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  1. boatdude100

    Engine Oil viscosity mixing?

    Winterizing time. 3L 2007 Volvo Penta Have leftover SAE 30 synthetic as specified in manual. Can I mix this what the marina recommended which is 25/40 synthetic? Do we agree 25/40 is a good viscosity for 3L carb'd engine? (Canada)
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    Starter motor metalic "ting" sound.

    2007 3L (red) It sounds like a momentary metalic"ting" as the starter disengages. Maybe making contact with thin piece of thin metal when retracting perhaps? Is that an unpainted "spacer" I see between starter motor and flywheel? Could I be risking flywheel damage? Anyone know what is causing...
  3. boatdude100

    Bellows ground wires cut SX-A

    Bad corrosion on outdrive at transom. It seems my bellows ground wires from ? to ? have been cut or are missing. After 2 hours of searching and viewing schematics, I can not find where they are supposed to go. Please help! Qs: 1) how much do they matter? (short term and long term) Freshwater...
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    Experience with Moeller sterndrive painting anyone?

    Volvo Penta sterndrive repaint: I used Alumiprep I used bondrite metal conditioner I sprayed bare areas with zinc phosphate (moller) Awaiting topcoat and clearcoat (both Moller) Questions: 1) Do I now have to use ANOTHER primer before topcoating? 2) Im going to let it dry for 2/3 days (Can...
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    Moller stern drive paint process

    Volvo Penta repaint I used Alumiprep I used bondrite metal conditioner I sprayed bare areas with zinc phosphate (moller) Question: 1) Do I now have to use ANOTHER primer before topcoating 2) Im going to let it dry for 2 days. do I then have to scuff?
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    Zinc contact points- sand clean?

    So I have a corrosion problem SX-A I assumed I should sand clean the contact points on stern drive and zinc (if it has been used) to give it good electrical contact. However, I believe these "contact points" (around the bolts) are painted over by Volvo. Perhaps the bolts themselves serve as the...
  7. boatdude100

    Marine Tex on Alodine?

    Repairing corrosion on stern drive. I have to build it up around trim motor with as little sanding as I can. Question: Does anyone have experience putting Marine Tex on top of Alodine? Customer service said "you have to try it". Has anyone tried it? I would like to follow what seems...
  8. boatdude100

    What is this? - found on SX-A outdrive

    Can't seem to find this white plug with L-opening and ribbed joiner(?) on any parts diagram. The center is open as if its supposed to have fluid go down/through it. Looks like it should have a fluid line attached but I can't find one hanging down...? Ins Any thoughts? Thanks!
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    Corrosion paint SX-A outdrive

    Serious problem. Corrosion has compromised the seal of my (in the water behind the transom) SX-A outdrive trim motor. Bought the $2400 replacement trim motor and when replacing, discovered that corrosion compromised the seal (eaten away the metal) so water got in trim motor and killed it! Need...
  10. boatdude100

    SX-A tilt / trim pump replacement tips?

    I'm setting out to do this job. Old one has no activity, suddenly just went silient. Sparked leads at battery when connected directly to battery, no movement, no sound. + and- 12v reads at the connector (relay ok then as I understand it) Instructions seem to indicate I need to remove entire...
  11. boatdude100

    test trim cylinders possible?

    I dont want to fry a new trim motor assembly if the trim cylinders are siezed or something. Chan these be tested? SX-A Trim just suddenly stopped working
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    Replace or repair SX-A trim / tilt motor possible?

    Trim system is outside the transom under the outdrive. Has anyone ever repaired or replaced just the trim motor or do I absolutely have to buy the whole assembly? Mine is reading open circut, a spark when first jumped but now nothing.
  13. boatdude100

    drain 9.9 fourstroke float bowl?

    Motor went partially underwater with the heavy rain. Where exactly is the screw to drain carb of this motor please?
  14. boatdude100

    Trailering boat with outdrive struck down?

    SX-A drive stuck in down position with quite possibly dead trim motor. How can I get the drive lifted -and secured- so it can be trailered? Thanks
  15. boatdude100

    tilt trim suddenly stopped working- troubleshooting?

    3L GL Volvo SX drive. Was working fine however, thumb switch has a history of not activating perfectly every time one time out of 20 I have to push it twice. however... I hear clicks when I move the switch both up and down. No motor activation . I'd jump it if I could find clear instructions on...
  16. boatdude100

    When does anode require replacement?

    New to me boat last year 3L GL with SX-A drive with 2 anodes Both are badly corroded which as far as I can tell means either... 1) They need to be replaced or... 2) they are working well... Researched for an hour and still don't understand how I can tell when they need to be replaced?? They...
  17. boatdude100

    added oil to dipstick hole SX-A = damage??!

    Feeling stupid with this one. Filled oil in SX_A drive normally,closed it up, then added small 2 shots of gerar oil in dipstick hole - just to raise level a touch. Was this a bad move?? What did I "lubricate?" Did I do damage? Do I have to open up the top and clean it up asap? Thanks so much!
  18. boatdude100

    Gear oil SX-A -has to be synthetic?

    Winterizing. DEALER sold me gear oil that I now find does not seem to meet specs?? XPS Marine - high performance - gear lube SAE marine. Meets GL 5 recommended for use in VOLVO and OMC from 1978. NO MENTION of either SYNTHETIC or SAE 75W 90...
  19. boatdude100

    How do you shift gears?? Merc 9.9 Four stroke

    New to me motor. No manual with it I seriously cant tell if motor is messed up or I'm doing something wrong. Tiller handle 2010 So start in Neutral. Fine Turn it towards Forward it goes. I slow down the boat and how do I get into Neutral again?? It slows then when I keep turning towards...
  20. boatdude100

    Fuel fouling (rich/spark) or oil leak?

    1 and 4 cylinders get black fouled plugs.... almost immediately I would say closer to sooty ... not wet or shiny Single barrel Holley carb- 3L/ Compression good-avg 160 Any clues if I should I be looking towards 1) Carb adjustment (previous owner did mess with the settings, but wouldn't this...
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