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    changing gimble bearing

    I have a volvo penta aq125a with a 270 outdrive.I changed a leaking bellows and now will try to change the gimble,and seals.Not sure what to do.Whats the procedure to get the seal and bearing out?
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    What year outboard do I have?

    A friend gave me an old Mercury 3.9 outboard.I think its a mid 70's.The serial number on it is 2205858.Also there is a number on the engine,843-2755.Does anyone know what year it is?
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    Electrical problems

    I have a 1985 Bayliner Capri Cuddy.It has a AQ 125A.If I let it sit for more than a couple of weeks it will not turn over,I mean when I turn the key nothing happens,like its dead.I keep trying to start it for about a half hour then it will finially start,and every time after like nothing is...
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    Water intake on my 270 outdrive

    I have been working on my 270 outdrive.I replaced the water union that connects to the s hose,and have also relaced the seals in the lower unit.Is there any other places along the water intake tube(in the outdrive)that can cause it to suck air when it is on a plane?I overheat when it is on a...
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    270 outdrive upper unit information

    I just put new bellows on my 270 outdrive.Im putting the upper unit back on and I noticed a larger diameter,thinner shim that is damaged.I guess what I am wondering is how many shims are there between the upper and middle units?
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    Replacing ujoint bellows?

    I have an aq125a/270 outdrive.Do I have to take off the outdrive to install a new ujoint bellows?
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    Run without an exhaust bellows?

    I have an aq 125a/270 outdrive.The exhaust bellows was ripped so I took it off.Will it damage anything to run without it?
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    Water leak into the bilg area

    I have a 1985 Bayliner capi cuddy with a Volvo penta aq125a.I have water small water leak just above where the exhaust tube connects to the outdrive,thru the stern.I can't tell where it is coming from.Inside somewhere.Is this a bad seal somewhere around the ujoint area?
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    how do I set timing?

    I trying to set the timing on my volvo aq 125a.Should it be 10 degrees above top dead center?
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    New head gasket

    I put a new head gasket on my volvo aq 125a.Do I need to re-torque the head bolts after the engine has run a while?
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    water in oil?

    I have a 4 cylinder AQ125.Looks like I have water in oil,but compression is good at 145 all cylinders.Runs good.Is there another way water can get in the oil,maybe intake manifold gasket?
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    Overheating!

    I have a volvo 4cylinder AQ125.It does not overheat until I open it up at high throttle.When idling it is fine.I changed the thermostat and inpeller.I flushed the heat exchanger out and made sure all water supplys had good flow.Compression is at 140 to 145 on all cylinders.Only thing I have not...
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    Change my prop for more speed?

    I am thinking about changing props from a 14Dx17pitch to a 14Dx19pitch.How much more MPH will I gain?I have a 19ft Bayliner Capri Cuddy 4 cylinder Volvo penta AQ125 with a 270 outdrive.I think it is 115 horse power.Right now I am at 25 MPH at 4600 RPM.
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    Fuel filter?

    I cant find the fuel filter on my 1984 Bayliner capri cuddy cabin,4 cylinder volvo penta AQ 125,270 outdrive.Is it in the gas tank?It has to have a filter somewhere doesnt it?
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    Tune up

    Was wondering the fireing order or a link to something that can help me. I have a 1984 bayliner capri cuddy cabin 19 ft with a 4 cylinder volvo penta 270 outdrive.115 horse power
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