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    What does the MAP sensor do?

    I have a 1995 VP 5.0 Fi. Yes, the dreaded Ford 5.0 liter. Have been chasing an issue with the motor staying running. Will start right up, idle and dies after 15-20 seconds. Hooked up the Ford EEC-IV tester. Showed code 22 which was MAP sensor. Of course, the Ford MAP sensor is "obsolete"...
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    changing from Fuel injection to carburetion

    1995 VP Fi, charcoal Ford engine. Having all kind of Fuel injection issues. Runs for a few seconds, but shuts off. Suggestion made to change to carb. What, other than intake manifold, carburetor and flame arrestor would I need?
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    1995 5.0 Ford Fi won't stay running

    I have a 1995 V/P 5.0 Fi with the low pressure/high pressure/reservoir fuel set up. Engine will start right up, but will only run for about 20-30 seconds before shutting down with a "SIGH". Will start right back up, but once again only run for a short time. Today, I sat by the engine while...
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    VP 5.0Fi starts, but shuts off, or surges

    Hello all. I have a 1995 VP 5.0 Fi. It has been running fine. Now have a new problem. Motor starts and will run for about 15-20 seconds, while ideling, has a small surge, about 100 rpm and shuts off. Will start back up, and if you try to put in gear will go forward (or back ward) at very...
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    Number 1 and 2 cylinders dropping out while running

    I have a 1995 Caravelle, with 5.0 Ford Fuel Injected (Volvo Penta) It has been at the shop for almost a month, and they are telling me that the problem is with the number 1 and 2 cylinders dropping out while running. There is excellent spark, great compression. Said they thought it might be...
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    Volvo SX drive shift cable/control question

    I have a 1995 Volvo Penta SX 5.0fi. Installing new control box, and I need to know: Do I have a push to go forward, or a pull to go forward? In other words, when you pull the shift cable, are you placing the drive into forward gear, or reverse? Thank you for your assistance.
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    Water in Bilge/Exhaust Water Question

    1995 Volvo Penta 5.0Fi with SX outdrive. I am getting water in the bilge rather quickly when boat is sitting in lake or river. Cannot locate leak, both bellows look good from the outside. When boat is on muffs in driveway, no water is coming out of the hub of the propeller, all is pouring...
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    sending unit cork float question....

    I am getting ready to mount the tank back in the belly of my 19' Caravelle. I took out the fuel gauge sending unit to pump out the gas when I removed the tank. The float on the sending unit is cork. I know I've read about coating the old cork carb floats with something (varnish?) Should I...
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    Epoxy resin question

    I am doing some re-building on my 19 foot caravelle, including a stringer replacement, and new deck. I am using the West Systems Epoxy with the Slow hardener. Weather here is fluctuating. with daytime highs at 78 on Saturday/Sunday and close to freezing nighttime lows. The slow hardner says...
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    Volvo 5.0FI w/ SX outdrive manual question

    Just purchased 1995 Caravelle with a 5.0 FI w/ SX outdrive. Not sure what has been done to the motor as far as maintenance. I have read to pull drive, and check bellows, etc. In looking at the outdrive, looks like the shift cable needs to be replaced as well. Question is what manual, SELOC...
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    gas tank area drainage question

    This forum is awesome. I am replacing the deck of my 19' Caravelle. Drained and pulled the gas tank to see what caused the rot in the first place. Gas tank on this boat is in middle of hull between inboard engine and ski locker. There is a flat area in the bottom of the boat which the gas...
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    deck question / gas tank

    Just purchased 1995 Caravelle 19'. Before I bought the boat, walked around on the floor and did not feel any problems. Boat was well maintained. After I bought, dug a little deeper. The deck over the fuel tank has been cut out. Looks like they were working on the fuel tank. When they...
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    1957 7.5 hp Johnson part number ?

    Finishing up on the rebuild of this Johnson. Is there a seal under the waterpump between the waterpump and the lower unit? I have not pulled apart yet, but I have a feeling that is something I should replace while it is apart. Anyone have a diagram or know the part number? Thanks.
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    Holiday Bronze paint

    I am working on my recent purchase. 1957 Johnson 7.5 hp. I would like to re-paint the parts while I have it apart. Does anyone have a suggestion for getting this paint, or a paint that is close in color. I checked with my local dealer and it is not available through them. I'm not a stickler...
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    Power head off, should I change rings?

    I recently purchased a 1957 Johnson 7.5 hp model number AD-11. The last owner indicated the motor ran in February. Did not have a 2 line tank to try to start at that time. After reading this site and others, I decided to do a thourough run through, including head gasket, impeller, carburetor...
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