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  1. FluffyChicken

    Volvo Penta Trim Questions

    Unfortunately no water pressure gauge on my boat but I definitely understand. Appreciate it.
  2. FluffyChicken

    Volvo Penta Trim Questions

    Hello, 5.0GXI with an SX-M outdrive in case it matters. To be completely honest, even with my other boats in the past, I never really paid too much attention to my trim. Nose all the way down, get on plane as fast as possible and then I only bump the nose up a bit after getting on plane just...
  3. FluffyChicken

    Carrier/Pinion Bearings Feel Lumpy

    Thank you. Yes I had planned on setting the carrier in the sun/oven for a while and putting the races in a bag in the freezer when installing to hopefully get me a bit of an easier install. The truth of the matter is that this venture started because I had about 1/3 of a shot glass of gear oil...
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    Carrier/Pinion Bearings Feel Lumpy

    I cleaned the heck out of these bearings. Kept the work area spotless as I could and greased everything. Fresh crush sleeve and bolt too. Still feels lumpy so I've likely got a bad bearing unfortunately. I do have one question though. Is it possible that my cheap china made dial torque...
  5. FluffyChicken

    Lowrance Transducer Cracked

    Thank you
  6. FluffyChicken

    Lowrance Transducer Cracked

    K. Going to send it!
  7. FluffyChicken

    Lowrance Transducer Cracked

    Could I use my plastic welder and or melting tip on plastic stapler and close the gap? Or will this throw off the accuracy of the sonar?
  8. FluffyChicken

    Lowrance Transducer Cracked

    Unfortunately the boat came cracked like this. Bracket is also snapped a bit needs replaced. Is this outer cracked shell just a shell and the unit inside is sealed? It was definitely working last time I used it just curious if it should be replaced?? Thanks
  9. FluffyChicken

    Carrier/Pinion Bearings Feel Lumpy

    I was attempting to set the rolling torque on this SX-M carrier over the weekend. As I got closer to the final torque spec the bearings started to feel "lumpy". Not gritty or anything. Its just smooth then resistance then smooth ect. The races feel smooth as can be and visually the rollers look...
  10. FluffyChicken

    VP SX-M Carrier Bearing Seal - New Seal Missing Second Spring/Lip

    MarinePartsSource where I ordered from is showing that this is an OEM replacement (I admittedly didn't realize the change in number when ordering and the difference in the picture). Strange that VPShop doesn't show this though. I guess I'll just run it. New number is 23492730
  11. FluffyChicken

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    Very nice. Thank you. Looks like i'll be trying the following from that thread. Neapco 1-005 NOTE: This ujoint may have grease zirks in caps. DO NOT use if they do. Spicer 5.4x Precision 344 Rockford K4 Any chance that Precision 344's are the same as Moog 344's? Ive seen a lot about Moog and...
  12. FluffyChicken

    VP SX-M Carrier Bearing Seal - New Seal Missing Second Spring/Lip

    Hello. Just want to make sure that VP changed the design for sure on this seal before I install it. Also I'm assuming I should install it where the flat side is out with the new design like in picture labeled "1"? VP Part Number - 3852272 Thanks
  13. FluffyChicken

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    Any chance they were the Moog 344 type? I keep seeing so much conflicting info on the web.
  14. FluffyChicken

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    Wow thats actually a pretty good idea
  15. FluffyChicken

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    Crush sleeve just installed tonight but noticed something about the new seal which I'm making a separate post about. Bought a dial torque wrench for this job. Hope it works ok. Its a cheaper one not the $3-400 good brands. Man I really wish someone knew the part/specs for the automotive...
  16. FluffyChicken

    U-Joints Questions Shims / Spider / Torque Specs VP SX-M

    My carrier seal is leaking and I kind of wanted to do u-joints anyhow. I get a low wum wum wum when turning. I have a few questions if someone can help me. 1. Can I reuse the shims? they popped off in perfect condition. Im hoping that what i read about the oring being the seal is true and I...
  17. FluffyChicken

    Torque Spec For Remote Filter Adapter Main Bolt??

    Thanks. So fairly good and tight nothing crazy and see how she does!
  18. FluffyChicken

    Torque Spec For Remote Filter Adapter Main Bolt??

    Anyone have any idea on the torque spec for this bolt with oring? VP manual says 26-30 ft for oil filter adapter fitting but that may be the main adapter in the block not sure? Thanks
  19. FluffyChicken

    Remove One Exhaust Bolt - Need to redo all bolts with new gasket?

    Haha yeah that sounds like a great way to ruin a Saturday.
  20. FluffyChicken

    Remove One Exhaust Bolt - Need to redo all bolts with new gasket?

    I accidently misplaced my remote oil system when swapping my 5.0gxi last summer so I ran the boat with the oil filter installed direct to the block. Thankfully I shouldn't have too much issue getting to the filter. I ended up procuring a remote setup over the winter which is in nice shape and...
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