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    DP-SM not shifting easily OUT of gear

    With the engine running, shifting into forward and reverse works perfectly. The gears engage nice and smooth. However, when returning to neutral from either forward or reverse, the control handle sometimes needs to be wiggled back and forth for the gears to disengage. Based on my diagnosis...
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    SX-MHP first time U-Joint replacement

    (moving this conversation to new topic to help others find in the future) Engine: Volvo Penta 8.1 Gi-F (2004-2005) Transom: SX-MHP Drive: DP-SM 1.78 (M22) This is my first time replacing a U-Joint, so any suggestions / corrections / tips would be VERY much appreciated. Below is the information...
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    Mystery Nut (with pictures). What tool?

    Engine: Volvo 8.1 Gi-F (2004-2005) Transom: SX-MHP Drive: DP-SM 1.78 (M22) Does anyone know the proper tool to use to remove this version of the water nipple nut, and then tighten it again to the proper torque? Some kind of four pronged socket? Volvo Part Number: 3807821 Looks like this...
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    Dang. Water in the bellows. Suggestions and tools?

    We took the boat out on the water yesterday for the first time this year. This morning I went out to the driveway to check the stern drive and saw mysterious water on the exhaust bellows. Probing the U-Joint bellows was rewarded with a squirt of water. On closer inspection, a tear was found...
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    How to turn engine over 90 degrees?

    I know this is an old thread, but it is still very helpful for those learning how to align the engine. Probably a dumb, beginner question, but how exactly do you "turn the engine over 90 degrees" when aligning the engine with the alignment bar? Does this mean that the coupler attached to the...
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