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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    Thank you I will check with 5star. I did source the technicians manual and the service manual for my year on ebay. If I have to re seal them ill just sell the boat. Thats too much work.
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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    I did find the serial id on the sterndrive via the sticky. Serial is 29007953D cant find any info
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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    I did make a thread. Volvo 290 with aq151a 1986. Serial id on sterndrive is 29007953D
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    Why is finding information on boats so difficult?

    Im new to boating, been an auto mechanic most of my life. Why does it seem like finding any basic info is the same as trying to solve the 8 wonders of the world?!? ffs. Its not fun lol wild goose hunts for basic things. Even just trying to decode serial numbers and figure out wtf you are...
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    290 sterndrive serial decode

    290007953D on id tag 1986 aq151a 290 sterndrive. Looking for alphabetical model #
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    Thanks for the link too!
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    I bought it end of last season and only went out once for 20 min because I know nothing about marine engines 😃
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    Will try! Thanks
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    Thats a good idea! Will try
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    Bought an impact. Whacked it a few times til it turned. Did that a dozen times. Dipstick seemingly fused to the case. Didnt budge. Dont know what to do. Ill just run her dry I guess.
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    This forum just makes it worse lol. Always have contradicting answers. Or ppl who give a half answer then don’t respond 😂😂
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    Dont know what to do. Dipstick in 290 leg is seemingly fused. Was told needed impact screwdriver. Went and bought one. It tried to crack it a dozen times after hitting it with hammer. Didnt crack the damn bolt.
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    I need to reseal the drive after checking the dipstick?! Or changing the oil. How do I re seal the drive? I know literally nothing about marine engines. Quite frustrating when you have nobody to teach you
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    I have a seloc guide for my years but they really dont say anything about the leg. Dont even say where the dipstick is lol.
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    How to replace motor mounts aq 151a

    My understanding of removal is right though?
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    Is there a dip stick on top of my leg

    1986 volvo 290. I have read the big flathead bolt at top of leg is a dipstick? I cant crack it if my life depended on it. Is it even a dip stick?
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    How to replace motor mounts aq 151a

    1986 aq151a in 17.5 double eagle. Seems like I can just put a couple 2x4s under the motor and swap one at a time. Ive tried to crack the top nuts and theyre quite seized. Should I try to loosen the nut under the motor first or the top nut. Or does it matter. Cant get a wrench level with the...
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    How to prime fuel after winter / fogging

    Carbs are definitley getting fuel. Batteries dont seem to be putting out enough cca’s only charging yo 50%. Need new battery!
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    How to prime fuel after winter / fogging

    First time owner. 1986 aq151a Had boat mechanic neighbor help me winterize but he is away down south at the moment. We fogged the carbs to clear the gas when winterizing. Now obviously is hard to start. Its trying to crank but seems like no fuel. Ive read starting fluid is bad idea. Any help...
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    Serial id. Help

    Not if I can sell my leg and motor for the price of a pod and I already have an outboard ready to go
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