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    Thoughts on trim pump and cover for volvo.

    So i have finished my 5.7 motor build and will be dropping in this week . I can't stop thinking about the trim pump that has a leak . Its the one mounted behind the drive on outside of boat. It appears to be the updated cover. Can get a new cover for under 500 but with pump looking at 2500...
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    fuel injectors

    So i noticed on my rebuild 3 of my fuel injectors are missing the pintle caps. This post is for the seasoned boat repair guys that know and have rebuilt engines. Volvo has medal caps and they fit into the holes on the intake manifold perfect , As everyone knows volvo fuel injectors are a...
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    Raw water impeller question.

    So on my 5.7 build i have finally got to the parts on outside of Engine. and i was looking at the raw water pump thinking about getting the rubber impeller when i noticed this wear on the inside. Pic ,
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    torque or angle torque

    5.7 vortec heads , my torque spec sheet gives 2 different ways to torque with angle torquing being prefered. I don't have that wrench, is it necessary.
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    2006 volvo penta 5.7 rebuild help

    So i was hoping to get some use out of my boat without rebuilding the motor with 700 hours as one of the guys talking me out of it on this web sight. 2006 chaparral 256 ssi. salt boat from florida. Anyway now i am forced to fix the motor as i have 30 psi in 2 cylinders and 80 in all the...
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    repowering 2006 Chaparral volvo 5.7 with stroker.

    I want to rebuild my 5.7 in a chaparral 2006 256 ssi .. It does not have exhaust in transom. All in lower unit. I want to do a stroker engine for torque low compression with a comp can extreme. they have the bigger one they recommend but not sure if this boat can handle it without causing water...
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