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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Final Update: It looks like my initial thought of it being the outdrive seal to the gimbal was the actual problem here. What occurred next was a defective wrench actuator. I completely missed the o-ring on the impeller housing. From my angle, it looked like it didn't have an O-ring, so I added a...
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Final Update: It looks like my initial thought of it being the outdrive seal to the gimbal was the actual problem here. What occurred next was a defective wrench actuator. I completely missed the o-ring on the impeller housing. From my angle, it looked like it didn't have an O-ring, so I added a...
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Thank you! I am investigating a pressure issue with the raw water pump that may or may not have been caused by me. Also, when I had the outdrive off, attached the muffs to see if water was making it to the inlet where the outdrive attaches to the gimbal housing and it flowed with no issues. I...
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Checked everything with no issues. For sanity sake, I disconnected the raw water pump and hooked up an extra hose to the inlet with the other end in a pan of water. I tried to keep the water in the pan close to the level of the pump. With no hose on the outlet, it pumped water with no issue...
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Pulled outdrive, checked O-ring. It was OK, but I went ahead and cleaned up everything and replaced it. While I had the drive off, I hooked the muffs up just to check that water was making it through easily. All looks good there too. Made sure the drive seal was in good condition and put it back...
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Thanks for the suggestion! Now that i think about it, the way I tested by plugging the feed port, it bypasses that O-ring. I will check it today.
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    Overheating 5.0GL-E with SX-M Outdrive (2004)

    Boat was fine last year. Replaced gimbal bearing over the winter. Now engine is overheating. 1) Engine runs fine when hose is hooked to flush port. 2) Overheating in the water and on Muffs 2) Assumed it was the seal on out-drive, so I removed out-drive, cleaned up and inspected seal. All looks...
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    Hole in Volvo Penta SX-M Lower Unit

    In the fall, I hit something in the river that put a hole in the lower drive unit. Service center says the entire outdrive needs to be replaced due to water intrusion. The new outdrive has been on order since Sept. 2021 with no estimated delivery on site. My question, is does this sound correct...
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