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    VP AQ280 operating instructions

    Yeah, might just clean this unit up really nice and sell it for something a little newer and more features. i just really like the look of old boats brings me back to child hood with wood water skis
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    VP AQ280 operating instructions

    New to boating, fixed / fixing a plethora of issues with new to me boat. have a 18' glastron with 280 od and 302 merc eng. now as far as i know the leg tilt system is only designed for trailering and what not. but is the fixed lock trim the only option? - i've been looking for an alternative to...
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    just wanted to chime in on this thread, i used a turning point propller with a #510 hub, as listed for 17 spline, was required to get a new threaded prop cone/nut and drill and tap propeller shaft. i did try several different ways of securing propeller, none felt sturdy enough to risk 400...
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    thats a good idea, i was trying to find a drill jig of some sort online but they area few and far between . piece of pipe is a good call thanks for that.
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    just first design, actual shaft length is long vs.. only thing im wondering now is if i can just omit the cone and get a regular nut and tang washer rather then tapping the propeller shaft and finding a new cone with hole for said fastener
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    thanks for the help guys, any chance of getting more detailed pictures of the jig thats supposed to be used for drilling the prop shaft?
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    Hey folks, new to this forum. tried searching for information related to my concern. although i came up empty handed. if someone finds an old thread sorry in advance! dilemma, ive got a '76 glastron t187 with a merc 302 i/o and volvo-penta AQ 280 outdrive on. got a smokin' deal from a local...
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    volvo-penta AQ 280 propeller cone/nut

    Hey folks, new to this forum. tried searching for information related to my concern. although i came up empty handed. if someone finds an old thread sorry in advance! dilemma, ive got a '76 glastron t187 with a merc 302 i/o and volvo-penta AQ 280 outdrive on. got a smokin' deal from a local...
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