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    This will stump the expert on a temp gauge.

    I have 1990 Merc V-6 4.3 liter engine and can't get the temperature gauge to work. Here is what I have done: - Replaced the guauge - Replaced the hot wire to the gauge - Replaced the thermostat. - Replaced the sender. So now what. I when I hook it up without the top of the...
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    Which Impeller part do I need?

    The impeller went out on my Alpha One 4.3 L outdrive and I would like to replace it myself with parts bought online, the issue is I am not sure which part I need. It is a 1990 Alpha One, I am not sure which generation, it's serial number is 0D330242. Can anyone help me determine the...
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    How hot should my Volvo Penta run?

    I just put a new motor in my 2000 Blue Water 20ft open bow runabout. It has a volvo penta vortec 5.7 liter v-8. Most of the time it runs about 175 degrees but at times gets upwards of 225 even close to 240. Is that too hot? What should it run at and at what temperature should I get worried...
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    How do you remove oil from the bilge?

    I recently had a new motor put in my 20' openbow runabout. The mechanics got a lot of oil in the bilge and even got it into the compartment under the floor where skis are typically stored. I removed the carpet and cleaned it out best I could but there still appears to be puddles of glue...
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    Rooster tail on Volvo penta Outdrive?

    I bought a used boat with a Volvo Penta SX-M outdrive. When we took it out it kicked up a rooster tail much like a wave runner. We pulled it out of the water and all I can see that might create drag causing the rooster tail are the Thrust plates on either side of the outdrive. Has anyone else...
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    2000 Volvo Penta SX-M Trim Gauge not working

    I bought a boat with a 2000 Volvo Penta 5.0 with the SX-M outdrive and the trim gauge is stuck at the top of the gauge. As I lower the trim the gauge bounces down a bit but stays stuck to the top in the end. I looked over several posts and many of them had image references to the outdrive but...
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    Cracked Exhaust Manifold

    I just bought a 2000 Blue Water with Volvo Penta 5.0 in it. After the purchase I discovered a crack in one of the exhaust manifolds. If I wanted to buy one from ebay (or any other suggestion you might have) how can I find out which part will work?
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