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    Problem with engine mount - how to remove?

    2005 fourwinns 190H, 5.0 GXI with SX drive. Can the front of the engine be raised 2-3 inches without unbolting the transom? Next service I need to fix the engine mount and if I could slide the mount out I could probably fix it, or replace it, but I don't want to pull the whole motor...the...
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    2005 5.0 GXI revs up on cold start

    Fun Times, Thanks for the suggestion, however, I already do that for a cold start, somewhere I read that one cycle on the Volvo Penta was not enough so I have always done two for a cold start... I am thinking I may have a marginal IAC or MAP sensor...
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    2005 5.0 GXI revs up on cold start

    Hello again, so I have a question about how my 2005 5.0 GXI is starting. On the first start of a cold motor, it instantly turns over (starts), but then in about a second, stumbles, almost stalls and then catches itself and revs up to about 2K rpms and then settles down to 600ish rpm idle speed...
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    Changing Valve cover gaskets 5.0 GXI-e

    So, 2005 5.0GXI-e, I think the valve cover gaskets are weeping a little, when I changed the plugs, there was oil down each side. I haven't looked too closely, but can I remove the covers without removing a bunch of other "stuff", ie risers, fuel lines etc? how involved is it? Any particular...
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    at least the buzzer works...over temp condition... need advise...

    Four Winns with a 5.0GXI-e, SX drive, So, boat was FINE just a couple of days ago, all around the lake...but tonight, start it up and after a minute I get a little bit of what sounds like a belt squeak. Don't think much of it and figure it will go away in a minute...It has a similar noise every...
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    Steering freeplay

    So how much free play is ok for a boat, 2005, fourwinns 190h, with the Volvo Penta SX. Seems like there is a lot, with the boat OFF, I can move the top of the wheel through 4 inches of dead band... is that right? Cable? Helm, or just the way it is?
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    Stealing pulse slow speed only when turning wheel

    So what would cause a pulse in the steering wheel, only at idle speed, and only when turning the wheel, not when holding a turn or straight, so only when MOVING the stealing wheel At idle. 2005 four winns, 190h with Volvo 5.0 gxi. Steering is good and smooth at speed, and no vibration or...
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    gas fill issue

    So, what would cause the gas fill to “back up” into the fill neck. Here is what happened, gas gauge says boat is empty, I buy 25 gal of gas in 5 gal cans, start to fill…boat is in the water…get 3 gallons in and the pump I am using shuts off…gas is at the top of the fill neck. Check gauge...
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    light weight or performance manifold and risers?

    Hi all, Does anyone make a "performance" manifolds and risers for the 5.0 GXI? really I am looking to get some of the weight out of the back of the boat, so "lightweight" manifold and risers may be a better description. I see places like Eddie Marine and all make aluminum SBC manifolds and...
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    No fwd or rev with Volvo Penta SX

    Here is a photo of the bolt and shims, looks like3, so according to the manual, that would be the minimum...goes back to the shop Monday, I am hopeful they just swap out the whole drive...
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    No fwd or rev with Volvo Penta SX

    Boat is a 2005 fourwinns 190 horizon with a Volvo Penta 5.0GXI and SX drive 1.6 ratio. Entire Stern drive was replaced 1.5 years ago with a rebuilt unit, it has worked well up until recently Hi all, Well, I thought I would be out on the lake doing some prop testing and enjoying the nice Fl...
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    Need prop advise for runabout

    Hello all, Boat is a 2005 fourwinns 190 horizon runabout, 5.0GXI VP 270 HP with SX drive. I recently purchased a Solas 4 blade Titan 19 pitch, Solas PN 8653-141-19. With the ORIGINAL VP 3 blade SS 19P, and only me in the boat with ½ full fuel tank, was turning 5450 RPM WOT which was way over...
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