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    Rebuilt 5.7 vortec wil not turn over

    Rebuily 350 will turn by hand with plugs no issue. Plugs removed starter will turn. ..the issue is with plugs removed starter won't turn over. Compression is good above 180 on all cyls. To be honest i have no clue as what is happening.
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    Starting outside of boat, on stand

    Hey guys, i am attempting to start a new 5.7 vortec TBI on stand, bypassing pin 5,6, and 7. It turns over and fuel pump starts to prime but no happy boom. I did watch a vid on you tube on the starting procedure but its the same one i am doing and nothing. I heard something about a cut off switch...
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    Trim pump hoses

    Would anyone have the part number for both trim lines coming out of the trim prump to the manifold at the transom? I looked at the volvo website and there is no diagram for those items. Engine is a 5.0gi and outdrive is a DP-SM.
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    Broken belt tensioner

    Anyone has by chance a cross refence to a volvo penta 5.7gi belt tensioner used in the auto world. Belt tensioner square adjuster broke and i dont want to dish out 130 for a nes one if i can get it at the auto parts. The part for my engine is 3860079
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    5.7 vortec oil pan gasket

    Folks i know this question might sound crazy but i need to put my mind at ease. I installed a new oil pan gasket on a reman engine that i am slowly building. I put ultra black rtv on the corner and over both the timing cover and the real main seal then torqued to spec. The question is... does...
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    5.7 torque specs

    Would anyone have the torque specs for a 5.7 vortec. I am doing a swap currently and bolting back the carry overs from 5.0 to 5.7 but before i bolt everything down i want to make sure i do it with the proper specs. Thanks
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    5.0gi to 5.7 swap

    Folks long story short i am going from 5.0GI to a 5.7. I have spoken several times to a machine shop builder and was told to swap the cam from the 5.0 to the new 5.7 if in good conditions. As stated by the shop doing so will not create a need to reflash the ECM MEFI 3. How acurate is that...
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    Install new exhaust coupling on riser

    Folks any idea as to how to get a new rubber coupling to fit into a new exhaust riser. Engine is 5.0gi Penta. I tried silicone spray, soaking in hot water and even dish detergent and nothing. For the sake of reason i also measure it against my old one and they are both 4 inches. This is has...
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    Is this greasable?

    Guys i am trying to figure if this volvo penta steering pin guide is greasable. New to me boat has a stiff gimbal ring. I sprayed this part with some silicone spray and it moves a little easier. I see that it has a hole on the bottom but no grease zerk fitting on any of the diagrams from volvo...
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    Volvo penta sx trim cylinder thread

    Folks would anyone know the thread size for the trim cylinder. I have a trim cylinder with both hose connections that have been crossed threaded but still thread present. The hoses were cracked and new ones installed but it looks like the previous owner was in a hurry. Volvo penta trim cylinders...
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    Throttle removal 2000 Four Winns 238 vista

    Guys i am looking for some input as to how to remove the throttle shifter from my boat. The 238 Vista has the thottle over a side panel that is attached to the side of the boat. I am trying to replace my shifter cable due to deteriorating at the gimble housing but i can't find any info regarding...
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    Volvo Penta trim tilt hoses rebuild

    Hi folks i need to pick your brain regarding the trim tilt hoses on the cylinders of dp-sm. This is a new to me boat and i noted 1 hose the crimped part is cracked and the other 3 are not looking too good. I am currently rebuilding engine and other things and somewhat on a budget. I looked into...
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    2000 238 Vista ac install

    I am looking to install a marine ac unit on a 2000 238 vista for better confort. Has anyone done this on this boat that shed some light as to where yo place the ac unit. I will be doing the install in the near future but before i go ahead and start tearing things apart i would like to get my...
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    Truck 5.7 engine into boat

    Hey folks, just to pick your brain. I am about to replace my busted seized engine for a 5.7 vortec off a junkyard. Boat is a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista with dp-sm 1.95. Other than the head gasket, core plugs which will get done before putting into the boat. What can be done to obtain more hp from...
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    Boat hatch core injection

    Hi all, just to gather some info regarding core epoxy injection. Brief description of the issue. I took off the engine floor hatch for recoring. Due to my schedule i sent it off to be recored by someone with "experience". Long story short, when i got it back i was very displeased with the...
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    Getting the most horse power

    Hi folks, i im looking to get some feedback in regards to getting the max hp out of a 5.7 vortec. Long story short 2000 four winns 238 vista had a bad 305 tbi vortec that i am swapping for a 350 tbi vortec. I sent the computer in to get re programmed. My outdrive is a dp-sm. Any ideas reagarding...
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    Boat engine hatch coring

    Folks i need some input regarding re-coring the floor hatch that covers the engine. My boat is a new to me 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista that has a a bad wood core (springy and soggy) engine cover. I am looking to start soon by gutting the core after i have the info on how to proceed with it. I...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI to 5.7 swap

    Bought a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista for a decent price knowing the engine was seized. The current engine is a VP 5.0gi PEFS. I want to upgrade to a 5.7 vortec but i have read in a couple of places stating that i will create an issue with the ecm and or injectors. Can you folks light the way and...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0GI fuel pump cooling hose

    Folks i need some guidance to the location of the hose that cools the fuel pump on 5.0GI. Long story short, bought a 2000 Four Winns 238 Vista with a bad engine. I noticed a small diameter hose that comes from the fuel pump towards the side of the engine and is disconnected. Can someone point me...
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    1996 Four Winns 258 Vista gas tank issue

    I am looking into buying this boat. BUT, the one thing that is holding me back from pulling the trigger is the owner states that the gas tank needs to be replaced. I have not spoken to the owner in regards to the details as to how it was determined that the gas tank needed to be replaced. As per...
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