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    Gas issue on Volvo penta.

    I have an AQ131A that I'm having a fuel issue with. Not new to boating but not an expert. For some reason when I connect the hose from the fuel pump to the fuel filter which then leads to the gas tank I'm getting pressure built up and the engine will slowly die. If I put that same hose directly...
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    AQ131A I'm at a loss

    I'm at a loss with my engine. AQ131a will not start. This ran smooth and awesome a few weeks ago in the driveway. Here's what's happened since then. 1. Coil went out - replaced and started up. 2. Starter solenoid went out - replaced and started. 3. Carb issues - in the end swapped with...
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    Shifting issues

    Alpha one with a 250 6cyl was shifting fine but now something odd is going on. Shifts in forward okay then back to neutral fine but when I go to reverse then back to neutral it stays in reverse. Here's what's odd so I go from reverse to neutral I stay in reverse until I shut engine off. Turn it...
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    Engine wont stay running unless I keep pressing the choke?

    So I picked up a boat with a 76 chrysler 60hp. Took it to the lake and after sitting for a season from previous owner i tried to start it up. I got it to start but noticed I have to keep pressing and letting go of the choke button in order for it to keep running. Eventually I got to where I...
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    Major overheating issue and stumped

    I have 250 straight 6 with the MC1 upper and alpha gen 1 lower. Had it out and started overhearing so I replaced the impeller and housing and water tube assembl . Still getting hot so I went to change thermostat but there wasn't one in it, have one ordered, and I replaced the water pump on...
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    Alpha shift problem

    So I pulled my lower off to install a new impeller and while I was at it I pulled the upper off to replace the gasket. Had it in forward gear but during this process I had moved the shifter on the lower unit while greasing it some. So I spun it clockwise and spun the prop ccw and got it back in...
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    Pre Alpha and gen 1 question

    Somewhat new to boating and was wondering if I can use a gen 1 with a pre alpha outdrive? It all bolts up together but someone told me the gear ratio may be different? I dont know any help would be great.
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    Classic boat tops

    Does anyone know where I could get a top for my boat. It is a 58 alumaglass runabout and I'd like to get the full top but can't find anything on it. Had a hard enough time trying to identify the boat .
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    What is this boat?

    Can anyone guess what this boat may be? I've looked and looked and the only thing I've come close to as the same style was a pipeline boat. I got this for free but no paperwork. Any ideas help .
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    Mercury 5hp bogs down in water

    I have a Mercury 5hp that is in brand new condition. Grease is still on cables. Not sure of year but Id say at least mid to late 90s. It stats with starter fluid only. Took the carb off and found the jet was clogged so blew it all out real good and put back on. Now it will start and run fine out...
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    1956 johnson 30hp Part Numbers

    I need help with getting some part numbers. I just picked up a 56' Johnson 30hp and need to get a few part numbers so I can get some things ordered. The model number is RDU 18 or something like that. Im trying to remember and don't have the engine around me right now. The part numbers I need are...
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    Please help with this electrical problem.. Im stuck.

    Heres my issue. When this happened the first thing I thought of was bad solenoid. Keep in mind I have tried three different solenoids and still nothing. Heres my problem. I turn my key and get nothing. No click, no half turn, no nothing. I took a volt meter and tested my battery and its 12.6. I...
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    71 Johnson 50hp no start...

    All the wiring is right. The battery is charged. It was trying to start one day for a few hours and then I gave it a rest for about an hour and came back to it not even trying to turn over. I turn the key and nothing. Fuse isn't blown. I have volts at the switch, battery, solenoid. However, when...
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    Wiring on my ignition switch

    I have an ignition switch for my boat. I have no idea what kind it is, someone that had worked on the boat installed it. I got a new motor and was hooking up the ignition switch when I noticed that I can figure out which wire is battery and which is starter. I have the blacks figured out, the...
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    I need simple help

    I have a 71 Johnson 50hp motor and someone cut off the ignition switch so I have wires hanging and don't know what is what. Does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram so I can wire up my switch?
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    Gale 40hp wont fire

    I have a 63 Gale outboard that will turn over okay but doesn't not fire. I know nothing about boat motors and I am very mechanical on motorcycle, car, etc. It looks small and basic but not sure what the deal is. First boat and not sure how these things work. Any ideas?
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