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    Where online to find outdrive manual for SX-M?

    The link in the stickies (and other posts) to the boat.info site no longer works. I also found a link to Scribd but am hoping not to pay for a manual. I'm trying to get the workshop manual for an SX-M outdrive. Anybody got a good link?
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    General question about Volvo outdrives

    After I pulled my sterndrive to replace the bellows (first time I had ever done this) - it got me to thinking - can water get in to the u-joint bellows while the boat is in the water? There is no gasket that holds the stern drive to the pivot joint; just the 6 bolts and then an o-ring around...
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    Grease for the prop shaft? Does it matter?

    2004 SX-M single prop. Been using the volvo grease the manual calls for but the stuff is super expensive. I have some Quicksilver Extreme Grease (used on the drive shaft splines) and it's the same cost but I get about 10 times as much. Is this ok to put on the prop splines? Also debated just...
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    Help with trim sending unit adjustment

    2004 SX-M. After replacing the bellows today I went for a lake test and my trim gauge is not working correctly. Once the drive is fully trimmed down, the needle on the gauge shoots past "up". Other than that, the gauge seems to be working. I've read the sticky no less than a dozen times and...
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    Outdrive just pulled, need a little help

    2004 SX-M I have the Volvo workshop manual and have been following it. Pulled the outdrive with no issues so far but I have a couple questions. 1. Do I put locktite on the pivot bolts? They have some yellow on them so it looks like a a thread compound was on there at one time but I can't find...
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    Oil change tips for volvo 4.3 GXI-E

    Changed the oil on my 2004 4.3L GXI-E this weekend. First time doing it myself and thought I would just share a couple quick tips for anyone with a similar engine. OEM Oil filter - part # 3850559 OEM Volvo Oil - part #21681795 (gallon) OEM Volvo Oil - part #21681794 (quart) You need 5 quarts...
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    OEM Volvo Oil Filter numbers interpretation

    Changed the oil on my 4.3 this weekend. First time I've done it myself. The filter I pulled off had numbers on the bottom, and I was trying to figure out what they meant. Seems it may be the manufacture date, but can't be sure. And, if it is the manufacture date, looks like the filter was 8...
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    Moly grease substitute?

    Getting ready to replace the bellows on my 2004 SX-M. In the shop manual, it says when replacing the sterndrive, to "lubricate the driveshaft splines with Molybdenum Trioxide (Moly) grease. I have the volvo grease for the splines on the prop, but can't really find molybdenum trioxide grease...
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    LED Strip basics?

    Looking at some of the LED strip lighting available now and thinking about running some in my boat under the side cushions, but I don't know a lot about the wiring. Best I can tell, you can buy a roll of lights - multi color (being told to go with 50/50), cut them in certain spots, solder 18/4...
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    Boat audio - what to replace first?

    2004 Hurricane SD187. Currently has a boss deck with 4 boss speakers. They are a year old. Deck puts out 20 watts RMS and 60 w peak. Speakers are 2-way and are rated at 90 watts RMS and 180 w peak. I want better sound quality out of the boat and plan on getting a new deck, 4 speakers then...
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    Anyone bought this alignment tool off eBay?

    I'm looking to not spend $90 for the alignment tool for when I take my outdrive off this fall. Saw this on eBay and the reviewes are good and it looks to spec. Just seeing if anyone else had any input...
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    Random question - are the u-joint bellows a sealed system?

    Out of curiosity - are the u-joint bellows designed so that NO water at all gets in? Specifically, I have a SX-M and am was wondering if they outdrive is designed for no water to get in. Only reason I was thinking about it was because the gimbal bearing calls for the same grease as the trailer...
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    Replacing anodes on a SX-M

    2004 Hurricane with a 4.3 volvo and SX-M outdrive. Friend replaced his anodes on his mercruiser and that got me thinking about mine. Are they even external? I found one site with a schematic but can't tell. Do I have to pull the lower unit to replace them? Boat has never been in salt water...
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    Cutting fiberglass for a speaker - will it affect the structural integrity of boat?

    So the wife wants to be able to hear her music (better than currently) while lounging in the water behind the boat. I'm exploring some mounts for the bimini but it most likely won't work. Other option is to cut a hole on the back portion of my boat and add a 5th speaker (via an amp). It would...
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    5.7 with Bravo 3 dies when going in and out of drive, hard to start - SOLVED

    The ever continuing saga of my buddies 1997 Mariah with a 5.7L mercruiser and a bravo 3 outdrive. He damaged the prop two weeks ago, thinks he hit a rock. We had issues with the old prop nuts so new nuts came in today, new set of props; put them on and torqued them (little to no play in the...
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    Bravo 3 prop nut issue - broke down

    Buddy had to pull his props off bc he damaged them and wanted to put his new set on. The rear nut came off easy and the front prop nut came off not too bad. Went to put it back on and once we installed both props they wouldn't turn due to rear prop (front prop turned fine by itself). It appears...
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    Recommendations? - Volvo 4.3L on a Hurricane 19'

    2004 Hurricane Sundeck SD 187 (18' 10"). Boat is heavy IMO. I have trip tabs and a a stingray. Looking for better overall top speed. Currently with the family, WOT 4400-4800 - can hit about 33-36 mph. Would like to get a little more speed out of it. Current prop is the volvo OEM 19 pitch...
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    Bravo 3 Prop Nut

    Helping a buddy with his boat. He damaged his prop this past weekend so I helped him pull it off. We used a large wrench to get the prop nut off as we didn't have a 1 7/16 socket. Looking at some online manuals, he didn't have the anode or the screw that holds the anode (boat is used in...
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    Help with engine ID

    Helping a buddy ID his engine. Boat is new to him. I couldn't find a serial number anywhere so if someone could point me in the right direction, it would be appreciated. Engine is a V8 in a 2003 Mariah deck boat. He got the boat from his father-in-law and the FIL is sending the paperwork from...
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    Restoring this webbing/pockets? Looking for advice.

    This is on my buddy's new to him boat. 2003 Mariah. All of the pockets have this horrible sag and I'm trying to help him out and make them look better. Debated pulling them off and cutting them some, but the material is in really bad shape. He has 6 of these pockets we would like to redo...
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