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    Gimbal Bearing Ring

    "I recently pulled and replace "I recently pulled and replaced my outdrive leg on my 1999 Crownline BR 5.7 Volvo Penta (Vortec) boat. While struggling to re-install the outdrive, I found this mettle ring in the space where the gimbal bearing resides. I am guessing it is part of the bearing...
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    Steam

    "Hello, I have a new Volvo/ "Hello, I have a new Volvo/Vortec 5.7 engine in my 1999 Crownline bowrider. I just got it running in my yard using a garden hose to supply water. There is quite a bit of steam coming from the exhaust. The water comming out is definitely hot, however the...
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    Volvo Penta Engine Tempature Sensor

    "Can anyone tell me where the "Can anyone tell me where the engine "temperature sensor" is on my 1999 5.7L Volvo Penta engine? I just replaced my original engine with a Vortec engine and I want to make sure I have the temperature gauge connected before I run the engine. I expect to see a...
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    Engine Outdrive Alignment

    "Hello, I just installed a "Hello, I just installed a new Volvo 5.7L (vortec replacement) engine into my 1999 crownline 248. I am trying to remount the outdrive, but the yoke is bumping into the engine coupler. I ordered an "alignment tool", but I've never used one. Any tips? Lee"
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    57 L Oil Cooler Placement

    "Hello, I purchased a new 5 "Hello, I purchased a new 5.7 L Vortec long block and I am almost finished moving "parts" from my old 1999 Volvo 5.7 L engine to the new Vortec 5.7 L eninge. One of the last parts I am moving is the oil cooler. It has a water hose and two power steering hoses...
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    57L Engine Difficult to Turn Over

    "My 1999 5.7L Volvo Penta had "My 1999 5.7L Volvo Penta had (salt) water in the cylinders for 10 days. I removed all the water and replaced the oil. Some water drained from the oil pan, but the oil (which came out after the water) did not appear "milky". Anyway, I am having difficulty...
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    SX Outdrive Installion Instructions

    I replaced the two bellows on I replaced the two bellows on my Volvo 5.7 GS/SX outdrive in April. I removed the outdrive yesterday (August) for maintenance and found water in the drive shaft bellow. I must have made a mistake when replacing the bellow in April. Does anyone have instructions...
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