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  1. jharvey1984

    VP 5.7 GXi-D power steering delete

    So I did a search on here and THT and can't find anything regarding my situation. I have dual 5.7 GXi-D engines on my 2003 cruisers 3275. The power steering for the boat is driven off of the starboard engine with the ram driving both drives via a tie-bar. The port engine is identical in that it...
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    Confused about riser gasket installation procedure

    Hi. I have been mining the forums and am more confused than ever on the proper installation technique for the "new" volvo OEM riser gaskets. These are the thin metal gaskets with the ridges. The instructions say to install dry but I have seen several posts referencing a service bulletin to use...
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    First electronics purchase/install

    Hi all and thanks in advance for any advice/pointers. I purchased a 2003 cruisers 3275 express last year. It came with virtually no electronics other than depth sounder and stereo. We boat on lakes/rivers and for all intents and purposes use this boat for cruising only (no fishing). I have been...
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    GPS MAP 742xs vs 741XS

    I'm looking at purchasing a chart plotter/sonar combo and have been eyeing the 741xs for sometime now. Just noticed Garmin has come out with the latests and greatest 742xs. Looking at the garmin website I couldnt really discern any real difference between the two. Does anyone know the technical...
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    Sx-mhp water inlet nipple o-ring

    2003 volvo sx-mhp transom assembly: when I took the pivot housing off I didn't notice where the o-ring "rides" on the water inlet hose nipple. There appears to be a groove for it but it also contains the drain hole which doesn't make sense to me. Does it ride against the square flange portion...
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    SX: Clean Lube Oil in U-joint bellows - blown seal?

    Thanks in advance for any help/advice provided. I have learned sooooo much about my driveline on this forum. I purchased a 2003 Cruisers 3275 this summer with twin 5.7GXi's mated to DP-SM 1.95 drives. I just pulled both drives to do seasonal maintenance, check everything out, and put up for the...
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    Trying to find parts for a holley 2 bbl list R-75006A

    Hi guys, I'm attempting my first carb rebuild for my 98 four winns with a 4.3 volvo. It has a holley 2 bbl 2300 series carb with the list number R-75006A. I bought what I thought was the correct "Renew Kit" (Holley 37-474) only to find out that it has a different accelerator pump diaphragm (i...
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    4.3 GL Fuel Pump Issue

    Hi. I am new to boating and iboats. I recently purchased my first boat (98 four winns) with a volvo 4.3 gl carbureted (engine number 432BPBYC) engine and sx drive. The last time I took it out I could not get it to start on the trailer. Discovered the fuel pump is not working. I jumped the pump...
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