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    Engine wont shut off with key

    On the ignition switch remove the wires that go to the gauges, one of them is the one that is feeding back to the ignition switch. Whichever one has 12volts is where you start tracing to find the source.
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    Engine wont shut off with key

    Disconnect the purple/yellow wire or the one marked “I” on the solenoid and check if the engine continues to run. Sometimes the small ignition “bypass” wire inside the solenoid will break and continue to feed the ignition circuit.
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    How to adjust reverse lock valve without pressure gauge.

    Are you working with the later internal reverse lock style Prestolite pump?
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    AQ125 not going beyond 2000 RPM under load

    It will work, just be sure that the oil in the replacement drive is clean with no water or metal pieces. Also look at the nipple that the water hose connects to is nor worded away. Replace the drive shaft bellows and feel the universal joints for smoothness.
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    1979 bay liner liberty out drive help!!!

    The grey jacket wire going toward the tiller bar should have a red and black wire in it connected to a 12 volt source, the red wire may be connected to the starter post and the black to the engine block. when was the last time the drive lift worked?
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    Need advice from experienced people.

    The crack in the head probably caused the piston to crack since water does not compress. The head is probably very thin in that area and there may not be enough material left to heat weld. The only weld that may hold is a “cold weld” or ”lace weld” which is how cast iron can be repaired with a...
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    Hard Starting after Anchoring 30min+

    Do you have to only get Ethanol added fuel? It could be boiling out. Next time after doing the same run and stop remove the flame arrestor then have someone pump the throttle with the ignition off, look down the air horn and watch if there is any fuel squirting from the accelerator jet...
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    Do not forget to add the section of clear hose next time you test the boat out. Have someone to watch the water flow when the engine starts to overheat.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    2Xs with InvaderScott on the starter brackets. I definitely remember seeing 3 different styles. How about posting a picture of the starter and the side of your block.
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    pressure in upper gear case

    The “O”rings at the rear of the upper gear case are under the cast support of the steering worm retainer. Do not try to un screw the threaded retainer under the support. It is bonded with Loctite and a special tool is required. The quad ring seal behind the small steering gear can be pulled...
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    Yamaha sterndrive 3.0 problem

    Something could have locked up in the out drive. Drain the oil and look at what it looks like.
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    When overheating only occurs above 2500 rpm with the manifold clear and the water pump in good condition a cylinder head gasket leak will not show with a compression test unless it is completely blown out.
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    Starter engaging with one bolt installed, spins but does not engage when both bolts are installed

    There should be support bracket on the brush end of the starter, either with a 1/4” 20 stud on the upper field frame through bolt or a 5/16” stud that attaches cast iron bracket on the outer frame to another stud in the engine block if your starter is the early Delco Type.
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    pressure in upper gear case

    Just be sure that the Permatex is on all the sealing surfaces and not on the impeller running surface. Also on the bottom outer surface of the pump housing to the swivel bearing engagement cover. Be very sure that the 1/2 moon key has a tight fit in the pump shaft, a tap with a ball peen hammer...
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    1980 3.0L strange overheat issue

    It is acting like the head gasket is leaking just enough pressure to over come the incoming water from the pump. Add a short length of clear hose between the thermostat housing inlet and the incoming water hose. If the head gasket is leaking you will see the water disappear. The only other...
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    pressure in upper gear case

    # 2 Permatex on both sides of the stainless steel plate and on the mating surface where the pump housing mates to the lower pinion housing in to the bolts as before. Torque the 4 cover bolts to 35 lbs. Inspect the splines for wear, if over 50% are worn away you will need the following. ONC#...
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    AQ131A I'm at a loss

    Check post #3 and ascertain if there is a wire connected between the starter solenoid and the + side of the coil. If not add one. Is your boat a Bayliner? If it is then there is a very good chance there is no bypass circuit.
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    VP AQ280 operating instructions

    There is a kit available that adapts a Mercruiser drive transom plate to the Volvo transom plate hole pattern. You will have to google it. You will have to acquire the comparable Mercruiser parts from the engine block back. I cannot agree more on the classic lines of the older boats. The 1975...
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    pressure in upper gear case

    OMC upper gear cases must also be vacuum tested. Most times the outer seal area on the ball gear is the problem. If that is the the cause you will see small imperfections on the outer seal contact surface. The seal surface on the lower pinion shaft is a chrome sleeve that can begin to peel...
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    VP AQ280 operating instructions

    Which rotation propeller is on the drive?
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