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    Help! 1984 16.5 ft trihull 2.5l

    Where were you running it when it over heated?
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    Distributor Cap Needs Frequent Replacement

    If your boat engine is located as Lou described then try making a cover from some sheet metal that protrudes past the gap using the flame arrestor stud to secure it.
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    Shift Shaft Bushing issue

    Drill 2 holes 180* apart with a 3/16” bit between the shaft and outer diameter being careful not to damage the threads in the gear housing. Insert a #1 Phillips screwdriver in each hole then with a large screwdriver between the inserted ones you should be able to unscrew the bushing. This...
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    Shaft stuck in gimble bearing with broken u joints out drive is off

    Clean the area around the bearing to see if there is a snap ring. You may have to turn the engine with the shaft to get access to the ring if one is present.
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    Shift Shaft Bushing issue

    Have you tried using a sharp punch with a hammer to rotate the remainder of the bushing?
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    Volvo Penta aq125a

    When it stops have you checked if there is a good spark from the coil while holding the coil wire close to the engine? Try running it from a separate gas can to check out there are restrictions in the fuel supply.
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    Need to know about the 1980 Volvo AQ145A Engine

    I have to go with Scott on this one also as far as the engine. The 280 drive will outlast 2 engines. If the owner lowers the price and you still like the boat and the hull is solid you could always replace the engine with a 3.0 Chevy marine engine with the corresponding adapter to the Volvo drive.
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    Mercruiser 140 Carb/Fuel?

    When the carburetor is apart look closely at the power valve spring that it is not rusted. That can also cause a lean out problem If water ever found it’s way in the fuel system. With the distributor cap off try to see if there is any slack on the rotor shaft where you can open the points even...
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    Mercruiser Distributor

    Is the engine you are going to use rebuilt for right hand rotation?
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    87 bayliner ciera 2450 will not shift out of forward, any suggestions??

    Remove the cover on the rear of the drive and check if the cable is moving the linkage. Bayliner used a generic control box to keep the cost down. They wear out. If the cable is the problem they are easy to replace. Try to post a picture of the linkage on the back of the drive.
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    AQ125A Head Question

    It helps keep the fuel atomized. Since it gets really cold in Sweden.
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    Aq271c Engine wont rev past 2000rpm

    There is one other thing to check. With the #1 @ tdc make sure that the mark on the balancer lines up with the ”0” mark on the flag with the degree marks. It is pretty rare but the outer ring of the balancers have been known to slip.
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    470 front pully removal

    If you can cut some of the deck out it would really help with what you have to do. You can always repair that. I have had to pull engines to do that in the past. It would help if you can run a 3/8“-16 tap through the 3 holes in the balancer to clear the threads. Depending on the thickness...
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    OMC Cobra Hard to Throttle

    Remove the control and disconnect the cables .The bind might be with the shift over stroke detent spring needing to be cleaned and greased. Disconnect the cables at the engine and shift linkage and feel if they are binding.
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    OMC Cobra Hard to Throttle

    Is this a genuine OMC control or another brand?
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    5.0 L 305- carb leaking

    Also reseal the 2 plugs that are on the bottom of the float bowl or clean the area around them and cover them with JB weld.
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    '85 OMC Stringer won't raise on it's own

    Always glad to help
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    '85 OMC Stringer won't raise on it's own

    Try loosening the 4 bolts under the rubber covers about 1/2 turn. Sometimes the trunnions ears do not have any grease and are binding. There are grease fittings under the covers. Check that all electrical connections at the solenoids are not corroded. Blue wires for up and green wires down. If...
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    Claims its a cracked engine block

    You did not describe which engine is in the boat.
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    Remove 190hp omc tilt motor

    Actually they are 3/8” hex. A short combination wrench either 6 or 12 point was my tool of choice. Sometimes a 3/8” universal socket 1/4” drive with a extension and driver handle after the bolts are loose. And of course, patience.
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