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    Volvo Penta AQ130D replacement or block swap ?

    I have a 1977 Volvo Penta AQ130D 4 cyl motor on my deck boat. I have put alot of money in the boat getting the inside looking decent.. I fear that I may have sucked enough anti freeze into the block over the winter and the block may be cracked.. I started it up and it seems as though water...
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    Humminbird Auto Power on ?

    I have a Humminbird 788c Fishfinder/GPS on my boat. I have it wired to get power with the key one. I have to turn it on everytime I turn the boat off and on .. This gets annoying when we are pulling a tube.. (I use the GPS for as my only speedo) Is there a way to get this to auto power on...
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    I adjusted my valves and....

    I adjusted the valves /rockers on my 1977 AQ130D WHen I first did it I must have overtightened and had ) compression. I did them all again and made sure all were at the correct lash and now no tapping and it runs smoother than it ever has ... (does not vibrate the boat) My concern is the...
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    Adjust rocker arm lash on AQ130D

    I have a AQ130D on my deck boat and the rocker arms have a little play in them.. What are the steps to adjust the clearance on these or the "lash" ? Do I need to use a shim or just feel for it ? Will it hurt anyting by adjusting these ? Would this help compression any ? I can hear them...
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    Help with wiring new Alternator on AQ130D

    My Alternator is no longer working (probably voltage regulator) I noticed there is a short in the starter solenoid probably causing the problem. So I am replacing the starter solenoid and the alternator with a higher amp alternator. The current alternator is... PARIS RHONE 14V - 35A A13 N 35...
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    Fiberlass trim ?

    I replaced my carpet and seats on my 1977 Viking Deck Boat.. I took the tim that runs around the inside of the boat.. This trim covers the fiberglass edges. It is in terrible shape.. It is about 35 feet total in length. Problem is where do i find replacement trim ? I would perfer a brown...
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    Prop for my deck boat ?

    1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. Seems to need more top end (I only see 28-30 MPH GPS) 2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless and as a minimum. I am sure it is aluminum but not sure of manufacturer, It is the stock prop on my 280 outdrive 3) Current prop...
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    AQ130D fuel pump spacer

    I must have overtightened my AQ130D mechanical fuel pump and I have cracked the plastic spacer... Is there a reason I cannot make my own spacer out of aluminium and then just use cork/rubber gaskets to seal it up ? the spacer is about 3/8 of an inch and it would be easy for me to make a spacer...
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    Converted to electric fuel pump problems

    I have converted my 1977 deck boat with a AQ130D motor to an electric fuel pump due to my mechanical one breaking. I have it all hooked up and it starts but if I give it any throttle it will die due to no fuel getting to the carbs .. If I goose the throttle fuel comes out very well out of both...
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    Convert AQ130D fuel pump from mechanical to electric

    My fuel pump physically broke on my boat yesterday evening on the lake. I pulled the fuel pump and found the arm was broken off that rides on the cam lobe. I need to find that missing arm still .. hopefully it is in the oil pan! I have decided to install a electric fuel pump instead with oil...
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    Stuck on the lake Wierd FUEL PUMP issue .. Advice needed

    Hello all, Needless to say my wife is ready to sale our boat .. I am not quiet ready to give on the old tri-hull just yet .. It has a AQ130D (1977) and finally got it running nice .. So we go out about 3 about 3 miles from where wu put in and we hear a metal "clinking" sound ... I went to idle...
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    AQ130 OIl Pressure gage

    My oil pressure gage does not work on my AQ130D .. Is there a way to test the send ? Is this the sender close to the carbs ? on the front of the motor? Or is that the engine temp? If I find the oil pressure sender is ok .. Will any oil pressure gage work on this or will I need to purchase a new...
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    Electronic ignition conversion for AQ130D

    I have my parts in for my AQ130D to convert from points to electronic ignition .. I have a few questions.. Will the timing be that far off from what it is now ? I have it set to 12 degrees at idle.. Will I for sure have to re-adjust timing much, just curious ? Also right now I do not have a...
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    Volvo Penta AQ130 plug wires

    Hello all, Can anyone tell me where I can buy a Spark plgu wire set for my 4 CYL AQ130D inboard ? I found some online, but they were $220 !(www.volvopentastore.com) The original ones have bad connectors on them .. I bought some plug wires from the auto parts store (They were for the old "iron...
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    Trolling Motor for Viking Deck Boat ?

    Hello all, I have decided I need a trolling motor for my 18' Viking deck boat.. I want it in-case I have motor issues close to dock or I am in the shallows... I just cannot figure where to mount on my boat ... What options do I have and better to mount in front or back on my boat? How much...
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