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    85hp Force Under powered

    I’m reading elsewhere that the wiring configuration that I described seems normal, and that maybe it’s worth disconnecting the rectifier and seeing if that gets all three cylinders to get spark. I think the rectifier is what I’ve added a picture of? Do I just pull the black/ground? Sound...
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    85hp Force Under powered

    Ok I have an update and an edit to my problem. Ends up we didn’t have spark on the bottom plug (miscommunication with the buddy I was testing with). By swapping leads on coils and power packs I’ve now traced the problem back to some wires feeding the power packs. There are two quick connect...
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    85hp Force Under powered

    Hey all. I just got a mid 80s Force 85hp outboard. It seems extremely underpowered. Have pulled all the carbs and cleaned them. Compression test checked out. Spark plugs are new and have spark. When I pull the spark plug wire on the middle carb it won’t start at all, but with both the upper and...
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    VP 280 Spline Splice Orientation

    hey all. i pulled the upper gear housing on a volvo penta 280 and the spline splice (outdrive coupler) fell out before i could take note of it. seems like the little circular pin that keeps the two splines separate isn't exactly in the middle of the coupling (ie it's slightly taller in one...
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    VP 280 Pins and Helmet

    i ended up realizing that i didn't have to pull the whole thing so i went the route of just pulling the upper gear housing. thanks!
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    Johnson 60 Flywheel only turns counter clockwise

    just following up on this thread for anyone searching in the future. i ended up getting rid of the boat when a better one presented itself to me, but the new owner pulled the lower unit (as suggested by racerone) and apparently something in there was keeping it from turning (schrapnel from an...
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    VP 280 Pins and Helmet

    hey all, i'm trying to replace the bellows on a volvo penta 280. not sure of the year. i have two questions (so far). first question is that i'm having a hell of a time getting the steering pins (is that what they are called) out. i have the ones with a flat head slot on them. i pulled the two...
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    Johnson 60 Flywheel only turns counter clockwise

    hey all, i have a johnson 60 that has worked great for many seasons. the other day we were on the water and had just opened it up all the way when everything came to a screeching halt. trying to figure out whats wrong with it. the flywheel can be turned by hand (or with a wrench) counter...
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    VP 280 Oil Leak

    I have a VP 280 outdrive. Still fairly unfamiliar with it. Not sure when it was last serviced in any manner...probably a long time ago. It's on a houseboat that doesn't go out very often. There is a small oil slick coming from it. Seems like if the boat is sitting still it doesn't happen, but if...
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    Running temperatures

    I got a temperature gun and I'm just wondering if someone can tell me what temps I should be running at for the risers, engine block, etc. what places should I be taking temps and what should those temps Be? Just want to make sure everything is running ok... Thanks!
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    ignition wiring

    i'm troubleshooting many electrical bugs. its a 70's houseboat with a VP 280 and a GM350. Seems like a few generations of wiring. Right now I'm working on the ignition. Last season I got two turns out of the ignition (heard the starter bump but never turned over) and then it never worked again...
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    hollow bolt on VP 280 outdrive?

    what is the hollow bolt on the upper unit of the VP280 outdrive for? its totally rounded off and i'm not sure if its something i'll need to access very often? thanks
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    Dropped bolt in intake

    I have a VP280 and I just dropped a bolt into the intake hole (the one that has the fitting on it where it transitions to the hose from the transom). I assume it will mess something up if it's flopping around in there.? It's not magnetic so a magnet on a string isn't gonna work
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    engine won't turn over after install

    i bought a boat with a seized 350 in it last season. prop turns by hand in F, R and N. in the last few weeks pulled the engine and swapped the block with a truck engine. it turned over by hand prior to installing it back in the boat. i have never aligned/installed an engine myself before but it...
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    pulling upper unit VP 280

    I'm trying to pull the upper unit of a VP 280. I have all the bolts out and got the unit to pull up until it was free and spins freely...but i can't pull it out (back). how much pressure can i put on this thing? is using a come-along a bad idea?
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    swapping volvo 350

    i'm getting ready to swap the 350 in my boat. it has a VP 280 outdrive. i'm a newbie to this but will have the help of a friend who is familiar with these engines in auto applications (we will be using a truck engine for the swap). i've looked all around but can't really find a post that has a...
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    Max Occupancy: Gastron 32' Houseboat

    Hey all, I have a 32' Naughtaline houseboat from the 70's. I'm wondering what the max occupancy might be. I read online that there should be a plaque somewhere that states this but I don't see one. Anyone know where I should look..or have a guess at what max occupancy might be? Thanks!
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    DC short?

    Im' slowly trying to fix and/or redo the wiring in a 70's houseboat I just got. Looks like someone did at least one round of DIY wiring in its lifetime..which makes familiarizing myself with it even harder for me. There are quite a few loose/cut wires in the walls/ceiling and right now I'm just...
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    Confirm My Grounding?

    I'm rewiring an old houseboat and I just want to confirm I have my grounding situation correct.... For AC (shore power only...no inverter or generator at the moment) I have all the grounds from my circuits and the ground from the shore power cord landing on a ground bar in the main panel. I am...
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    Volvo 350 seized

    First off, I am pretty new to this forum and I am VERY new to working on this engine. I'm a hobby diesel mechanic (as in i fix my own diesel cars when they break) but a lot of this is new to me..so thanks for the patience...I've learned a lot just reading around on this forum and hope to learn...
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