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  1. kd4pbs

    4.3 GL-D Electrical Issues

    Might want to study this recent topic closely... https://forums.iboats.com/threads/question-regarding-1999-volvo-penta-5-0gl-and-power-to-the-fuel-pump-relay.780034/
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    Is this water hookup for winterizing or for running out of the water?

    I use mine to run out of the water. Water will also exit the drive inlet when using this, since there is no check valve to keep that from happening. Basically, as long as you're at idle or thereabouts, there's enough water being sucked into the cooling system to make this work for running out...
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    Hot water heater

    Turn off the pump, then open a hot tap. Let all the pressure bleed off, then close the tap. Start the engine and run around a while, heating all the water in the tank - probably 20-30 minutes or so. With engine running, open a hot tap. I would imagine a small amount of water will come out...
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    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

    Slide hammer?
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle

    Indeed, I could understand several ounces from a stuck injector and not running it or the fuel pump/cooler module overflowing. Thanks for clarifying and updating. Hopefully, this fixes your issues.
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    Solar charging batteries

    The problem is that you're relying on both meters to be accurate. In most industries, situations like this call for a single indicating/measuring device which can be switched (manually or automatically) between multiple devices that are being measured to eliminate any problems with a measuring...
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    trim tab hose repair

    Those are referred to colloquially as Oetiker style clamps. They are far superior to worm screw style clamps and, with the proper size for the application, will clamp and hold as well as a crimped ferrule. Use the proper tool on them (ratcheting action where the whole crimp part is inserted...
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    Battery power for propane fireplace

    My propane logs use a thermocouple for the gas. The only thing that AC is used for is the circulating fan. These newer ones must be made less reliable if they require power (plug in or battery) just to make fire.
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    Erratic tachomether

    I see that now (computer screen vs. stupid mobile device). My guess is the ring is glued to the cup. That makes things a bit harder, requiring finesse and a razor knife / X-acto knife.
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    Erratic tachomether

    You have to work the seal and metal ring off all the way around the back on the bezel to get it apart. It is a pain, but not impossible. There are probably instructions online or even videos of people doing this. Since you have breaker point ignition, then make sure your condenser is not faulty...
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    Mercontrol Wiring to 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt

    The Tesa tape is to make the new harness with the new wires you will be running. I should have used more than four ;)
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    2004 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer sudden leak

    If your head empties into your gray water tank, something is seriously wrong. Heads empty into the black water tank. And if you have dyed water in your bilge, the only place that could have come from would be the dye that was put in your head to begin with. At least it sounds like you figured...
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    Mercruiser 3.7/470 Overheat Problem

    The 470/488 is like sushi. When it is good, it is amazing. When it is bad, it might kill you. Fastest boat I have ever owned has a 470. Amazing power from such a light engine. No wonder they are sought after so much by hot rod builders. The Ford head is dead simple to work on. I have to wonder...
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    Prop Shaft Bearing Race

    Yes. Unless your life depends on it or it takes 18 days of constant work, and costs 3 virgins, an arm, two legs, and a gross of goats to get the shaft in then back out.
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    Mercontrol Wiring to 1978 Mercury 500 Thunderbolt

    Four words: Tesa wire harness tape.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 GL valve cover leak

    FelPro's blue silicone gaskets work well. FelPro's older black rubber gaskets used to be the first thing that went in the trash when they came in the master rebuild kits. If the valve cover is truly OEM, it will have a lip on the inside and on the outside. I have seen valve covers that claim...
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    ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting

    Just for giggles... Put your voltmeter across the I and S terminals when you crank it and verify you're truly getting 12V across them. If you don't, then either the ground is not ground or the crank signal is not getting to the solenoid.
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    Screeching Noise from Frankenstein 383

    Glad that sussed it out! A word of interest; usually when converting from a carb to EFI, it's best to either go with a manifold which has no exhaust crossover port or effectively plug the one that is in the carbureted manifold. The heat is helpful with the carb's air-fuel charge, but a...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GXI Fuel in Oil Runs smooth at idle

    I concur. First, there's no way an injector could let loose a whole gallon of fuel in 10 minutes even if it were mechanically stuck full on. Second, your eyes would be burning from being so rich. Third, there's no way that even if somehow an injector did let loose of that much fuel, it would...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 won't "lock in"

    Just in time for the weekend! Glad to read that this morning!
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