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    Volvo Penta 275 Tilt Mechanism Rebuild

    My tilting device on my boat had a bit of a grinding noise to it when I bought the boat last year. The boat needed so many things, the tilt got low priority. I've finally got around to taking it apart. Here are some photos. [/IMG] [/IMG] You can see the lower bearing came out in pieces. I...
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    Some help with my trailer brakes

    I would like to repair the brake line where it got crushed but cannot even get the cap off. Can someone confirm that the cap should just turn counter clockwise to remove? I can't budge it. It's a late 80'S EZ Loader. [/IMG] [/IMG]
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    Volvo Penta 275 question

    Last week I put new seals between my lower and intermediate housings. Well I finally got to run it today on muffs and didn't like what I saw. When I turned the water on to the muffs, I had water coming out all over the intermediate.:mad: It comes out right below the fitting with the hose from...
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    Q-Jet Rebuild question.

    I'm having my carb rebuilt. Do I have to buy a marine specific carb kit or will an automotive kit work? Thanks.
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    350 sbc ID info

    the motor in my boat is a replacement of a 305. I wanted to get some specs for the new block so I checked the casting number and found this info. Block casting number - 14101148 Info - 350, '86-'90, 4 main cap Bolts, one piece rear seal. Could anyone give me a simple breakdown on this info...
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    Volvo Penta overheat, picking up where I left off...

    I've have an ongoing overheating issue with my motor. See this thread from last year. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=271237 I'm thinking of trying to reseal my lower drive to the intermediate in an effort to stop air from entering my cooling system. I have been researching a...
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    Cold starting issue with truck

    Hey I've got a question about my trusty tow vehicle (also my daily driver).:rolleyes: I've got a '96 F150 4.9ltr. Always starts, 25 below, no problem. Here's the issue. When its 20 dgrees or warmer the engine starts and goes into a high rpm idle for a warmup period. When it gets colder...
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    Engine and outdrive Conversion

    I'm a little interested in a '78 19' cobalt bowrider. BUT, 351 OMC.:eek: Guy wants 800 bucks. Says motor and drive are bad. I Haven't seen the drive but I'm thinking its the large round cutout, too big for my spare 350 and Volvo 270 outdrive. Is a whole new transum the only option?
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    Calculating speed using gear ratio and pitch

    I've run across a few threads with guys calculating boat speed using drive gear ratios, Prop pitch and standard slip numbers, and RPM. Is this possible without taking into account the weight and size of the boat. Is this where the slip becomes more of a factor?:confused:
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    Auto Glass - breakage question

    So I came out of the store, got into our '01 chrysler minivan, shut the door, BOOM. Rear glass shatters.:eek: Anyone ever have something like that happen? It's been a little cool here in MN, maybe part of the problem?
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    Auto problem '90 3.1 ltr chev

    Sons got heat issues with his Lumina. Took off radiator cap and it's bubbling and spitting antifreeze out. Is this a blown head gasket?:eek:
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    Towing performance w/rebuilt engine?

    I'm towing a 20' bowrider, approx 2400 lbs with fuel and gear. I tow in some areas with long hills and my truck really has some trouble getting up without getting hot. I've got a 1996 F150 with 4.9ltr 2wd supercab, long box with 227,000 miles. I commute with this truck daily and it runs...
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    Solas prop vs. volvo prop

    Can anyone comment on the Solas Props for my older Volvo 275. they sell a prop for under $100. The volvo brand props are $240 for the same prop. Is this a great deal or to good to be true? thanks.
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    5.7 ltr engine question

    My 5.7 motor's harmonic balancer seems to be installed incorrectly. The timing mark does not line up with the timing adjustment guage. It's not even close. Someone put a mark on it with a yellow paint marker to use for timing adjustment. Is this a problem? If its just a matter of...
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    Hull gel coat cracking

    [URL="http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/boa/885011294.html"] Hi, I just looked at this boat. Its an 82 Century in very nice shape. I crawled all over it, no rot whatsoever. The interior is 90% perfect. Not faded. Carpet is nice. The bottem and lower sides of the hull are covered in...
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    Help identify Merc outdrive

    I'm looking at buying a boat. The owner didn' know what an outdrive was when I emailed. I explained what it was and asked for a serial number. Came back with: 6049005 power trim Does this mean anything to anyone? The boat is an 82 century 19' w/5.0 228 merc. I'm trying to determine if its...
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    Looking for input on a possible purchase

    (hope this link works) 1982 Century 3000 19' BR w/5.0 GM MERC. w/cracked block. I emailed the owner who replied quickly. Owner doesn't know what an outdrive is but I'm thinking it's probably an Alpha 1, Gen 1. Says the floor is solid. I have a 350 I could drop into it. If it wasn't...
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    New Prop for my old Volvo Penta

    I've got a 20' bowrider with a 5.7 ltr motor and 275 volvo oudrive. I bought the boat this spring and used the prop that it came with as all my money went to keeping it running!!! Now its running good and I'm going to buy a new prop. the prop on the boat now is a Long hub 14x21. I have to...
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    To rebuild or different boat?

    Hi all, I've spent my first summer with my first boat in the I/O service forum getting/keeping my boat going. I now am trying to decide whether or not to tear up my floor and stringers and rebuild my current boat or buy a different one. I've got a 1988 Baretta Success 20' bowrider. Naturally...
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    '88 Volvo Penta 275A Steering question

    The boat is hard to keep straight in the channels. the rear end seems to be going back and forth at Idle speed. I checked the play it the steering helmet and found "some" play. Not sure how much is too much. Not much holding it in place besides the helmet pin and the shaft going through the...
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