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    Volvo Penta 3.0 metric?

    I need to R&R my alternator and will buy some tools. Are the engines metric or SAE? Thanks Rich
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    Volvo Penta 3.0 (4 cyl) Alternator Thwarting Vacation Plans

    Hi, My alternator/regulator has failed on my 2000 Reinell 180. We are "remote" with the boat on vacation so I am hoping to find a part quickly. Perhaps on Amazon to pick up remotely, and buys some tools... The alternator has a built in regulator but I think it would be best to replace the whole...
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    Help Identify This Fuel Sender

    My sender is failing. (2000 Reinell 180) Unfortunately I don't have an ohm meter with me... Perhaps someone can help me find a suitable replacement? Thank you Rich
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    How does a Penta Actuator work?

    2000 Reinell 180 With the steering locked up solid. In another thread, I described my difficulties, removing steering cable from the steering actuator. Ended up cutting the cable leaving a section inside the actuator and it is corroded in place mostly. I’m going to take the actuator out and...
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    Removing steering cable

    Hi, I’ve made some progress to get the steering cable out but I seem to be stuck. I have removed the cotter pin, and the pivot pin from the end of the cable and I’ve unscrewed the cable from the starboard side of the actuator. I can only get the cable out about two or 3 inches and it seems to...
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    Repair of Old Kayaks

    Hi All, I have a pair of Phoenix Isere Kayaks, circa the seventies. They have been out in the weather for years. The fiberglass cloth on the bottoms (hull) is showing over most of the surface. It is as though the resin evaporated. The surface is still smooth with the cloth still adhered...
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