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    1999 5.0GL Oil Recommendations

    I'm looking for suggestions on oil to use in my Volvo Penta that has a 5.0GL engine. The marina quoted me at around $200 to do an oil change and I want to do it myself. I know how to change the oil as I have in the past. They said to only use 25-40 oil for the engine. I'm not finding a lot of...
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    Bent Shaft

    Marina told me that I have a bent prop shaft while I have it at the marina. They said it would be over $500+ to replace it that includes labor and part. How many hours to replace it? Is it something I can do to save money? I'm mechanically incline if I have a DIY steps.
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    Losing Power At Higher Speeds

    1999 Glastron Volvo Penta 5.0GL SX Drive. When I was out on the lake yesterday everything was running fine until I hit over 3500 RPM and over 35 mph the engine slows down like it's starving for fuel. Just fill the tank half full before launching yesterday with 91 octane. Fuel / Water separator...
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    LED Choices

    I'm looking to put underwater LED lights on the transom of my boat. I have decided to with either Lumitech Seablaze X or Lumishore SMX series. Any suggestions between the two or what is preferred?
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    Tachometer Gauge Fix

    When my motor is running the tachometer at times can go way up then back down and gives false readings. Is there a sensor I can replace to fix this on the engine? 5.0GL
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    Roller Replacement & Rings

    My boat sits on a Karavan Classic trailer that has black rollers. I have never replaced the rollers since owning it and some are cracked. Any suggestions on DIY to replace the rollers? Mostly I am looking to see if I have to replace the hog style rings or can I go with cotter pins? I went to...
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    1999 Glastron Volvo Penta

    I'm new to the board and just have a few questions while I get to know DIY information. 1999 Glastron Volvo Penta 5.0GL I need a new battery for the engine. Is there a difference in batteries that are labeled marine compared to auto? I'm shopping around and don't want to spend a lot on a...
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