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    Thoughts on trim pump and cover for volvo.

    There should be no oil behind the cover. It is for keeping water out .
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    Thoughts on trim pump and cover for volvo.

    Scott what should i do . take cove off and inspect from there.
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    Thoughts on trim pump and cover for volvo.

    yes i have seen that done and i could do that but you don't have to do that if your just replacing the cover.
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    Thoughts on trim pump and cover for volvo.

    So i have finished my 5.7 motor build and will be dropping in this week . I can't stop thinking about the trim pump that has a leak . Its the one mounted behind the drive on outside of boat. It appears to be the updated cover. Can get a new cover for under 500 but with pump looking at 2500...
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    fuel injectors

    problems solved. Went to my friends salvage yard and there was a ton of them in his motor wearhouse.
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    Raw water impeller question.

    great web sight. thanks for the information.
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    fuel injectors

    So i noticed on my rebuild 3 of my fuel injectors are missing the pintle caps. This post is for the seasoned boat repair guys that know and have rebuilt engines. Volvo has medal caps and they fit into the holes on the intake manifold perfect , As everyone knows volvo fuel injectors are a...
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    destroyed 2 gimbal bearing tools trying to dislodge a seized bearing. still stuck

    Good job. Never give up
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    Crack on drive unit - how concerned should I be?

    So that can be welded. You may want to take that to a reputable repair place and have them take a look. Ask if it could be welded from the outside without taking anything apart . Im wondering if they previous owner hit something, i think it could be welded by a good aluminum welder . And not...
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    SX-M repainting tips needed

    when i repaint anything I always shoot one coat of epoxy primer on everything. the best Epoxy is dp40 but it's expensive. You can use omin epoxy which is reasonable. 2 to 1 mixing with hardener. 1 coat. Epoxy should always be sprayed over bare metal first. Ive been painting for 40 years...
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    Raw water impeller question.

    My marine mechanic with 40 years in the business told me to run it. Replace impeller.
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    Raw water impeller question.

    I found it. New one on way. thanks for your help.
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    Raw water impeller question.

    How can i figure out that part number. been trying for awhile
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    Raw water impeller question.

    So on my 5.7 build i have finally got to the parts on outside of Engine. and i was looking at the raw water pump thinking about getting the rubber impeller when i noticed this wear on the inside. Pic ,
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    torque or angle torque

    5.7 vortec heads , my torque spec sheet gives 2 different ways to torque with angle torquing being prefered. I don't have that wrench, is it necessary.
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    you think sandblasting it is a bad idea
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    I thought that's what the guy told me where i had it. Maybe he just said 2 cyl at 30 . The burned head gasket ones. and 180; on others . I believe they should be around 180. This motor was close to being destroyed if run longer.
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    Have put many engines together and no one other than me is doing it. My machinist is awesome. 350s are easy. been building those since i was 16.
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    yep right on. head gasket was tore between 4 and 6 . the piston edge looked like someone started grinding it and scoring on cyl wall. will bore 20 or 30 which ever cleans it up. rod pin was also very tight . trying to re-use roller lifters and cam. the salt really went after the...
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    My heads did not look like the heads in your picture.
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