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    Bogging in relation to distributor

    Fully aware of aftermarket parts suppliers in regards to marine applications My comment wasn't indicative of NAPA's development of special parts in regard to oem manufacturer's creation of specific components regarding long term issues. The companies that created and have specific use...
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    New to Volvo family

    If you're asking about fair witness of grease actually entering the cavity between the inner and outer races which includes the ball bearings as seen from aft looking forward with the drive removed, yes as you are activating the grease pump mechanism properly attached to the grease zirc in the...
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    Impeller rotation question

    This post is verging on ridiculous I've never seen a new impeller fail to provide adequate cooling water supply with an otherwise sound system. The only failure in regards to impeller replacement that have yielded unsatisfactory results ime is wrong part replacement, pump housing issues...
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    WARNING !! WARNING !! About brand new sparkplugs I bought.

    Some spark plugs are interchangeable/appropriate for different ignition systems and are subject to different specs regarding gap. There are some ignition systems that require specific plugs that are part of the design, as in the ignition system requires that specific make/model/gap to perform...
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    Housing

    Colloquial reference to the halves of a sterndrive unit is driveshaft housing (upper) and gearcase (lower)
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    Trim Control Rubber Boot?

    If the source of the issue is indeed the remote handle trim control switch you'd be better served installing a divorced trim control switch This of course requires cutting/splicing wires and new switch
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    Overheated Weirdness

    Failing exhaust manifolds start with excess temperature within the combustion chamber due to water contamination First notable indication of such is noted with a plug burn using current setup
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    Bogging in relation to distributor

    Kind of like the boat guy showing up every spring trying to warranty his cap/rotor? If the counter person is sympathetic you'll get a new set free. 20 sets in ten years NAPA will stop giving you things The spark isn't getting to the wire end efficiently, the result of excess resistance from...
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    New to Volvo family

    When I was a fledgling boat mech my boss put me on drives/running gear because I told him at hire I liked that type of work After a bit I was the drive guy and I mentioned to him once that using 24c on needle bearing assys in alpha lowers was not recommended by mercury and we should get the...
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    Questions regarding Water Temp Sensor / Engine Temperature - 350 Magnum 1995

    Taking the sea water pump off, disassembling, inspecting and re-installing the old impeller is madness The temperature numbers you've posted are in accordance with spec, or at least not exceeding normal observation however, I'd be curious to know the temp reading at the sender itself with an ir...
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    Bravo 3 loss of lube oil - slowly then rapidly x2

    Heat around the housing/snout prior to removal has worked for me Prior to applying heat re-seat the u joint/bearing/gear assy into the housing. It's real easy to offset the gear pack and have it bind during removal
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    Mercury 6.2L ECT Seacore Alternator Replacement . . .

    And that price reflects itself in just the right amount of english on your bowling ball
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    Overheated Weirdness

    Verify raw water cooling supply. First place to check is raw water pump/impeller Nothing weird about a melting rubber exhaust component due to lack of proper water flow
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    Bogging in relation to distributor

    A distributor cap and rotor is/are maintenance items and likely will not be covered under a lifetime warranty Worth a try but don't be surprised if you have to pay for new
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    Please help with engine type selection!

    Bitchin Some of us live in the old days (along with present times) and see old style engines with original accessories on a seasonal basis Lotsa motors still out der.... Let's get to the dry sump stuff already
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    BTW Tornado in the KY

    Bummer Hope insurance is present and responds accordingly
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    New to Volvo family

    Wait a minute...... Bondo?
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    Thanks, Matt Got a bit ahead of my brain with typing. A two piece rms GM 3.0L will bolt up to the intermediate housing included in your current setup The drive, separate of the intermediate housing will not be compatible with any mercruiser package (transom assy) Side note (and unrelated to...
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    Please help with engine type selection!

    I know there are folks here that have forgotten more about engine assemblies than I care to learn but my wag is the duty cycle of the engine being more extreme (torque/max power) in marine applications vs automotive (getting up to speed then maintaining) requires more upper end lubrication...
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    Engine Swap 1979OMC with 3.0L Quicksilver

    The only sterndrive setup compatible with your current transom is an omc sterndrive colloquially known as a stringer drive If you choose a mercruiser package you'll definitely need to rebuild the boat transom prior to install along with cutting, fitting, complete package install with new wiring...
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