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    Throttle problem

    "I have a 2000 Volvo 250HP. My "I have a 2000 Volvo 250HP. My throtle has a play and the other day it switched to neutral when I was going to plane on WOT. Something got loose on my throttle. I can't find how to take it apart to find out what's wrong. There is no screw and I am afraid to pull...
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    Water in spark plugs

    "I have a 2001 5.7 carbed Volv "I have a 2001 5.7 carbed Volvo. I just did major work changing both head cylinders, manifolds and risers. We also rebuilt the carb and changed the water pump. After the job, I took the boat out 5 times without problem. Last week, we started the engine without...
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    Cylinder heads

    "My 5.7 Volvo 2000 engine was "My 5.7 Volvo 2000 engine was showing some low compression on 2 cylinders. So the cylinder head gaskets were damaged but when my mechanic took the cylinder heads to a machine shop to be fixed, they told him they are in too bad condition to be fixed. Is that...
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    Engine problem

    "I have a 2000 5.7 carbed. Las "I have a 2000 5.7 carbed. Last Sunday the boat started to malfunstion while I was going on cruise speed and it stopped. The gauge did not show increase in temperature but the oil pressure was a little higher than usual. When I looked at the engine, my waterpump...
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    Backfire

    "I just had a 100-hour service "I just had a 100-hour service done on my 5.7 carb Volvo. It runned well after the mechanic did it. The first time I took the boat out, it started to backfire as soon as I accelerate. The only time it does not is when the boat is on idle. The mechanic did change...
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    Hours to install manifolds

    "I will have a mechanic do a 1 "I will have a mechanic do a 100-hour service on my boat and I was thinking about replacing the manifolds and take a look at the risers at the same time. I will be there all of the time. My manifolds look to be in good shape and I don't see any rusted bolts. How...
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    100Hour Service what to do

    "I would like to know what are "I would like to know what are the critical jobs to perform on a 100-Hour service. I have a carbed 5.7. Last year I paid $800 for that service and for such high price, I want to make sure I tell my mechanic what I want him to do. I am planning to use a different...
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    Overpropped

    "I have a 2000 5.7 GS carbed w "I have a 2000 5.7 GS carbed with 468 hours. My boat is 4,500# dry. I have not getting the RPM I should have at WOT and the boat takes long time to plane. My bottom is clean and the boat is not overweight. I have found many people with same engine planing in...
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    Cleaning engine

    What is the best and safest wa What is the best and safest way to clean an inboard/outboard engine? I was thinking about spraying CRC all over the engine. I used to do that with my outboard. Is that OK and would this be enough? Thanks
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    Power Steering on 57GS with SX drive

    "I have a Volvo 5.7GS with car "I have a Volvo 5.7GS with carburator and an SX drive. Last week, on my way back to the marina, the steering became hard turning on either side. I checked and could not find any leak. The power steering pump tank is full. What would be the first thing to check...
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    Difference between 2000 and 01

    "Hi, I bought a 01 boat with "Hi, I bought a 01 boat with a Volvo 5.7 GS single barel carb. I thought the engine was also an 01. I just found out it is a 2000. I had already bought different books and manuals for an 01 engine. Is there a big difference between the 00 and the 01? Can I use...
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    Trim Gauge

    "I bought a used boat with an "I bought a used boat with an 01 5.7 carburator Volvo engine. The trim gauge never worked. Once the switch is on, the gauge shows a 30 degree angle. That's it. Is it more likely the gauge that is not working or could it be a sensor in the stren drive? I don't know...
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    Neutra Salt for Volvo 57 GS

    "Anybody knows anything about "Anybody knows anything about a kit that can be installed in a Volvo Penta to replace the fresh water flushing after a trip? Called Neutra Salt. I understand it's simple to install and can be run with the boat in the water to clean the engine from salt residue. I...
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    Horse Power

    I just bought a 01 Wellcraft M I just bought a 01 Wellcraft Martinique with a 5.7L Volvo Penta with carburator with a single prop. How do I know the horse power of that engine? Thanks Harry
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