So, 2005 5.0GXI-e, I think the valve cover gaskets are weeping a little, when I changed the plugs, there was oil down each side. I haven't looked too closely, but can I remove the covers without removing a bunch of other "stuff", ie risers, fuel lines etc? how involved is it? Any particular...
Four Winns with a 5.0GXI-e, SX drive, So, boat was FINE just a couple of days ago, all around the lake...but tonight, start it up and after a minute I get a little bit of what sounds like a belt squeak. Don't think much of it and figure it will go away in a minute...It has a similar noise every...
So how much free play is ok for a boat, 2005, fourwinns 190h, with the Volvo Penta SX. Seems like there is a lot, with the boat OFF, I can move the top of the wheel through 4 inches of dead band... is that right? Cable? Helm, or just the way it is?
So what would cause a pulse in the steering wheel, only at idle speed, and only when turning the wheel, not when holding a turn or straight, so only when MOVING the stealing wheel At idle. 2005 four winns, 190h with Volvo 5.0 gxi. Steering is good and smooth at speed, and no vibration or...
So, what would cause the gas fill to “back up” into the fill neck. Here is what happened, gas gauge says boat is empty, I buy 25 gal of gas in 5 gal cans, start to fill…boat is in the water…get 3 gallons in and the pump I am using shuts off…gas is at the top of the fill neck. Check gauge...
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Does anyone make a "performance" manifolds and risers for the 5.0 GXI? really I am looking to get some of the weight out of the back of the boat, so "lightweight" manifold and risers may be a better description. I see places like Eddie Marine and all make aluminum SBC manifolds and...
Boat is a 2005 fourwinns 190 horizon with a Volvo Penta 5.0GXI and SX drive 1.6 ratio. Entire Stern drive was replaced 1.5 years ago with a rebuilt unit, it has worked well up until recently
Hi all, Well, I thought I would be out on the lake doing some prop testing and enjoying the nice Fl...
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Boat is a 2005 fourwinns 190 horizon runabout, 5.0GXI VP 270 HP with SX drive.
I recently purchased a Solas 4 blade Titan 19 pitch, Solas PN 8653-141-19. With the ORIGINAL VP 3 blade SS 19P, and only me in the boat with ½ full fuel tank, was turning 5450 RPM WOT which was way over...
