Just picked up 2002 227 with GXI 8.1

[liquid]

I know you know that I know about that whistle. I was letting CJ know that we know.

[AsLan7]

I know you know that I know about that whistle. I was letting CJ know that we know.

Who's on first?

[Big Block Power]

I know you know that I know about that whistle. I was letting CJ know that we know.

I know what you knew I was just letting you I know too.

[liquid]

I know you know that I know about that whistle. I was letting CJ know that we know.

Who's on first?

Go ahead BB.

[Big Block Power]

I'm on second with the snakes

[cmattj]

That makes it easy for as my next post will be..

Well..... you know

I'm killing myself

[Ytmsn]

Snakes and mouth balls

[HITTHEGAS]

Good read and get the impeller changed and outdrives done if not recent.. I do mine yearly..

I've tried k&n filters as opposed to the standard flame aresster.. No difference in performance
But it does cancel out the whistle the iac port makes on most 8.1. 2600 rpm to 3300 rpm

Impeller, outdrive? Can you please explain? I don't want to miss anything. Thanks

[Big Block Power]

Good read and get the impeller changed and outdrives done if not recent.. I do mine yearly..

I've tried k&n filters as opposed to the standard flame aresster.. No difference in performance
But it does cancel out the whistle the iac port makes on most 8.1. 2600 rpm to 3300 rpm

Impeller, outdrive? Can you please explain? I don't want to miss anything. Thanks

It's on your harmonic balancer. I think 3or4 little bolts hold it on. Don't over tighten them or they will break. There's also a little rubber stop that should go on the bracket. It likes to melt and turn to rubber mush.

[cmattj]

+1 well you know . Ha!

Impeller is easier on volvo.. do them yearly
Outdrives are drained.. pressure checked. New orings.. do them yearly.
Find a certified volvo shop as they can differ from mercruiser.

[Big Block Power]

Also what temps are your 8.1's running 140 160 or 170?

[cmattj]

Good info.. my serial is 4012096964
But she runs 170.. maybe it's been updated ( plus it closed cooling?)

[Big Block Power]

Mine runs 140 I need to change it. It was a interesting find one day I was playing around on the web.

[cmattj]

I guess as long as oil temp gets to 170 it's fine?
Do miss that gauge along with .. yes Aslan.. water pressure..

[AsLan7]

I guess as long as oil temp gets to 170 it's fine?
Do miss that gauge along with .. yes Aslan.. water pressure..

Yes
Water pressure gauge would be nice.
Thx Matt.