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    Smart Tabs Installation Pictures

    With all the questions on how to install Smart Tabs, I think we should have a thread where everyone posts a picture of their installation. I'll start. The boat is a 16 foot 1976 California (Tahiti clone). It is a light boat (1500 lbs), low freeboard with 110 hp IO.
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    Nauticus

    I just wanted to commend Nauticus. I know many here have already shared the great customer service they received, but I want to add mine also. I broke my tab. I think I must have backed the boat into something when putting it in the garage. The strut was pulled loose from the attachment hole...
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    Idle problem - Volvo AQ120B

    I have a Volvo AQ120B. When I first start it and it's cold it idles fine. Once it is fully warmed up it won't idle for very long. When running at speed and slowing down when I get near idle it dies. If I wait (30 seconds or so), it will start up and idle, for a few seconds. If I accelerate...
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    Volvo AQ120B Float setting

    Does anyone know what the carb float should be set at on a Solex 44 PHN 3 carb? The kit came with a "ruler", but no documentation. I could measure the existing setting (I haven't taken it apart yet), but I'm trying to fix a problem, so I don't really want to do that.
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    Volvo 280 Stern Drive ?Conveyor Stop?

    Where is this supposed to be mounted? Is it something that can be left on permanently? The lift motor on mine is not working and I have to prop it up to put the boat on the trailer. There was a home made one on there, but it doesn?t allow the reverse locking mechanism to engage. Thanks.
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    AQ120B Carburetor rebuild kit

    Once it?s warmed up it runs fine at idle. After five minutes of running or so it does not want to idle. It will typically start back up at run for 5 seconds or so and then start to die. Even giving full throttle does not keep it running. I attached an external outboard type fuel tank...
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    Volvo 280 Exhaust Bellows with flapper

    I need to replace the exhaust bellows on my VP 280 with one that has a flapper. Can you add the flapper to the existing bellows? Will this one work...
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    Volvo 280 U Joint rusted to shaft

    Any ideas how to get it off? It appears to be rusted to the shaft. I have the upper gear box free, but the u joint assembly will not budge. Anyone with any ideas on how to get it off? Is it possible to remove the u joint from the yoke while it is still attached at both ends? Should I remove...
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    1975 Volvo AQ120B Starting Circuit

    Does this have a solenoid or relay, other than the one on the starter itself, in the starting circuit? They show one in the diagram, but I cannot locate it. Any idea where they are typically located? Mine appears to have the ignition switch wired straight to the starter. If it's supposed to...
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    Removing VP 280 Stern Drive

    Okay, I?ve disconnected everything but I still can?t get the drive off. Is there something holding the u joints in? They seem to be holding the drive in. What I?ve done so far: 1. Disconnected U Joint bellows 2. Disconnected exhaust bellows 3. Disconnected water hose 4. Disconnected shift...
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    Installing kill switch

    Do these only "kill" the power to the coil? I am going to install one on my boat (it doesn't have one) and I was wondering if I have to run wiring back from the coil or can they kill the power from the key switch? Thanks.
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    Troubleshooting steering problems

    I was hoping someone can tell me how to troubleshoot my steering problem. It is a 1975 (or so) Volvo Penta 280. The steering is very sloppy, 1/2 turn without boat movement. Also, the boat pulls to the right, and tends to lean that way when hit with the smallest of waves (not sure if that is...
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    My first impressions of Smart Tabs SX

    I installed my new Smart Tabs and started with the #3 hole. When I first left the dock the motor wasn?t running well, and it became very apparent that they were too strong. I also have steering issues that exacerbated the problem. It bow steered very bad and with the sloppy steering it was...
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    Another where to mount my smart tabs thread

    As you can see in the picture, I have two things in the way of mounting my smart tabs. First are the bunks on the trailer. I think I can cut them down to be flush with the transom. If the boat ends up a little more forward and the tabs rest on a small protrusion of the bunks will it hurt...
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    Oil drain plug for VP AQ120B

    Anyone know what size these are? I want to get one of these: http://www.quickoildrainvalve.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=305 But have no idea what size to get.
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