What would you look for if you were purchasing a 9 year old engine with less then 50 hours? Obviously it has sat idle for long periods of time. Would a compression test show any internal damage (rust)? Beside a compression test any other tests to perform?
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Looking into a 1978 20' centerconsole. Anyone have any info on this hull and design/durabity? Boat seems in good shape and is powered with a 175 Yamaha.
Anyone ever hear or own this boat? It seems they were in production for 2 years (92 and 93), was this for poor quality or are they a durable boat. They came with Yamaha power (200hp) and seem to have a high value on NADA.
Thanks for any info
I'm looking at a 1990 200hp that was rebuilt last year or a 1998 175max that has low hours (less then 50, it actually was in storge all last year).
Is one year more reliable then the other? For all the Yamaha 2-stroke owners, how do you like your outboard? This would be my 1st.
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What year did volvo stop making the 3.0L (AQ125) as a floating block? I have seen that the new models now have engine mounts. Did this change because of too much weight on the transom?
Did the 6cyl ever come as a "floating block"?
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What's a fair asking price for an 83 Volvo AQ125a block and 270 drive? Both are in running condition but the engine has one cylinder with a low compression reading (needs rings).
I don't see any I/O listings in NADA.
Ok I removed the engine block today, now just have to remove the shield then I can start to get dirty.
Here's a photo of the transom
http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n195/rubberduck_49/BOAT_start_2009.jpg
The bulk of the wood is a double piece about the width of the bildge well. The lower...
I'm trying to remove a prop on a volvo 270 drive. The bolt was striped so i drilled the head off. I cannot remove the Propeller cone. Any ideas how to free it up? The cone spins with the prop I cannot get it to spin freely.
First thanks to all you responded to my other post about a good test reading of 140 - 150.
Just completed the compression test on my Volvo AQ125a. The readings were: 105, 100, 75, 125. How bad are these readings?
The boat needs a transom and floor and I don't know if I should go ahead as...
Does anyone know what a good result is from a compression test on a 1983 Volvo AQ125A?
I'm planning on testing it this weekend but don't know what range I should be in.
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Forgive my ignorance if this is a stupid question but I'm new to boating and beginning to plan my restore job. Funny how the more time I spend poking around the bigger the project gets.
Is there any wood in the hull and side walls like the transom? Or is it just fiberglass with the floor...
i have an 83 bayliner that needs some transom work. As I was poking around and peeling the inner coat off I noticed it is only 1/16th thick. Does this normal or part of the bayliner cheapness?
Is this inner coat glass, gelcoat or epoxy?
Does the 1983 Volvo AQ125A/270 have motor mounts that support it off the floor or does the bell housing just get attached to the transom shield (mountin bracket)?
It loks like the transom is suppoting the entire motor.
The transome on my 83 bayliner I/O has some rotted spots near the bolt holes, I'd say 6" in diameter. Most of the transom seems solid but I wont really know until I remove the motor. I believe the water came from the transom plate not seated properly. No signs of chaulk and a visible gap near...
Hello all, new to the forum and looking for help withmy 1st starter boat.
Recently purchased a 1983 Baliner Capri with a Volvo Penta AQ125A/270. It starts fine if I short the starter solenoid but will not start from the ignition. Won't turn over at all.
Looking at the shop manual I was...
