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    Fluctuating voltmeter and EDC issues

    I took a 50 mile trip this weekend and on the way I watched my starboard voltmeter start fluctuating but not low it was going higher than usual and dipping back to normal. When I reached my destination I shifted to neutral and then back into forward. The EDC started flashing and there was no...
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    Tamd 74 control box

    Does anyone know what the relay is for on top of the box next to the fuse. My workshop manuals only tell me what the 3 side relays do. It?s not mentioned anywhere. I changed the other 3 relays but not that one yet. Thanks.
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    Volvo diesel shifting problem

    Hello, I?ve been having shifting issues on and off with my Tamd74 engines. They occasionally do not go into gear. The boat rides fine once in gear but when trying to dock it doesn?t respond. I know it?s electrical and cleaned all the harnesses I could find. The weirs part is that it?s the port...
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    41 PC AC pump

    Has anyone ever changed an AC water pump on a 41 PC? The one in the boat is the original from 2002. It?s made by Cal Pump. I don?t know what the direct replacement would be. Thanks.
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    41 pc wet exhaust elbow fitting

    Hi All. I have a 2002 41 pc with tAMD 74 engines. I need to replace the wet exhaust elbow. Here?s the problem. The exhaust end is 5 inches diameter but the fiberglass exhaust pipe from the boat is 6 inches. Currently there appears to be a custom elbow with a welded sleeve to expand it to 6...
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    37 PC inboards

    My friend is purchasing a 2002 37pc with inboards. Does anybody have information regarding speed and RPMs. What should the boat have as a max RPM? The engines are Mercruiser 8.1. Thanks.
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    Wet exhaust fitting

    Hello All, I needed to replace my wet exhaust manifolds on the Volvo Tamd74s and ordered new ones through HDI marine. They were cheaper than the Volvo parts and I was told they were exact replacement parts. When my mechanic tried to fit them they would not fit on the exhaust end of the elbow...
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    Potential purchase

    Hello all. I currently have a 41 PC and possibly looking to upgrade to a 45 yacht. Found one fairly close to my location and seems reasonably priced. The question is, how many hours are too many? The listing states 1200 hours and claims ?Volvo IPS Pods rebuilt and upgraded in 2019 with...
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    Transmission delay in reverse

    Hello all, went out today for a nice ride and boat performed flawlessly. 2002 41pc with Tamd74p and ZF280A1 transmissions. I have separate controls for transmission and throttles. Came back in and tried to dock. Seemed like I lost the port reverse but took a long time to engage. When I finally...
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    Fuel tank access 41 pc

    Can anyone tell me where the port fuel tank filler neck would be? I would like to check to make sure it?s not broken since I?m having issues with fluctuating RPMs on the port engine. Thanks.
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    Engine loosing RPM

    Hi All. What’s been happening is the port engine randomly looses RPMs while at cruising speeds. It doesn’t shut down just drops. I throttle back both engines and wait a few seconds and then power back up. Had the fuel filters changed and no water seen. Today something strange happened. Boat was...
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    Exhaust elbow leak

    I just noticed today that I have a small water leak from my starboard exhaust elbow. Its not a lot but any is too much. I tried tightening the clamp got a few turns on it but the leak didn’t stop. Does this really mean I need to replace the elbow or can it possibly be just reseated? I don’t...
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    Loosing RPM’s

    Hello All. Went out for a ride after the really hot weekend we had here in the northeast and after getting on plane my port engine started to drop RPMs. Lasted 10 seconds and went back to normal. He’d the fuel filters and water separators changed. Went away this Friday for a 2 day trip and the...
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    Galley table broken!!

    Good morning. Here visiting a marina and last night my daughter was going to make her “bed” the galley dinette table when the table top literally fell off. The metal post broke where it attached to the table itself. It appears the aluminum post failed after so many years of the table wobbling...
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    41 PC shower head leaking

    Hello All. Just came back from a trip and while we were there we noticed a leak from the shower head. I can see the water run down the back of the shower head and near the vent in the shower stall. My wife then noticed there was water dripping from the bottom of the microwave. I'm sure they are...
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    41 PC Galley table shakes

    Hello All !! My 2002 41 PC galley table shakes when you try to sit there and eat. Really annoying. It is sturdy at the base but seems to be wobbly where the table sits on the pedestal. Tightened all the screws inside and out. I physically took the table off the stand to see if something was...
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    48 yacht engine choice

    Hello all. I currently own a 2002 41 PC. I am considering upgrading to a larger boat. I absolutely love my Formula. There is a 2004 48 yacht for sale. BUT it has 480 hp Volvo diesels which are the same as my 41 PC. I did my research and never saw this combo before. I'm concerned this boat is...
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    Vacuflush issue

    Hello all. This weekend I began to have a problem with my vacuum flush had on my 2002 41 PC. After I flush the toilet, The vacuum flush would not build pressure. When I go down to the engine compartment and hit the motor of the vacuflush it would cycle. I was told this is a faulty pressure...
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    Zinc studs

    Hi all. I went to change the zincs on my 2002 41pc and the stud coming out of the boat broke off. I've heard it's a dog to get to from the inside of the transom. Anybody ever have to replace this? Thanks
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    Prop seals

    Hello all. I have a 41 PC. There are Norscot prop seals with reservoirs in the bilge. Can anyone tell me what oil to use? One of the reservoirs is empty. Thanks.
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