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Last century Volvo used similar lift pumps on most small engines but with different diaphragms depending on fuel used ie either petrol or diesel which would suggest to me the same allowance should be to pump bulbs

Further to my earlier reply don’t fit washers to injectors in copper sleeves ie Volvo style

If you leave the prop on for years it might never come off Worth giving it a treat and re greasing it at least

Make sure that all the other washers are removed before adding new one

As it does not officially exist why would he.?

Is that fresh water cooled Sea water cooled requires lower thermostat settings and affects calorifier temperature

What is the engine ?

Lack of Gearbox oil pressure especially after oil change is first area of thought As this thread has been around for some time perhaps new thread may help and widen scope

Definitely on apple

Used it for years It has evolved into an excellent app and appears to be managed by an active boater I am no longer active boat wise and advised Stuart and had a excellent conversation with him All the better that it runs on phone and can live in your pocket

They do suffer from a carbon build up round the heater plug but this is easily cured by carefully removing the plug and using a twist drill turned by hand sorry can’t remember size

Do a vacuum test on the lower unit and consider replacing diaphragm as normal practice at this vintage You have covered the main causes from the simple replacing the drain plug washer on a yearly basis Checking the prop shaft seal are not damage from having picked up something that displacing...

May be de rated (for commercial purposes ) and used for pleasure purposes hence the explanation given Check spec number with Volvo to confirm Worth putting it through a prop calculator

Possibly it’s the prop that was fitted prior to the max prop and kept as a spare ?