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    sorry double post

    double post
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    Transom angle changer

    Ok. I have a 21' Double Eagle i/o. It has a volvo penta 280 DP matched to a chev 350. The issue is it cruises bow down even with the leg adjusted for the max bow up position. Two causes I can think of is that the hull has a big hook or the transom angle is such that the adjustment is not enough...
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    Motor Mount Placement

    I am putting in the motor mounts for a volvo 280 leg with a chev 350 in a full resto project. The previous owner did a partial resto and replaced the motor mounts and they were put in a little askew. What I need is the distance from the transom wall to the centre of the mounting stud in a line...
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    Excellent tool

    I am doing another project boat, (21' Double Eagle), and it came to me in a flash. I thought how about an electric chainsaw to remove stringers etc. SO I bought one. Just a little 16" job. Talk about quick work in destructing. I was able to cut through where the stringers were tabbed to the hull...
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    Waking up a 350

    I am going to make a few changes on a 50 hr, 350 that I have. It is a low HP version with the following specs. crankshaft type - reground/polished cast crank piston type - Sealed Power cast/dish pistons -16cc camshaft specs - intake duration is 202 @ 50 exhaust duration is 212 @ 50 intake...
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    volvo 145A carb ?

    Am working on a mid seventies Volvo 145A with a 250 outdrive. When hot will not start easily. If you wait a little it will fire up, but must hold throttle wide open and massage as it starts to fire. It is a twin carb model. Hear this is common with these. What is the remedy?
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    Now this is a prop!

    Just finished installing a duoprop lower unit on my boat. Will take it out tomorrow.
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    Pulls to right ....

    1981 Campion Christina 180, Volvo 280, leg 14x23 aluminum prop behind a SBC 383 with 350+hp. Just getting the engine broken in about 11 hours. When I take it up to 4000 rpm dead stable at 48 mph. When I get to 4100-4200 at 50 mph the boat wants to pull pretty hard to the right. Almost seems as...
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    Volvo 280 duoprop ? UPDATED with install and sea trial.

    I have 280 DP lower that I want to put on my SP 280. Here are a couple of pictures of the unit I have. looks like I need on this part: The lockwasher for the forward propeller nut. And on the driveshaft the: Shim material; spacer ring and lockwasher. Am I correct in this evaluation? If so...
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    volvo 280 bellows replacement tip

    It is very hard to get the hose clamps tight in the correct place for the bellows. I found today that a small air ratchet with a 5/16" socket gets right into the tight space and tightens the hose clamp. Be careful not to over tighten. Works great. :)
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    What duo prop

    18' Campion with a new 350hp 383 sbc. Previous single prop was a 14x21 with a 350 sbc, so I don't have numbers for the new engine. I am converting my volvo 280 to a duo prop. Which prop should I get. Here is a pic of the boat.
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    Fired up ol zeek

    finished building my 383. Runs smooth at 650 rpm, but I think it has a pretty good bark.
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    Correct Gasket

    Is this the correct gasket for my exhaust risers? There are only little holes at the front and back. Should I enlarge them to match the elongated rectangles?
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    Finally: My Restoration

    Subject: 1981 Campion Christina 180. SBC-volvo280. Upon inspection of soft spot in sole. A little more rot than I thought. Looks like I need to replace stringers. The port one was completely powdered. Grinding out hull. Notice the grey resin from a previous repair. Hull ground out to...
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    lower unit compatibility?

    Can anyone post exactly WHICH lower units are capable to be bolted and used on an AQ 280/290 series drive? More specifically.... which outdrive years and models.
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