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    Changing oil without a dipstick

    It was a replacement motor for a VP 5.7. I didn't do the swap, let's just say that the person who did it is not on my Xmas card list...
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    Changing oil without a dipstick

    I have the old dipstick....
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    Changing oil without a dipstick

    I have an engine I bought from Center State Engine, however there was no dipstick installed on it. What's the easiest way to change the oil without a dipstick?
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    Replace Hydraulic Trim with Electric Trim?

    I have a 25' Larson Hampton from 1997. The current trim tabs(which don't work) are hydraulic. However currently it seems that Bennet recommends electric(or hydraulic) trim tabs for this size boat. Would it make sense to replace the hydraulic tabs with electric ones and remove a...
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    5.7 not exceeding 2500rpm after breakin

    I put in a brand new Vortec 5.7L to replace my VP 5.7L. It broke in great, went up to 4k and even above...but after break in for some reason it doesn't want to go beyond 3200RPM, even full throttle to the engine. It will go well beyond 5k in Neutral, no problem, but under load, no go...
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    Trailer Bunk Carpeting

    Some of the carpet towards the back of my trailer is a bit frayed. Can I just cover it, or do I need to replace the entire bunk worth of carpet all at once?
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    Do I need a USCG placard?

    I bought a 25' boat, but I can't find a USCG placard on it. It seems that once you cross the 20' threshold you no longer need one. Can someone confirm this for me?
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    Vortec 5.7 Gas milage?

    How much gas usage should I expect? Can't find any results on the internet
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    Any reviews on Center State Engines?

    Considering buying a new engine from them...are they actually brand new? Are they good quality?
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    Adapt Mercruiser MPI Inboard to Volvo Penta Outdrive?

    Is there a way to adapt a Mercruiser inboard to a Cobra SX outdrive?
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    Removing bellows from Riser?

    So to remove the upper bellows from the riser there are two hose clamps on the upper bellows...i loosened them but its still pretty hard(I haven't applied much force yet). How much force does it take to seperate the riser from the bellows after loosening those hose clamps? For reference: Volvo...
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    Toilet backfilling

    So the toilet on my boat is backfilling. I am unsure if its just not properly getting to the waste holding tank or the tank is full. However, its "in the bowl" right now, and the boat is on a trailer, so getting it to a cleanout risks spilling some. What should I do to trouble shoot this...
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    Service Manuals

    Is there anywhere to find service manuals for a Volvo Penta 5.7 GL engine? Are there PDF's or some such?
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    Spark Plug info

    I have a 1997 Volvo Penta 5.7 GL PLKR engine. What spark plugs and what gap should I be getting for it?
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    What engine oil?

    I have a Volvo Penta 5.7GL with a Cobra SX. I know V-P makes their own branded 10w-40, but does one have to use theirs? Is any full synthetic 10w-40 good? Or should I be looking for specific marine application oil?
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    What zincs do I need?

    I just bought my first boat. It's a 1997 Hampton Larson 250, it's powered by a 1997 Rindell Volvo Penta, inboard with a Cobra SX outboard. I'm trying to find out what zincs I need to buy for saltwater use. I found one of them on the boat, it's U shaped, and I am pretty sure it's part number is...
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