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    Mercruiser 5.7 350 mag mpi Raw water pump rebuild

    Hello I’m doing my first rebuild on my raw water pump and need to know if any lubrication is needed when installing the drive shaft kit . I watched a video and the guy was using something (oil?) on the shaft seal and around the bearings before inserting . Necessary? What should I use ? Any other...
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    Aq170a starting mystery

    So i live in riverside ca and its generally hot and dry. I can easily start my boat after 2-3 key turns. However when im all ready to go fishing and drive to the beach to launch it wont start. 3 separete trips, no fishing,and trying to start it for hours with no avail. Any help would be greatly...
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    Aq170a won't start

    Engine won't start...if i try it for an hour sometimes i can get a little putter out of it and throttle a bunch of times and it will catch and start . If it does start and i warm it up, it will start all day no problem. 2nd question, do the spark plugs on this engine need gap adjustment? if so...
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    Exhaust leak? VOlvo Penta Aq170a

    Exhaust not exiting engine compartment, have to keep blower on and slightly crack cover or engine starts to choke out. i felt where exhaust was escaping and with engine off felt a hole in the bottom of part "62" shown in picture. not sure what this part is called specifically. not sure if hole...
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    What octane gas for Volvo Penta AQ170a??

    Read the manual and it says to run 97 octane or will cause engine damage. Obviously outdated however I've been running 87. should i switch to 92 ?? if i mix the two is that ok?
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    Engine Belt VP aq170a

    The belt on my boat looks old and dry, should this be replaced? how often? where can i get it and do they install easy? thx
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    Tilt/trim motor not working AQ170/280

    It will lower the drive but when trying to raise seems not to have the power...could it be broke ? are these a nightmare to replace?
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    how do i change oil on v.penta aq170a?

    Also what type of oil ? took off oil filter to change and oil starting spewing out ...yes im still new at all this...any help would be appreciated thx
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    Volvo AQ170a wont exceed 3000 rpm help!

    Starts fine . idles fine . put it in gear and full throttle wont exceed 3000 rpm. putts along but id like it to go a little faster ya know:)
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    volvo aq170a wont idle

    boat idles at 1500 rpm but not in neutral . how do adjust this ? pix would help! thnks
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    Volvo Penta AQ170 overheats

    started overheating so replaced impeller, cleared all copper tubing and oil cooler. bypassed outdrive with hose and bucket and suction was there, but only at around 1500 rpm..(btw at what rpm should i be at normal idle) ..boat stayed at around 190 F....is this the right temp? also, noticed...
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