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I am getting ready to change my fuel pump on an aq131a. I noticed that it has only an inline filter before the carb, but there is no water/fuel separating filter on the system. Is there supposed to be? Should I install one of the aftermarket models? Any thoughts
I have an aq 131a with 275 currently running a 21 ss prop that runs about 4100 WOT at 30mph when all my family aboard. When just my wife and I, It runs 4800 WOT at 39 mph. I really struggle to get on plane with the family and need to decide between a 17 or 19 for the days everyone goes. What...
I have wanted to swap out my plug set this year, but have had a hard time getting a correct match here in my area. I have only been able to find NGK BP7es which NGK lists as the right plug. I would like any thoughts on what other people have used in their 131a. I just seems to appear different...
I have a volvo penta aq131a and since i got it's started fine, but the battery is going bad. It had an interstate marine deep cycle which stated the motor and power the depth finder, marine radio, etc. Should I get another deep cycle or go with a battery with more cold cranking amps? It's the...
I am going to be replacing my fuel pump on an AQ 131A and would like opinions about part suppliers. Is the Volvo part significantly better to justify the extra cost? I have been using all Volvo parts except for an ignition upgrade and have no experience using other part suppliers. Thanks
I have a 19' cuddy with volvo aq 131a/275 that when the blower motor is on the fuel gauge drops to by 1/2, charge gauge goes up, oil pressure jumps wildly, and the temp gauge shots to 250. When the blower is turned off everything returns to normal. What would you advise a starting point? checked...
I have a 1987 bassmate 195 cuddy cabin which has the european design built in swim platform. My kids want me to add a swim ladder for next season. What would you suggest for this type of boat? Thanks
This summer I replaced my prop with a volvo ss 14.5 X 19 which is much heavier. Soon after I began to hear a loud clunk when shifting into reverse. When I tried to recreate this sound on land with muffs it shifted smoothly with no noise. My question is could this clunk be the drive in water...
I have a chance to pick up a new in box pertonix electronic conversion kit and flame thrower coil for $75 from a fellow boater in our area. He bought it at a marine supply in Erie for his AQ131A and then decided to sell his boat. What are you thoughts on this type of change to aq131A?
Are there only 2 drain plugs on an aq131A for the raw water system? I thought that there was one on the inbound side before the impeller, but can't seem to find it. The manual only refers to the 2 on the outbound side of the system. Am I mistaken or is there still one left?
I have a volvo aq131a and I am in the process of winterizing it. The manual says to pull the impeller and store it for next season as long as the fins straighten out quickly. I was wondering what are the opinions about just replacing it every spring or do you reuse the old with a new gasket...
I was helping a friend change his drive oil and found it filled with Automatic Transmission Fluid.:confused: I know it should have motor oil like the engine. Any thoughts on could this damage the outdrive? It is a 275 as I said it the title.
