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    New fuel pump inlet threads

    I ordered a new fuel pump for the AQ131A in my boat as the old one would draw fuel when cold, but didn't seem to want to pull a vacuum once it warmed up. The new pump was the correct Sierra part number, but when it arrived I quickly realized that the barbed nipple that was threaded into the old...
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    Tach jumping past 2000 rpm and an intemittent skip

    1988 Baretta with the Volvo AQ131A. At 6 degrees BTDC the engine takes a bit of cranking to start. I've gapped plugs, checked and set timing and dwell so that they're pretty close to specs. When it finally does start it idles perfectly and takes throttle with no issues. At idle or up to 1500...
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    Need a spark plug boot/cap

    On my AQ131A the current plug wires are 7mm silicone and the ends are straight..they screw into the plug wire and the plug end has a little wire spring that clicks onto the threaded top of the plug. One one cap the little spring thingie broke so I need to replace the one cap. I can't seem to...
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    Draining old fuel from under deck tank

    1988 Baretta bow rider and I need to drain about 1/2 a tank of old fuel. I tried to create a siphon (before I knew about the anti-siphon valve) and have tried to pressurize the tank via the vent, but cannot get the fuel out. I used a vacuum pump with a small reservoir and that works, but will...
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    AQ131A dwell question

    I can't seem to get 62 degrees of dwell on this engine. I set the points on the bench to .016 and it ran great, but dwell was around 50 degrees. When I close the points the dwell gets lower, but I think I'll end up around .025 to get 62 degrees of dwell. Is that going to be an issue? thanks...
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    Can someone tell me what this is for?

    I found this spigot attached to a hose and wondered what it might be used for? 1988 Baretta Success AQ131A Volvo Penta
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    Running Volvo Penta on muffs

    I'm new to I/O so forgive me if these are ignorant questions 1988 Baretta Success Bow Rider Volvo Penta AQ131A and 275 out drive. I'm trying to run the engine in my driveway to time it and warm it up enough to change the oil. I bought those muff thingies that you hook to a garden hose for a...
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    1988 Baretta Success electrical issue?

    I've acquired a 1988 Success with the 140 Volvo/275 Penta outdrive. It wouldn't turn over (bad starter) so the owner replaced the starter. I can get the motor to turn over by shorting the solenoid with a screw driver, but the key won't make the starter turn. When you turn the key on, all the...
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