volvo 250 a/sp (151aq)
may have a blown head head Gasket or cracked block.
So I'm going to take look at head. I removed the intake/carbs (in 1 piece)
and there is 4 big intake holes and 2 small holes on the intake.
on the head there is 1 small hole aft but the matching forward hole...
I have a 250a/sp volvo and comp test was about 150, 90, 145, and 30.
30 went to 60 on wet test.
well in driveway after a few starts on the muffs I got hydro lock with coolant.
I am now going to pull engine and see if i can fix the problemS or if i should buy a used engine.
should i...
a few of my rings are bad (past posts) and im now getting coolant filling 2 cylinders.
So i guess my only options are to buy a used engine or rebuild this one.
Im going to start by tearing down my engine to see if a rebuild is cost efficient for me.
I have a seloc manual. Is there...
I have a 250a/sp on a 18' glasply with a 280 leg
2 rings are bad, is it worth overhauling this engine?
I would be doing it at my house with my mechanic friend (no boat experience)
im guessing this will cost me 500$ in parts if everything goes right.
are sierra aftermarket parts good?
so...
i have a 250a/sp
thinking of doing an engine swap as i have bad rings.
can some tell me what liter my engine is (2.4 2.4 ect)???
and if this is my best option?
thanks DOUG
I have a volvo 250a/sp
how big/tuff of a job would it be to switch that about with a used merc 140 with the help of a car mechanic friend?
well keeping my 280 leg?
thanks
DOUG
i have a volvo 250a/sp
rings are bad, compression is 90, 155, 35, 125
leak down confirmed rings.
ive changed oil from 10w30 to 20w50
when i use my boat I run main engine out to fishing grounds for 15 minutes there and back. I use the kicker the rest of the time. will any damage occur from...
I have a volvo 250a/sp
my rings are bad! leak down/compression confirmed it.
I cant find ANYTHING about vent hose in my manual.
Im not going to fix rings for a few months.
can i use 20w50 insted of 10w30?
what is the 4" box between my vent line and crankcase?
what is an easy quick fix to...
i have a volvo penta 250A/sp
the boat is in my driveway and ran fine last summer untill it stalled 2 minutes from dock. it ran fine in my driveway all winter. noticed a little oil and alot of air coming from my venting line (cv?) that goes from case to carb air intake.
compression check 1)...
VOLVO 250a/sp, solex downdraft carbs
boat ran great in driveway all winter and 5 minutes from dock to morage spot yesterday.
took her out today for fishin and when i go to 3/4 throttle i noticed alot of smoke.
shut her down and saw about 1 liter of oil had come outa the aft carb.
(solex...
18'glasply 250a/sp (aq151) volvo penta 280 leg
I will be pulling the upper gear housing and checking the joints ect for the first time next weekend.
I have red most posts regarding this and have a Seloc manual.
what replacement parts and seals ect. should i buy in the meantime...
don't know if something like this is posted on here already but i found it useful.
Installing a Bilge Pump
by Don Casey
Bilge pump installation is straightforward, but it is essential not to overlook key details.
Mount the pump
You must not place the pump in the bilge unrestrained. If it...
I have a 250a /sp volvo penta (aka 151aq) and about a month ago i started hearing a loud rattling noise comming from the engine somewere.
It sounds like metal clicking noise, about 4 times a second, and only is herd
at higher RPMs, and is at its loudest at WOT. sound is coming from engine...
i have a volvo penta 250a / sp
i have a seloc manual that is borrowed and was wondering witch 1 to buy.
they boat store manuals are shrink rapped and they wont let me look at it before i pay the 50$.
the seloc looks old and no info on such items as water circulating pumps.
thanks
