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    oil in bellows on penta 270

    I noticed oil leaking from the upper bellows on my volvo/penta 270. I ordered the bellows and seals that I need but I need to know if there should have been oil in the bellows anyway. The oil was very watery but all of the metal inside looks like brand new so I think I caught it right away...
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    Penta 270 Can I run without ujoints

    I have everything apart to change the drive bellows but I would like to start the boat to work on a couple other things. Can I start the boat and let the engine run with all of that disconnected?
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    Penta 270 trim relay blowing fuse

    I had a bad relay and I decided to replace both. I bought two new ones from the auto parts store -which seemed to be OK from the posts I've read - however when I hook the new ones up it immediately blows the in-line fuse. Any ideas what could cause this? The numbers are the same on the new...
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    aq125 penta 270 heating up

    I've read a ton of post on these heating up so I have been able to troubleshoot this. Now I need advice on fixing the problem. It's heating up in the driveway with bucket or muffs. It's sucking air below the intake on the outdrive - not where the hose connects or where the gasket is but in...
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    Solex 44 PA on Volvo aq125

    Should there be fuel in the line between the fuel pump and the port on the front of the carb?
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    Solex 44pa carb questions

    Can someone tell me where I might find a replacement check valve for the accelerator pump? Should there be fuel in the line between the fuel pump and the port on the front of the carb?
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