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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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    Trim Pump Leaking

    Just cycle the system as you said. Power trim or power steering fluid does not foam like transmission fluid.
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    Please help ....

    If you can separate the universal joint at the forward connection then you may be able to use a slide hammer to remove the female splined section. with a hooked tool pull the rear seal then with some snap ring pliers remove the rings. The shaft is threaded so that a slide hammer can be used to...
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    Super stuck gimbal bearing in Mercruiser Pre-Alpha -- is there a clip?

    Clean out the area inside the gimbal housing and take a picture then post it.
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    How to replace a VP 250

    If it is what it is described as then you should go for it. You should also also order along with the drive shaft bellows, Sierra# 18-2778 water hose connection #18-2775 molded hose. The drive shaft bellows can be replaced by just removing the upper gear box. That way you can check...
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    Mating Engine to Mercrusier problem

    In the Sierra catalog # 18-2172 engine coupler; replaces 14505a2. Used when replacing V6-V8 2 piece rear main seal with 3-1/2” crankshaft bolt pattern to a newer 1 piece rear main seal engine with 3” bolt pattern. Kit comes with mounting hardware.
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    2001 VP 5.7 GSI PEFS no start

    When you turn the key on, without turning to the start position, does the fuel pumps prime for the 2-3 seconds?
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