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    2006 BF15A kicker on a 24’ cabin cruiser fuel economy

    Hey guys just wondering, my 24’ cabin cruiser has a 15hp honda long leg kicker, i only use it in fresh water, just curious what sort of GPH i can expect out of using it to cruise around the lake instead of my main 5.0L inboard/outboard.
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    Volvo Penta AQ225D spark plug part number?

    Hey sorry for all the posts lately but im looking at replacing the spark plugs in my Volvo Penta AQ225D and im wondering what NGK plugs are the proper ones to use.. thanks!
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    Volvo penta AQ280 shift cable locking bolt size?

    Missing one of the bolts for this.... wonder what is the exact specs for this bolt so i can get a new one. thanks:laser:
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    Volvo penta 280 metal object found in bellows.

    So i was starting to get the sound of dry pds bearings in my engine bay..... ordered new bearings and seals... pulled the outdrive from the vessel and found a round completely chewed up round metal object inside the flywheel cover portion... upon removing the object i fired the motor up and that...
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    Volvo penta 280 U-joints. Replacement.

    Hey everyone, i have a volvo penta 280 outdrive and i believe the u-joints have worn out and require attention, my outdrive is in otherwise very good shape new bellows etc... doesnt leak out the top seal or prop seal. Is there a way to replace them without ripping the upper housing off? I...
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    Volvo Penta AQ225 eating fuel!!

    Hey guys i have a fairly new to me 24’ cabin cruiser boat with the volvo penta 225 5.0L V8 with volvo penta 280 outdrive single prop. My problem is i took it to prince rupert west coast of BC and i ran out of fuel on my way back pretty close to the marina... i know my fuel tank is small 57...
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    1984 Volvo Penta AQ225D flooded on me?

    Hey guys, i bought this big 24’ sunrunner cabin cruiser this year.. perfect shape very well maintained, ive taken it out several times now without any issues at all.. Took it on a 35km trip down the lake at cruising speed and noticed i missed my destination slightly, so i impulsively cut...
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    Volvo penta 280 outdrive lock mechanism slack

    hey guys i have a 1985 volvo penta 280 sterndrive and the locking mechanism locks in forward and reverse but there is about 1/2” of slack in the mechanism which is causing a bang in reverse... if i lift the leg 1/2” to use up the slack i can see the locking mechanism actually grab the bar but...
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