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    Aq 131a dampener/pulley

    Gentlemen, Is anyone familiar with the way the vibration dampener/pulley keys to the end of the crankshaft on an 1987 AQ 131A engine? The crankshaft has a key way along its length at the end as you would expect however the pulley has a key cut on its face and not on its length. It appears...
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    Aq131a pulley/dampener

    Gentlemen, Finished reassembly of 1987 AQ 131A and 275 drive. Set timing by finding TDC on No 1 piston and placing temporary mark on pulley. Existing hash mark seemed way off. Engine runs and idles well. Upon lossening pulley bolt found it spins freely as if not keyed to crank shaft. Upon...
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    Aq131a timing

    Gentlemen, I am attempting to accurately set the timing on my AQ131A but there are no visible marking on the pulley. I verified TDC on the No. 1 piston on the compression stroke and did a hand crank with timing light to verify. I placed a temporary mark on pulley. Engine is running and I...
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    helmut removal

    In process of doing bellows replacement and reseal on 275A drive. Per Don S. instructions removed two cap head bolts and can see there are two additional fasteners or pins on either side. They appear to be star drives but hard to see. Dont want to break or damage so can I get input on if...
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    volvo aq131a with 275 outdrive

    Help!!! Im a 30 year mercruiser guy so Volvo Pentas are new to me. I have a 1987 Barretta 16 footer witha aq 131a 4 cyl with a 275 outdrive. Basically got the boat for free and just finished deck rebuild and repaint. Checked engine for compression which was good across board (160 to 180)...
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