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    7.4gi/sx Running on plane then high rev, no shift to forward or reverse

    Read a lot so far since 5am this morning. Had a nice long tow from BoatUS yesterday from Ambassador Bridge all the way back to marina. What a great day to only run into the issue. Didn't have the correct size socket with me to take OD cover off and inspect cable linkage, but hoping its just...
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    Volvo penta 7.4gi loss of top speed perhaps tied to slight thermostat overheating?

    74FJPBYC Hello all, been battling an overheat issue since last season, which I was able to suppress, but now has shown it's ugly side again. I feel I am very close to resolution, so let me give you a quick background how last season ended. 2019 Chased the overheating for several outings...
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    Volvo Penta 5.7GS not starting, appears starter not engaging?

    Buddy's boat. He took it out for a short cruise and then it would not restart, unfortunately for him, had to get towed in... I know enough to help out, but this was the video he sent me. His belts aren't moving, and there's a loud whining noise... my first guess would be starter it not...
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    Engine temp. rising higher than half when planed out...

    Last Sunday, had the engine temp. warning go off on me. Thought the intake was blocked, nope. Able to bring the temp. down to half way point if I backed off of throttle. Yesterday was able to get back down there and I put a new impeller and seal in on the seawater pump. 3 things the local...
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    Volvo penta 7.4gi power steering ram hose removal

    Ordered a replacement hose, since there was a small crack/leak on the hose which goes from the ram to the power steering pump. Apparently the hose clamps on the exhaust riser caused this and was a design flaw by VP. I will rotate them when I head back down to replace, but wanted to make sure I...
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