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  1. Fireman78

    Rough idle, vibrations, rich, low power under load. New engine

    I have a 5.7 gxi that will not stop running rough at idle. It runs rich. Vibration in lower rpm range. And when you hammer the throttle down, the rpms die before coming back up. Getting on plane takes longer than it used to. It revs fine in nuetral but under load it’s slow. After running fast...
  2. Fireman78

    Dp-SM vibration under load. Free spin props

    Finally getting the boat on the water. Had to install a new driveshaft, set the rolling torque. I have a bad vibration in low rpms, but the vibration is constant through whole range, just in the background. Alignment is “ok” I ran out of adjustment on the mounts. I can push in the bar and spin...
  3. Fireman78

    5.7 gxi-f Timing flat top distributor

    just to verify I have read in my seloc, but want to check with you guys that have done it. I have the flat top distributor and the timing is close but I have a kind of loping Rythym. Once All I need to do is jump the two wires on the diagnostic and run the rpms to 1000 and time the engine to 10...
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    Timing a 5.7 gxi

    Finally getting my new crate 5.7 gxi-f cranked. Question is we tried to time it and it kept dying or going kind of crazy. It is actually sitting very close to the 10 degrees btdc. Looked in my seloc manual and it says that the timing is controlled by the ecu and to change it you’ve got to hook...
  5. Fireman78

    Trying to get power to boat after engine & outdrive reinstall

    5.7gxi-f Im trying to get power to the key so I can adjust the trim rams and reconnect my outdrive. I have batteries hooked up and grounds attached to engine. I am still completing the install of the engine. What components are required to have battery flow to the key? Thanks
  6. Fireman78

    What is this sensor above the oil filter 5.7gxi

    i need to replace this sensor it is completely rusted. It’s located just above where the oil filter(or remote oil filter attachment) is. See the pictures
  7. Fireman78

    SX DPSM exhaust bellows snap ring

    would anyone happen to know what size this snap ring is so I could pick one up from a fastenal or something. Or is this VP exclusive?
  8. Fireman78

    Looking for outdrive repainting sticky

    I have a Volvo sx that will be sandblasted. Looking for the sticky or a link to proper steps after the blasting. I’ve read zinc chromate and then paint but I’m not sure. Thanks again
  9. Fireman78

    What are these plugs on 5.7 gxi

    Just wondering if you can identify what these plugs are for in the pictures? Trying to reorder because I have a new motor and want new parts for the lower end(I don’t want to take this thing back out!)
  10. Fireman78

    DP-SM transom assembly electrical

    When I was redoing my transom the grommets and wiring got messed up that pass through the transom. I’m trying to order replacement wires. I found the trim sensor and grommet but I can’t figure out what the other wires were for(I’m not near my boat). It’s for the hole on the left though I...
  11. Fireman78

    Faria thru hull depth transducer install

    I purchased a direct replacement faria sn2060a thru hull transducer. I can’t figure out which way I must turn the sensor for correct angle. It has a notch on top of the threads. But no other markings for placement. I can’t find any instructions either. I’m attaching images from the web. Thanks...
  12. Fireman78

    Gimbal Bearing not Seating

    We installed the new oil seal the the open side facing the bearing per instructions. Then started with a greased bearing.(we don’t have the installer tool but we’re using a punch and something with a similar diam of the outer race) it went in nicely about an inch and then it started getting very...
  13. Fireman78

    Transom shield stud

    I have a Six-MBAC which requires a replacement for one of the lower studs. Figure 8 on the picture. What are the specs on this stud, I’m thinking I can find one at the local fastenal? Also how do I install it and how much tq does it require? Thanks
  14. Fireman78

    Transom Seal Strip?

    Is the seal strip for attaching the outer transom shield to the boat? I was thinking it was a gasket... but can not find any other use for the seal strip in Volvo’s seal kit. Transom id sx-mbac
  15. Fireman78

    Help ID’ing transom assembly

    I am replacing my transom shield because it is too corroded. Can someone please tell me where to find my exact model so I can order all the seals and stuff. I’m attaching pictures. My outdrive is DP-SM 1.95
  16. Fireman78

    Gimbal Housing Corrosion

    Finally got my outdrive pulled thanks to you guys. But on the gimbal housing where the back side of the boots clamp to is corroding and crumbling a little bit. Any idea on how to fix this? The rest of the housing is in decent shape. See pics
  17. Fireman78

    Stuck Penta Duoprop outdrive

    I have looked the depths of google and forums for how to get my outdrive off to do an engine swap and maintanence. Note: this outdrive may have never been pulled and hasn’t run in a few years(boot was cracked also). I purchased the Seloc guide and followed instructions and correctly have shift...
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