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    VP 5.0 L OSi (GM small Block) Vacuum Test

    where do i attach the vacuum gauge to do a vacuum test on this engine. want to check for possible sticking valve (or not seating valve) and general engine health.
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    priming oil in rebuilt VP OSi 5.0L sbc

    When using an oil primer tool through the distributor hole, which direction should i spin the drill )ie. which direction does the oil pump spin)
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    How do i get in touch with mods

    i cannot open this forum unless i use a proxy which is a real pain. could the mods see why this is...thanks
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    Swap VP XDP drive to a DP drive ?

    Which DP drive and transom assembly would be a direct swap for a 2003 XDP composite drive. I was told if i use a DP-S drive and transom assembly i would have to do some transom glass work, i want to avoid this. has anybody changed out their XDP drive. Thanks
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    Flushing Fresh Water cooling system out

    Hi guys...have to put antifreeze mix in my FWC VP engine. Problem is it came with Propylene Glycol which of course i cant get here, so i have to completely flush the engine out with plain water then i can use Ethylene Glycol which i can get here. How would you go about flushing the FWC side of...
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    VP 5.0 OSi 2002 MEFI 4 (GM smb) starting on bench

    I have the above engine on a stand and need advice on how to run it on engine stand out of boat. Here is what i know: 1. Connect water cooling 2. Connect +ve battery cable to Starter lug 3. Connect -ve battery cable to Engine ground 4. Connect a separate +ve wire to purple wire on back of...
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    5.0 OSi Low compression in one cyclinder

    engine not started for a year. have replaced oil pan (had small leak) and replaced exhaust manifolds and risers. Put Mobil 1 engine oil in did a compression test (engine has still not been started) all cylinders are at 210 - 220 psi except one cylinder is at 90. have been told i should run...
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 OSi BF V8 MFI start out of water

    Hi i would like to start the above while out of the boat how do i do this (i have the cooling water connection ok) i dont know how i should pressurize the fuel pumps for eg before starting. Do i just connect the +ve to the +ve on the coil and ground the engine then jump the starter ?? Thanks...
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    VP 5.0 OSi BF (2002) XDP Composite Drive

    i am new to the forum so hi everyone, i have the above set up and am having shifting problems, there is a delay of a couple of seconds before the gears actually engage. i was told that VP redesigned the shift mechanism actuator but i cannot find anyone to verify, except someone said his was...
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