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    GPS location indicator errors

    I have an older GPS, a Garmin GPSMAP 162, that I mounted on the dash in my 16' open bow Bayliner. I replaced the speedometer with this GPS and currently use it for trolling speeds. In order to avoid possible electrical interference I wired it directly to the battery. The arrow indicating the...
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    AQ 275 o/d u-joints and upper gear housing

    I need to change the u-joints on my AQ 275 coupled to a AQ 131-A 2.3L '86 Bayliner. I removed the upper gear housing and found that two of the four allen head bolts securing the drive shaft will not release. I went as far as drilling the heads off the bolts and heating the sides of the casing...
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    Bilge cleaning

    I have a 16' inboard run-about that has engine oil spots in the bilge. I think the previous owner spilled the contents of the oil filter into the tight bilge. I don't particularly want to use toxic cleaners since I must stick my face down into the bilge while cleaning it. I have tried WD40...
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    Volvo Penta 275 outdrive chatter

    I have an '86 Bayliner powered by a AQ 131-A 2.3L motor coupled to a VP 275 outdrive. When up on plane I hear a chatter that goes away when I slightly change direction. When the boat is on the trailor and the O/D is down, the O/D can be moved by hand up and down, side to side. Any idea on...
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    Volvo Penta AQ131-A overheating

    I have a project boat-a 1986 Bayliner powered by a Volvo AQ131-A. This motor has a heat exchanger and a raw water cooling system. I have an occasional chirp from the front of the motor that appears to come from the impeller casing or timing belt cover. The brass impeller casing gets very hot...
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