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    Installing Pertronix electronic ignition kit #2842 in an AQ125

    I've read everything I could find but still unclear about the wire connections for installing Pertronix electronic ignition kit #2842 in an AQ125 with Bosch distributor # 0231 178 017 JF4. I removed the old points, ballast resistor wire and grommet from inside the distributor and reconnected the...
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    Mercruiser alpha Exhaust Manifold Riser Gasket

    How do I determine which Mercruiser alpha Exhaust Manifold Riser Gasket to use. Do I need a restricted gasket or open?
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    AQ125A timing belt

    I'm fairly new to the AQ125A engine and was wondering if the timing belts breaks will the pistons hit the valves? Thanks for the info in advance. Bill
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    Adjusting the up travel on VP 270 tilt mechanism?

    Anyone know how to adjust the up travel on AQ125A/VP 270 tilt mechanism? Mine stops about 1/8" from completely up. I'm afraid it won't clear the arm on the drive. Read the little snippet in the manual but really can't see where there is an adjustment.
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    AQ125 water inlet hose

    Looking for part number for AQ125 water inlet hose. This is the hose on the inside that connects from the chrome pipe of the transom shield inside to the brass engine connection
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    AQ125A exhaust bellows?

    Upon inspecting my AQ125 exhaust bellows (Volvo OEM) I noticed a very small hole about 2" in from the end and I was wondering if it was factory. The hole is about 1/16th of a inch and looks factory formed. Is this a factory weep hole ?
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    O-ring for trim motor shaft on AQ125A

    Looking for the part # for the o-ring at the bottom of the shaft of the trim motor on AQ125A. Thanks, Bill
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    AQ125 front engine support

    I know this has been discussed here before and as many have said - It's lasted 30 years. I am restoring a 1985 Monte Carlo by Ebco which the transom was gone and the entire boat needed a lot of work so I gutted it completely including cutting off the cuddy cabin. Rebuilt the transom and decided...
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    VP 270 Transom shield seal

    Looking for VP 270 transom shield seal kit part #. The large shield o-ring and the six small bolt sealing o-rings.
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    AQ125A electrical connector

    This is the main harness connector from my AQ125A/270. I would like to ID the 7 pins used in this connector and what each one goes to. Pins 1-2-3-5-6-7-8 are the only ones used. I pulled back the boot covering the canon plug and I see there are some pins with two wires connected. I'm getting...
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    Intermediate shaft torque value

    I'm looking at the engine service manual for Intermediate shaft torque value. Manual states 'Intermediate shaft, forward ....50 Nm (5.0 kpm) (35 lbf. ft.)'. My question is the reference to 'forward' meaning the bolts that attach the Intermediate shaft to the engine? Thanks,
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    AQ125A exhaust downpipe o-ring

    Trying to locate the AQ125A exhaust downpipe o-ring. Need part # or web address to order. TIA
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    Trim in/down issue

    I'm back at the original issue I have with porpoising. My 1984 Mercruiser 305 powered 20' IMP likes to porpoise above 25mph. Shifting weight doesn't help. It improves when I use the tabs but I feel it would improve more if I could get the trim rams to retract completely. If I disconnect the rams...
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    Throttle slow to back down 25905R (1979 25hp)

    I have an issue with the throttle not backing down from cruise. The carb butterfly will close under spring tension as it should but the rpms are very slow to return to idle. Can't pinpoint this issue. Motor runs great except for this problem which presents itself at very inopportune times. Had...
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    1979 25hp Evinrude Long Shaft to Short Shaft Conversion

    Just bought this 1979 25hp Evinrude long Shaft electric start (25905R) because as I get older (68) I find it harder and harder to pull start my sweet dependable 1959 Evinrude 18. Need to convert this 25 to short shaft. This motor came with the 5" extension so what I have read is all I need is...
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    Alpha 1 gear oil smell like exhaust!

    Just dropped out this years gear oil (50+ hours) and found it smelling a lot like exhaust in addition to the normal stinky gear oil smell. It's black a coal. Where should I start looking? Drive coming off today to start looking. Pressure check will be done today after the oat (Outside Air Temp)...
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    I would like an over-temp alarm. What is it going to take?

    Title pretty sums it up. I would like an over-temp alarm. What is it going to take? I'm running a high mileage, saltwater 305 and would like to install an over-temp alarm. Have no idea what to look for. Boat in question in sig file.
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    1984 305 thermostat

    Which is the correct thermostat for a 1984 305 Mercruiser? 140? or 160?. Can one be used in place of the other?
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    1.67" Dust Cover Grease Caps

    I have a 1960 boat trailer in need of very small dust covers. They measure 1.67". Does anyone have a source for this size dust cap. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have tried several trailer stores and online with no success. Thanks.
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    Engine upgrade?

    I am looking to the near future replacing my tired salt laden 1984 305SBC with a newer version 350SBC. What specific items must I be aware of when looking at a newer vintage 350, say something in the mid 90's. What parts interchange and how does a single rear main seal effect the installation...
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