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    Volvo Tilt motor only removal

    Just a quick one. I have the same pump as in the picture ( mine is still in boat ) Need to replace just the motor . Can the motor be removed without removing the the fluid pressure from the tilt system? 3 screws drops it and I don't want to have all the ATF shoot out of the system . Thanks .
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    very strange 12V issue??

    Hello All, see what you think of this... Randomly my dash switches will be reversed and some not working? my hour meter starts clicking and the boat is off (battery switch on of course) Bilge switch light is on and running when in the off position? Tried turning off Shore power,trace wires...
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    Spark plug gap question

    5.7 carbureted GM block spec to volvo . Manual says ac delco 41-932 or 41-993 at .030. Engine had iridium ac delco 41-101 in it.they come at .060 new. should these plugs also be at .030 for my application. Thanks guys !
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    draining rams with trim pump/ 3854030 without pressure release valve?

    older style trim pump 3854030. outdrive is in the up position, blocked up. I want to unscrew the trim lines from the rams but system is under pressure? No release valve on unit? Just cover line with towel and undo? Lot of pressure in there. Thanks. -Dave
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    Water based bottom paint also for transducer ?

    I use the Pettit Hydro coat (which I had great results here in Boston waters last season.) Anyway the transducer growth when pulling it for the season was outrageous even with a few semi successful cleanings throughout the season. The Transducer paints are water based...So is the Hydro coat...
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    Onboard charger 1 AGM, 1 lead ? battery health bad..charge is full?

    In complete honesty I'm tired of reading about batteries, chargers etc. Have done a lot and its somewhat confusing with all the options. I have a starting AGM Exide orbital and a Auto Zone, Duralast standard lead house battery. 26 foot cabin cruiser with shore power.Perko 1/2/both...
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    Storm trashed my canvas, long shot question on someone having a template ?

    Was stuck from the flights getting canceled from Sandy, buddy pulled the boat didn't drop the canvas.Not repairable was old. Minor issue compared to a lot of people so it doesn't bug me. Total long shot here, Wellcraft Excel 26SE 1996, not supported anymore.I think the Martinique without a arch...
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    in the water tilt pump fill?

    The below picture shows the tilt pump I have (the one on the left obviously is the one being used now;) The manual talks about having the outdrive in the up position and blocked up and then open red fill valve on pump to fill etc. so the drive doesnt slip down shooting out all the fluid in my...
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    tilt pump wiring harness no where to hookup?? *photos* (volvo trim pump sx)

    Two wire older style volvo pump (red fill plug,not newer plastic reservoir one.) So to confirm before I spend money I don't have. Jumping the up or down wires (blue,green) to the pos. on the battery and pushing the throttle arm trim button up or down and it doesn't work means the trim pump is...
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    wire identification ?(on harness Indmar / Volvo spec)

    These are coming off the engine wiring harness. 5.7 indmar spec to exact fit for volvo transom sx-c1.All has been easy so far. black,yellow with black line...then tan with black line,black wire.I don't know what they are or go too? Thanks fr the help, I'm in the yard abd no access on sat. to...
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    removal of bottome motor mount nut (engine alignment question)

    I have read the threads,watched videos etc. I have the alignment tool with heavy ridges in the grease on top and also get a rough scrape of the coupler splines when pulling out....BUT, my bottom nut (shown in picture) is all the way down to the bottom of mount? The top nut is not in use for me...
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    Raw water hose from pump to transom ? SX-C1....

    Volvo SX-C1 transom ID. Indmar/Barr (GM) 5.7 engine. (factory spec for direct drop in for SX-C1. ) I've looked up best I could online. Looking for the raw water hose from pump to transom plate,for the intake.I assume it must need to be a molded one to avoid the bends etc? Was gonna call...
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    Looking for opinions on bilge pump location (pictures attached)

    So I threw in a few extra pictures for fun as I know we all like to see them. So long and short bought the boat as picture 1 shows..cleaned it up (picture 2) re-powered (picture 3 boat was cheap,had no engine) You can see from 2 that the pump is up on this elevated piece..screwed in no doubt...
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    confusion on Volvo outdrive DP-s but inside transom has Sx-c1 ??

    To clarify the metal tag on my actual drive says. DP-S 1.95 Inside on the engine compartment on a volvo tag it says. SX-C1. Forgive me for the possibly dumb question but why don't these match? Is the outdrive not original ? Any compatibility issues? The guy before me has had...
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    Massachusettes Volvo mechanic for engine hookup?

    Better late than never..season is ending here but just got a new Gm 350 complete engine. volvo DP outdrive. 96 wellcraft cabin cruiser.Engine is in Boat, in Dorchester,MA Looking for a mechanic to hook them up..and some outdrive work? Anybody have a reputable referral ?Plenty of places to cold...
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    Matching volvo outdrive to what engine?

    Hey everyone, I have a SX 1.95 volvo Penta oudrive,dual prop. (# 3868913) Engine was a 5.7 Volvo..gone now(cracked block) Bought the boat without the engine, but do have the carburetor,engine mounts,starter etc.but suspect of the mechanical parts condition. The short of it is I need a...
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