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    volvo penta to mercuiser

    the boat is a 1990 welcraft. I can get a complete mercruiser setup for a good price.will the transom mount be the same or will I have to cut and fabricate. I do not want to run the volvo anymore as it is getting to hard to find parts,I currently have an AQ171C with an SP-A outdrive
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    AQ171C Timing issues

    Okay here we go.Don was correct as usual. MY timing belt failed and he suggested removing head and inspecting for damage.Well my worst fears came to frutation.I have at least 8 bent valves,I am not a happy camper although there is no piston damage.The bad thing is I have yet to find the root...
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    Install DOHC cylinder head

    LONG STORY but will make short. timing belt went.Lost 15 cogs on a fairly new one. as of today have not found the cause of the premature belt failure. Don advised to remove head and check for damage.I have removed the exhaust and riser and plan on taking the head off in the next couple of days...
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    AQ171c cogs on belt fell off

    Has anyone ever had an DOHC motor timimg belt fail? By fail I mean the cogs actually fell off the belt about 15 in a row. I am curious if this has ever happened to anybody and if they were able to just put a new belt on and everthing was alright.I was cruising at 3200 RPMs and the motor quit.I...
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    AQ171c Timing Belt change

    I was cruising at about 3200 RPMS when the motor just stopped. Not knowing what happened my first reaction was to turn the key and try to re-start it.Well when I cranked it over the motor spun way to easy. I stopped cranking and lifted off the engine house cover.I starting looking for water...
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    SP-A outdrive Fluid Replacement

    I have a 1990 Volvo Penta that I bought a couple of months ago.It is an AQ171C with a SP-A outdrive. I want to change the fluid but am not sure what this drive calls for.I have heard some use regular motor oil ? i dont want to risk damage to the drive it smells like gear oil and not engine oil...
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