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    V belt on aq231

    Not much space and working blind, ill give it a go with the pliers and see how I get on. Much appreciated.
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    V belt on aq231

    Does anyone know an easy way to tighten up the v belt on a aq231. Left hand bottom bolt on a slider, but I’m strangling to lever the alternator to tighten the belt.
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    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    Many thanks, Ive ordered some basic tools and will also order new cap and condenser when shops open back up. Love to send in for rebuild but I’m in the UK so maybe a bit too far. Trying to find a Volvo service book over here is very difficult but will keep trying. All help much appreciate.
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    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    Lol dont tell my wife that as she said the same about deep pockets. For the carb I would think its a good couple of years since anything was done on it, ive attached a photo from today, it also smell of a lot of fuel. For the tune up again not sure but would say a few years back. Choke is fully...
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    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    Apologies but being very new to boating and knowledge of anything very limited, i dont know the timing setting or how to find it, for the idle speed everything was working fine then after taking it out yesterday and bringing it in to the marina on idle it did not like it and kept cutting out...
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    Engine cutting out on low revs.

    penta AQ231a engine starts and runs fine but when putting in neutral revs drop and engine cuts out before putting in gear. Any thoughts.
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    Operators manual Volvo penta AQ231a 1990

    Being new to boating ive just purchased my first boat with a 1990 Volvo penta AQ231a engine, does anyone know where you can get an e-manual to do basic maintenance including winterisation.
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