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    volvo penta dps drive outer prop seal how to replace

    I have a volvo penta dps duo prop. just replaced the props. had to go to volvo penta dealer to remove front prop, no problem there but they said the prop seal had a slight bulge outward on it and should be replaced. any idea on how to do this. is it a diy job. been looking on the net but cant...
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    volvo penta 280 sp pt to 4.3 gl-d is it possible?

    HI long story short, i have a 2004 195 stingray with 4.3 gl-d. the sx- outdrive originally on the boat was stolen (how, is the long story) anyway i have an older, complete 280 sp.pt drive in very good condition, and my question is can this drive be hooked up to this engine, i know the obvious...
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    alpha one drive to volvo penta engine, interrupt switch

    fitting a alpha one drive to volvo penta 4.3 engine.. got through all the problems associated with this set up and now just about ready to put in water. EXCEPT,, need to fit the interrupt switch. can i break the grey wire from coil to distributor taking it through the interrupt switch, in theory...
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    alpha one drive to volvo penta engine, interrupt switch

    i have fitted an alpha one out-drive to a 4.3 volvo penta engine.. after after some head scratching and help from you guys on here I'm about finished, I'm fitting the interrupt switch, i know the theory about how it works, what i need clarifying is the wiring. .. do i break the gray wire from...
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    alpha one gen 1 gear oil leak

    just replaced water pump in my alpha one drive.. replaced gear oil... now i have gear oil leaking from what seems the exhaust water via prop.. oil is getting into the exhaust water ..only started up and run on with earmuffs supplying the water.. not been in water as of yet. now to the horrible...
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    volvo penta 4.3 gl-d waterpump stay

    fitted a volvo penta 4.3 in my boat.. all going good untill realised the water pump stay is missing.. volvo want 171 bucks for a replacement, seems way over the top, but thats volvo eh. think looking at pics it would be quite easy to fabricate.. my question is does anyone out there know the...
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    volvo penta 4.3 gl-d. maybe fuel problems

    engine has to be cranked over many times to start, when started it runs very well. switch it off then on as many times as you want it will start again but switch it off and leave it for half hour same problem. im thinking its the fuel, is there some kind of drain off when engine is idle, and...
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    volvo engine alpha one gen 1 outdrive .. raw water pump

    its a long story how i got to this position but here i am.. i have a volvo penta 4.3 gl-d engine and im fitting a alpha one gen1 outdrive.. the reason is financial.. i have a alpha drive i dont have a volvo sx.. so im fitting the alpha untill i can aford to put in a sx drive.. i seem to be...
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    alpha one gen1 gimbal housing bolts

    im fitting a alpha one outdrive to my boat, the one i have does not have bolts /studs in gimbal housing to mount to transom, i tried looking on the internet but with no luck, no exploded views of the gimbal housing seem to show the studs/bolts, this is driving me crazy.. any help from you guys...
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