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    do you know what OD this is?

    posts like this drive me nuts but i find myself needing to do it now too :redface: its on a 1977 orrion with a 135hp merc but it looks like something is missing or is it just because is old thanks guys i don't have any of the numbers as i haven't gone and seen the boat in person yet
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    maybe my next restoration boat!

    anyone for a partnership? :D http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/boa/1347447855.html
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    raw water flow on muffs

    Hi guys i know this is kinda a duhhhhhh question but i just want to make sure..... ok on muffs at idle how much water should be discharged out the flapper? i know its going to be low but it looks like nill until i rev it a little then it catches up and it has a new impeller this is a VP...
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    carb swap question

    Hi guys, I'm wondering if a duel carb and mani off a VP140 would make a good set up for a VP120 the reason i want to do this is due to the 120's carb is a goner and i had these sitting around if it will work is there any advantage to doing this? or should i just replace the one carb that the 120...
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    2 little questions idle and wot

    1980 glasply AQ120B with 270 OD pings at wot and idle wont stay put it will idle be for wot but when you come off wot then its like the idle screw was backed out (but wasn't) temp stays 140 to 150 +- 2 other then that loved the day out it was its first time out since 2006 any ideas would be...
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    motor or motor dont?

    I'm looking to do crazy stuff cuz I'm bored but i do want it to work when done what do you all think of this swap, toss this AQ120B over board and in this 302 merc? the boat is 1980 glasply 18' with said Volvo. this is the link to the motor I'm thinking of seeing it seems to be a god price...
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    tilt and or trim

    i was reading other threads but got lost in all the different reply so i will ask here.... i have a 1980 glasply 18' with a Volvo AQ120B with a Volvo 270 drive.... the question is, is it just a tilt or tilt and trim :confused: also taking it on its first trip in the am fingers crossed it does as...
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    old fuel

    Hi all, wasnt sure where to put this post but i seen alot of you are from washington state as i am, the question today is does anyone know where or who to call to take to old fuel the boat is full and the fuel is about 3years old and i believe its why my volvo AQ120B wont idle and its the last...
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    old fuel

    :rolleyes: ok todays duhhhhh question for me is..... will old fuel keep the engine from idling, it will run if you pump the linkage but if you stop it will die, guess what i realy need to know is, how to tell if the fuel is to far gone to use or if the carb needs rebuilt seeing it does run whith...
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    new timing belt

    Hi All, I replaced a broken timing belt on my AQ120B volvo, the book said to line up the marks on the pullys to match the marks on the block then it said to put the new belt on with the marks on the belt lined up with the pullys..... well the belt didnt match the pullys but the marks on the...
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    auto gaskets usable?

    hi all, i was reading a post form 2001 and it said that auto gaskets could be used if your not going into salt water is that true or is it just a cheap fix?:cool:
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