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    AQ205 ignition mudule and starting problems

    Symptoms: new engine block with 30 hours - boat running fine - anchored for an hour - ran in gear at tickover for 45 min on river - revs faltered, gave a touch more throttle - revs climbed a little, struggled and died - no re-start Following day - engine started fine - in neutral to build revs...
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    Volvo exhaust manifold

    Re: Volvo exhaust manifold They are in a far better stated than mine were...
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    Complete rebuild done, no current getting to dashboard, desperately need help

    Re: Complete rebuild done, no current getting to dashboard, desperately need help Hi Don So, back to this little problem. Have now got a new starter solenoid (over-tightened a terminal and CRACK!). Still no luck on the electrics. It is getting through to the starter solenoid and then on from...
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    Complete rebuild done, no current getting to dashboard, desperately need help

    Hi Guys I am in the throes of finishing a complete stripdown and rebuild of my AQ205A. I am failry convinced the wiring is OK as I took photos of everything before taking it apart and re-assembled according to the photos. However when I turn the ignition key to first post I would expect to see...
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    aq205 degrees btdc for installing distributor cap?

    Can someone advise me as the engineers manual is not clear how many degrees before top dead centre to set the mark when putting the distributor cap back on.
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    Reassempbly of valve lifters - AQ205

    Hi Guys Attached is instructions from the engineer's manual for the re-assembly of the valve lifters on my AQQ205. Problem I have is it is proving basically imposible to compress the inner piston down enough to get a pin in to hold it down whilst I fill the top with oil. Even tried it without...
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    Let this be an inspiration to you all!

    Hi Guys First time complete engine rebuild. Thanks to good advice from helpful engineers and this forum the engine takes shape. So much for "You need to take it back to volvo for a new one!" and "You can't do it yourself!" Onwards and upwards!
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    Alternative to SAE20 in reassembled valve lifters?

    Hi Guys I am just pulling apart and re-assembling the valve lifters in my AQ205. The manual calls for SAE20 to be used on reassembly. Marine engineer I speak to is not sure it is completely necessary and thinks the standard engine oil could be used. Engine oil I have is 15W50 synthetic. Any...
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    Tightening torques on clamping ring on transom shield

    Hi Chaps Just coming to the end of an engine rebuild of an AQ205. I am wondering about the tightening torques for the bolts on the clamping ring when putting the flywheel housing back through the transom shield. I have tightened then to 70 NM, but the engineer's manual gives no indication...
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