 15 psi.... Passed Vaccuum Tested 6 inches water column .... Passed My only concern is the water pump face...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 reseal

    Hi All: Have a question in this exploded view of a alpha 1 gen 2 outdrive, item 31 is a sleeve that seems to slide into the water cooling tube coupling. What purpose does this sleeve serve? Mine was not even pressed into coupler when I split the drive. I am trying to figure out what purpose it...
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    Alpha 1 gen 2 upper carrier

    Hello all: Can anyone tell me how to remove the upper carrier? I am replacing the water pump impeller, plate,etc, and want to change the oil seals (#19 & 20)which are located under this carrier. http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Servmanl/14/14b3.pdf Page 6 is the exploded view and it is item #18...
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    Good Read

    Here is a volvo vs Merc outdrive comparison on Merc's site. I found it a good read maybe someone else will also. http://www.mercurymarine.com/mercruiser_volvo BILL
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    pressure test / vacuum test

    Hello All: Pulled my Alpha 1 gen2 outdrive off as I was concerned about water in the drive. I have searched every where for the specs on the vacuum test and cannot find them. Every place in town I called said they only do pressure tests (said should be sufficient) and have never done a vacuum...
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