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    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    that motor could be made to work, but the exhaust manifolds won't match up, nor will the merc wiring etc. so you'd end up using half the parts...I'd go scotts route of buying the short or long block and using your parts from the bad motor. personally, I would replace the exhaust manifolds...
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    VP 280: exhaust water out helmet area

    before heading out, I would confirm you are not leaking water into the boat where the idle relief passes through from the ypipe to the transom shield. I never had to remove my y pipe so I don't know how it is sealed. good luck
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    Volvo Penta AQ131D getting hot

    yes,, that is the foot from the end of the tilt rod. it screws in and has a piece that is supposed to keep it from unscrewing. I would order a new water connection fitting and gasket, that old one is done. the exhaust bellows isn't a priority, it has water in it all the time anyway. I haven't...
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    Bimini control problem

    never heard of an electric Bimini. if it's only a year old, I'd call the dealer and see if there's a warrantee.
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    93 vp aq570 with 280 drive hydrolocked??

    it doesn't sound like hydrolock. hydrolock is when water in the cylinders causes the engine to lock and not turn over. it sounds like you have water mixing with your oil, a lot of it. where the water is coming from, I can't say. but, it doesn't good. you may have a cracked block.
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    Volvo penta 225d over heating problems

    if it were me, I would pull the upper gear box. it will allow you to examine the ujoints, check for play in the drive shaft bearings, and change the ujoint bellows. while off it allows you easy access to the water fitting just below. those fittings corrode and leak air. you'll need some new...
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    Volvo penta 225d over heating problems

    changing the impeller is a good first move. it should be changed every two years. is this a fresh water or salt water boat? when you day it overheats when throttled up, is it on the water, or in the driveway? these outdrives can develop air leaks that can cause overheating when the boat is...
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    12v Cell Signal Booster

    I use a booster at our cabin, it's very helpful, our service is spotty as well. I also use one in my shop that is encased in steel siding and roofing. I picked the boosters up on Amazon for around 100 usd each. you just need to verify the booster is compatible with the signal that is being...
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    New owner of 2012 G3 Suncatcher Fish and Cruise

    welcome. both your issue sound more engine related, I'd suggest asking in the Yamaha section.
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    Dragfluid's Pontoon build

    welcome, thanks for sharing your project. I feel that with a toon as small as yours, weight distribution is going to be critical. The helm shouldn't need to be placed according to the crossmembers. The decking should support it. I would suggest looking at other 16' pontoons to see how they're...
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    90HP Mercury pushing 24' pontoon

    I installed a larger fuel tank in mine to increase range and refueling frequency.
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    Tritoon trailer for pontoon?

    typically the engine pod sits higher than the toons, so I don't think it will be an issue.
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    AQ125/270 Still overheating (PLEASE HELP)

    @captmello when running on muffs, I still don't get water to the exchanger...are you saying the cap of the exchanger? I'm referring to the strainer cap that is part of the raw water side, not the expansion tank cap that acts like a radiator cap. I mentioned muffs because I assumed you were...
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    AQ125/270 Still overheating (PLEASE HELP)

    while running on muffs, there should be water flowing under the cap of the strainer, lots of water. pull the cap and see. if you've got good flow there, I'd suspect the exhaust manifold is clogged.
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    Admiral's New shower

    when I rock a bathroom, I put a couple screws in the wall next to where the piece will be on the ceiling about 3/4" down from the ceiling joists to catch one side of the sheet, then use a "t" made of 2x4. the t should be long enough to brace the sheet tight to the ceiling. set the sheet on the...
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    wiring an electric motor

    thanks!
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    wiring an electric motor

    here is the new motor wiring diagram there are 4 wires going into the motor. green, which is clearly a ground and not an issue, red, black, and white. thanks for any help.
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    wiring an electric motor

    I'm hoping someone more experienced can help me with this. I'm replacing a pump in my hot tub. the new motor is aftermarket so I'm not sure if it is wired differently or not. in this post I'll post pics of the original motor and wiring, and in the next post I'll post a poc of the diagram on...
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    Possible hydro lock?

    pull the spark plugs and try the starter again, ASAP! if it's hydrolocked water will come out. if you get water out, put the plugs back in and try to start it again. you don't want water sitting in the motor.
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    How to check the tachomoter for correct RPM reading?

    you need to compare using a shop tach, should be fairly easy.
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