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    Slop in 270 tiller

    I am trying to remove the the slop from my steering system, but the biggest problem is that the tiller arm on the 270 moves up and down approx 1/4" which produces some slop. The bolt at the pivot is as tight as I can get it, does this need replaced? If so, how? or is there a fix? Thanks....
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    Volvo 270 Opinions on my options?

    Hi all, here is my current setup: AQ130c with a 270 outdrive. The AQ130c has developed a major oil leak and needs a rebuild. I also have a spare 280 outdrive lying around (needs new transom shield, but does have the gear ratio for a V8). I am looking for what my options are. I would like to...
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    16' Tahiti prop query

    Here are my specs: 16' Tahiti ski boat with a Volvo AQ130c 130hp motor with a Volvo 270 outdrive. (not sure of weight) The drive has a hydro fin on it, not sure if it helps or not 14x17 volvo prop WOT 3000rpm max, should be 5000 ish I cannot get this boat over 20mph (GPS) Is this the right...
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    AQ130c/270 running and handling issues

    Hi all, Specs: 1975 Tahiti Ski Boat 16ft AQ130c engine 270 outdrive 14x17 prop (left rotation) Finally got to take this boat on the water and I have a few problems that need to be addressed before I take her out again. So help and/or advice would be most welcome. Problem/Query 1: The...
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    AQ130c Changing Cooling & Water Pump Seals

    Hi All, 1. I am changing the seals on the cooling copper pipes on my AQ130c and I was wondering if these seals are just fitted with pressure or need to be sealed themselves somehow. 2. On the same engine I am changing the seal on the Raw Water pump due to a drip coming from the one of the...
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    Converting a 4-wire tilt motor setup to a 3-wire motor setup

    Hi All, I have a Penta 270 sterndrive unit, but the 4-wire tilt motor has stopped working. I have done all the checks, taken the motor apart and cleaned it but still will not turn in either direction, even connected directly to a 12v source. I have the opportunity of getting a 3-wire tilt...
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    Queries with AQ130c/270 combo

    Hi all, I just got a 1975 Tahiti Ski Boat with a Volvo Penta AQ130c / 270 combo. I have a list of questions/queries/problems that I need addressed. So here goes: 1. The previous owner complained that the engine would overheat after 10 minutes. So I started going thru the cooling system and...
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    Help Identifying a boat

    Hi all, I am looking at a restoration project of a 16ft fiberglass ski boat, but I don't know what it is. I would like to do some research on it. Can anyone help identifying this boat. Thanks
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