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    AQ125A Electrical Problem

    Here's the specifics: Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' Capri Engine: Volvo AQ125A Stern Drive: Volvo Penta 270 As I've said before, it's a tired old engine. After draining the oil from the stern drive (which came out with the consistency and color of Elmer's Glue), the drive quit whining and the...
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    Volvo 270 Stern Drive Issues

    Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' Capri Engine: Volvo AQ125A (tired and old!) Stern Drive: Volvo 270 After getting the engine to run well, we had some decent times in the boat. However, a higher pitched whine started to develop and it's gradually become louder. As far as I can tell, it emanates from...
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    AQ125A Hesitation

    First of all, here's what's been done on the boat: New alternator New battery New plug wires New plugs New rotor New distributor cap Timing checked: 10? BTDC @ 900 RPM, 36? BTDC @ 4000 RPM New impeller New Fuel pump New inline fuel filter Carburetor Rebuild kit Lots of seafoam run through...
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    19' Bayliner Capri AQ125A/270 - What prop?

    I've got an '82 19' Bayliner Capri with a (probably very tired) Volvo 4 cylinder AQ125A engine and 270 stern drive. Last time out on the water, the boat would do around 33 mph @ 4500 RPM. However, that prop is now at the bottom of the lake, so I have no idea what size and pitch it was (if I...
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    Volvo Penta 270 Stern Drive: What do I need?

    Finally got all the problems licked on our '82 Bayliner. Took it out on the water today and it's running pretty great. It starts at the turn of a key even when cold, idles smooth, and doesn't ping anymore. There's still a whole bunch of hesitation (and the occasional stall) when giving it...
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    Which cylinder is #1 on AQ125A?

    I don't have a service manual yet and the neither the distributor cap or the engine block/head have the cylinder numbers labeled. So, which cylinder is number 1?
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    AQ125A Pinging on partial and full throttle

    With help from members here, a bit of ingenuity, and new plugs, new plug wires, a new alternator and belt, and a carb rebuilt kit, I finally got our '82 Bayliner Capri running like a top in my driveway. It starts wonderfully and idles great and has decent throttle response. So, happy with...
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    Replacement Alternator for Volvo AQ125A

    I really hope I don't have to order this straight from Volvo. Does anyone have a NAPA part number?
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    Changing oil on AQ125A?

    The manual I downloaded calls for sucking the engine oil out through the dipstick tube. Is there a better way to change the engine oil? Also, does anyone have a part number for a compatible oil filter (preferably one I can pick up from Wal-Mart)?
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    Idle Problems: Solex 44PAI on a Volvo AQ125A

    I brought this up in an old thread, but I was instructed to make a new thread. Here's the problem: My brother bought an '82 Bayliner Capri with a Volvo AQ125A engine and Volvo Penta 270 stern drive. He took it to a shop who replaced the fuel pump and then recommended that the carburetor be...
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    What engine do I have and help me tune the carb!

    My brother bought a (1982, I believe) Bayliner Capri and is now running into engine problems. First of all, I believe the boat has the Volvo AQ125A 4 cylinder engine. Here are some pictures, maybe someone can tell me what's under the hood: Also, does anyone know the operating specs of...
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