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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    Update: Boat still stuck in yard. Mechanics unable to separate drive from inboard. They've got it 1 inch off, but gimbal bearing seized to drive, and won't separate from coupler. They've tried 6 tonne jack, forklift (and all the usual methods prior, like just using tilt with a jam). Lots of...
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    The prop repair company is highly regarded as the best prop shop in the region. That's all they do.
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    It sure felt like a different engine :( But it's definitely the original.
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    Probably a good idea to try this next.
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    The tilt cylinders were completely corroded and leaking. Interesting about the compression spec. Some water in the fuel is not impossible because the boat was moored over winter (in BC Canada so temps between -5 to 5 degrees C). The tank was pretty full though so I hoped it would be OK.
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    Yes they did install the wrong belt because the spare that was in the boat was incorrect. When they worked that out and installed the correct one it did not improve anything. The props were repaired by a prop welding specialist and put back on.
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    Mystery issues with Volvo Penta since I/O service

    My I/O is a: - 2008 Volvo Penta 5.7 Gi-Gf 300 hp - DP-SM (SX duo-prop) I piloted my boat to the boat yard to get some work done. It ran well as it always has, and aside from a noisy pulley there were no issues with the inboard. I normally do the annual service myself but because I plan to...
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