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    AQ170 Idle and start problems

    I have problem with the idle on my AQ170. When the boat is cool, the boat idles good. After 30 to 40 mins. of hard running, the boat will not idle well, and I have to take the boat out of gear to advance the throttle enough to keep it running. I have also noticed that if I open the dog house...
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    AQ 170 cooling system drain plugs

    I hooked up my recently purchased boat with a AQ170 motor in it, to a garden hose for the first time this year and discovered that the previous owner left the drain plug out on the oil cooler for winterization. I'm not sure if there are other plugs missing either. I can't seem to locate the...
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    AQ 170 / penta 270 tilt weak

    Hey all, My first time here, and the past Feb. I bought a ~78 21' Glastron with a Aq 170 inboard and a 270 out drive. I bought it as a project boat for $600 with trailer. The boat is in great shape for the age, all it really needs is carpet and seats refinished and the gel coat cleaned up...
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