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    Overheating problem 230b/aq131b

    Still having overheating problems. Tried just about all the obvious solutions. I understand my motor does not have an oil cooler, so my next thought is to look at the exhaust manifold. Any suggestions here? Thanks.
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    1993 Volvo Penta b230 120hp Overheating Problem - New Thermostat

    Hello, We are having a problem with our Volvo Penta I/O b230 engine. We got the boat at auction last year and it run great for 30 minutes or so until it overheats. When we got the boat we flushed the heat exchanger, installed a new thermostat, new impeller and we still had problems. This year...
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    1992 Volvo Penta SP Stern Drive Not taking in Water

    Hello, Our stern drive is not taking in water with muffs or in tub. When we attach garden hose to intake pipe to salt water pump entire system going forward is working correctly. Any thoughts? We ran the water hose in opposite direction and water came out water intake on lower unit to rule out...
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    1993 Volvo Penta 230b Cooling System Overhaul

    Hello, We have our 230b up and running after buying our 1993 Larson. Broker stated that boat sat for a year after running the previous year. Question: what should we look at replacing on the cooling system besides the impeller in the salt water pump.
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    1993 Larson Bowrider All American 170 - Should I keep it?

    Does anyone know the history of these boats? Thanks
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    Volvo Penta 230b Will Not Start

    Hello, Just bought a 1993 Larson with a Volvo Penta 230b and Volvo SP stern drive. Motor has not been started in a year as reported by prior owner. Installed new battery and starter. Tried some starting fluid and got a couple of pops, but that's about it. Any suggestions on what to check to...
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    1977 Johnson 85 hp Acceleration Question

    Hello, We just took our "newer" motor out for a run yesterday. Had a little difficulty getting it to idle without stalling, but once we did we got the following results. Compression topped out at 105 across all four cyl. and we topped out at 32 mph with two adults in a 16" tri-hull. We have a...
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    1977 Johnson 85 hp 85el77s wiring question

    Hello, Could someone please provide the wiring diagram of the wires from the wiring harness to the boat console. I just transferred this motor to my boat. Thanks
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    1977 Johnson 85 hp 85el77s question?

    Hello, I have the chance to upgrade my older 1968 Johnson 65 hp with a 1977 Johnson 85 hp for my older Glastron. The 85 hp runs strong, but the power tilt is broken. Question: is this upgrade worth the trouble of changing out motors? The 85 hp also contains a new OMC control box and wire...
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    1968 65hp Carb. Question

    Hello, Our old motor is running strong on our project boat after many months of restoration. But, we have a question on rebuilding the carb. We ordered the carb. Kit Rl436959 and should receive it soon. Our gas milage could be better. 5 gallons in about an hours running time with two adults...
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    1968 Johnson 65 hp v4 - water pump question.

    Well got the beast running today in a small barrel of water. Question:How soon should I see water exit after the motor is started and running at idle? The motor started and ran solid for 5 mins. Had quite a bit of exhaust coming out of the tub while submerged. But, I was getting exhaust/steam...
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    1968 Johnson 65 hp v4 - Lower unit help

    I have a service manual but need some help on reassembling the lower unit. I plan on installing a water pump kit as well. I have a good handle on how this goes back together with the exception of the 20 individual rollers that fell out as I seperated the lower gearcase from the unit housing...
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    Spark Plug Wires

    Hello, question: I am having difficulty finding the original spark plug wire for my 1968 Johnson 65 hp v4 (#1). I have an available wire but it's 1.5 longer than the original. If I use this wire for the #1 cylinder will it affect the motor timing? Also, when I run the motor this weekend...
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    Nissan NS5B - No start - year ??

    Hello, I have a Nissan NS5B with spark but will not start. Will turn over for 5 seconds or so after a shot of starting fluid, but that's it. Checked fuel line and filter and they appear okay. Gas mixed at 50:1 with 2 stroke out. Motor looks clean, but has sat for a couple of years. Thanks.
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    1968 Johnson 65 hp v4 - water pump

    Having a problem removing the lower unit to inspect the water pump for possible replacement. Was able to remove outside and inside doors to remove lower screw on shaft. Soaked 8 bolts with penatrating oil and got 5 out clean, but 3 bolts snapped at the thread line about 3/8" from top of bolt...
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    1968 Johnson 65 hp v4 - Got Spark!

    I was able to get 7/16 spark at the coil wire by adjusting the point gap at .012. I am now getting consistent spark through the distributor and rotor to each plug wire end. With the tester the best I could do was 1/16-1/18 gap for a consistent spark. Squirted a little fuel mixture in the...
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    No Spark..... Continued....

    Still no spark on my 1968 Johnson 65 hp v4... Help! No spark when cranking the motor.
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    1968 Johnson Sea Horse 65hp - Intermitent Spark

    Hello, Making some progress, but I am getting intermitent spark out of plugs 1 & 2 and nothing out of 3 & 4. Reset my point gap to .010, attached an ohm meter and got 0 to infinity four times on one rotation of the cam shaft. Spark plug tester set at 1/4 inch and I do get a healthy white/blue...
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    1968 Johnson 65hp v4 - Pulled flywheel - Surprise!

    Well. I needed to pull the flywheel to find out why the motor had no spark. FYI - The mator does have spark at the distributer end of the coil wire, but no spark out of the distributer. So, after pulling the flywheel, I noticed the following. Please see photos as well. 1). The reverse spring...
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    1968 Johnson 65hp v4 - How to remove plug wires from distributer?

    Need to continue testing for no spark. Question: How do I remove the coil wire at the distributer end? Tried disconnecting it with no luck and do not want to force anything. Thanks
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