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    1982 Volvo Penta V8 alternator/battery wiring qestion

    Here's my questions: The Alternator output wire... does it go to the starter (battery) post connection? Its buried in the loom and I cant tell. There is a circuit breaker mounted on the top of the engine (V8 Chevy)... is that for the starter solenoid or Alternator charging circuit? Anyone see a...
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    Volvo Part # for Old style Dist cap?

    Anyone have the Volvo Penta part number for the old Prestolite "Clip on" style distributer cap? 5.0 litre Chevy V8. 1982 It's amazing, cant find it on line anywhere. In fact most places selling caps dont even specify if it's the Ford or Chevy 5.0 litre! If you have the part number they are ready...
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    280 outdrive shift cable replacement

    Any good instructions anywhere on this? My VP manual says nothing....
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    Volvo Penta 280 Prop selection

    My boat has a 15 x 19 prop on it. It doesnt get to max rpm... far from it. The Previous Owner said it should have the other prop on it. That prop is 16 x 17. (The prop selector for this AQ200 (200 hp) is more in the 15 x 15 range.) here's the question: is the 16 x 17 a prop that will give me...
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    Proper grease for outdrive prop hub spline etc. VP 280

    Jus t wondering what the proper grease to use on the prop hub spline is. Also, what to use on bolts in the outdrive... like zinc b olts etc to keep them from freezing up.
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    Volvo Penta 5.0 Starter.. Identify this solenoid?

    I'd like to replace my starter or rebuild it. It's a 1982 VP 5.0 litre Chevy engine. All the starters I see for sale dont look like mine. Mine has the solenoid mounted on the body of the motor. It doesnt "lever" the gear.... this starter must be a centrifugal activated gear. Can anyone identify...
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