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    454 with Yamaha Drive

    Hi all, lookin at a 96 Mariah Z220 Talari. Has a 454 in it with Yamaha Sterdrive. Just wondering if the engine is a GM/ford with available parts. I know the Drive is a nightmare for parts... What would be involved for a merc/volvo conversion down the road?
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    Anyone try one of these instead of Exhaust bellow?

    Lookin for a permanent solution to exhaust bellows. Saw these on ebay: Merc came out with a "Tube" instead of bellows which apparently works great on larger V6 and V8's, and gives a little bit more sound which is nice to hear to the ears. Can't get em for volvo tho :mad: These ones are 3"...
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    23" Pitch prop

    Hi there, Currently have a 14x21 prop on my boat (in signature). Its OK but want a lil more speed out of her. Just wondering how, if anyone, has tried a 23" prop on a Volvo AQ231. Im considering a Solas Amita 3 blade. Is OEM any better considering their triple the price?
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    Exhaust tube instead of exhaust bellow

    I've read there are short rubber tubes that clamp onto the transom plate instead of the flexible rubber bellows. They seem to last longer than bellows. Anyone try one of these? Are there any benefits or downsides to it? My exhaust bellow is cracked a little bit anyways... So I'm looking at...
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    Cockpit Cover

    Hi all, Lookin if anyone makes a replacement cockpit cover for the Phaser 230 Cuddy? My original has shrunk. If not Is there a good company that could make a new one from the old one?
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    Running in Neutral

    I heard you shouldn't run AQ style drives in neutral for very long. Is this true? If so how long can you. Are you able to warm the engine up at the dock?
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    Shifting into gear AQ270

    Just curious how these drives "should" sound when shifting into gear. I'm new to VP's (and owning a boat). Mine makes a small thud. Are they suppose to be silky smooth or is this normal? I went up in prop pitch from a 19 to a 21 seemed to make the thud a lil worse. Could this be from more water...
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    Sea water pump bearing removal

    Im trying to get the bearing carrier off of the harmonic balancer to replace the bearing in the sea water pump. Engine is an AQ231A. Problem is the 5/16 Allen wrench just spins the crankshaft instead of the bolts to break them free. I tried putting the boat in gear but the crank still rotates...
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    Temp Gauge and Sensor

    Lost indication on my temp gauge right at the end of last season. Engine is a VP AQ231A. In the process of doing some maintenance this winter on her. How often do the temp sensors fail on the block? Can I use a GM sensor instead of a VP one? Thanks,
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    Left or Right Hand Prop Single Engine

    I hear single engine craft use right handed props. Why is that? I ordered a new 14x21 Right for a volvo penta and received a 14x21 Left. I know changing the rotation on the older volvos is a breeze. But should I return it for a Right handed prop or just change the rotation of the drive and use...
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    Change Bellows VP 270 Drive

    Re: Change Bellows VP 270 Drive Hi Don, From the factory my boat should have came with an SP drive (White, angled upper gear box) on the AQ231A. Instead the boat came with this: And a 2.15 ratio lower on a V8 to boot! After I hit a a rock I replaced the 270 lower unit with a 1.61 SP-A1 lower
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    Harmonic Balancer AQ231A

    Is it normal for it to wobble abit when running along with the sea water pump? Or should it be as even spinning as any regular pulley? If not what could be the cause? Thanks,
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    Change Bellows VP 270 Drive

    I saw the sticky on pulling the upper and turning it sideways. Do you have to drain the drive oil for this? Also whats the easiest way to change the exhaust bellow? Are there any other things that might need to be replaced (water pickup hose etc?) Thanks,
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    Best lookin boats from the late 80's early 90's??

    Just lookin for opinions. I always loved the lines of the Baretta Phaser's :D
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    AQ231A Engine block cocks

    Does anyone know where they are located and what they look like. I'm going to start inhibiting it for the winter. This is my first time. Thanks,
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    Volvo 290 lower unit

    Re: Volvo 290 lower unit Heres a pic. Its def a single prop and you can see the ridge on the prop shaft that doesnt allow the 290 line cutter to go back all the way. Along with the shorter countershaft and longer splined sleeve. I'm thinkin its actually an SP-A1 lower. Just hoping it will still...
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    Volvo 290 lower unit

    I bought a used lower unit off ebay. It was advertised as a 1990 290. I recently got it and there is a ridge on the prop shaft before the bearing housing. I dont see other 290's with that. I bought a 280/290 fish line protector/spacer. and it doesnt go on the shaft far enough. Am I missing...
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    Drive Identification

    I have an 89 aq231a. It has this style lower unit: I'm wondering if I can bolt on this style: Its missing the data plate I kinda figure its a 270 but wondering if any 270/280/290 will go on. Reason is its cracked
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    Questions about props

    Here's what I have: 89 baretta phaser 230 volvo penta aq231a, 275 drive michigan wheel 14x19 alum prop The engine is able to overrev by 400 rpm at wot I'm considering a stainless prop but can only find a 15x21. Just lookin for input. The extra 2" of pitch should bring the rpms down but what...
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    Sterndrive jiggling

    Is it normal for the sterndrive to jiggle a little bit up and down and side to side by hand? I have a 290, older but low hours.
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