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    Volvo 280 Outdrive UP!

    I have a 1986 Bayliner Ciera Chevy V8 280 Volvo Penta Outdrive. <br />OK I posted earlier about wiring issues for my outdrive (had ground and continuity issues).I fixed all the wiring issues that dealt with the out drive mechanical lift (not hydraulic, electric). I'm getting power for the up...
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    Question Ground Green Wires? Nasty One Here!

    I have a 1986 Bayliner with a 5.7 Chevy V8, volvo Penta. The outdrive lift UP/DOWN all of a sudden quit working. Just got a click when I tried to put it up or down. I noticed on the bottom of the Electirc Gear black box there were 2 green wires from the base of this unit (connected to a small...
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    Quick Question 1985 Bayliner

    Hey does anybody know what type of Hydraulic Fluid I need for the trim tabs on a 1985 21' Bayliner with a Chevy V8 Volvo Penta. Looks like it is very low almost empty. Wonder if I have a leak. How would I test a leak? The remaining Fluid is Red. I guess my question is there a special type...
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    Basically a Chevy V8

    Need a 2nd opinion. I have a 1978 V8 Volvo Penta. Basically a Chevy V8. I got a steal on this boat, had my mechanic come out and take a look at her. Tried to start she wanted to turn over but started to freeze. He stopped right there said there might be some rust in the cylinders. Well there...
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    1978 V8 Volvo Penta Engine

    Quick question. Need a 2nd opinion. I have a 1978 V8 Volvo Penta. Bsically a Chevy V8. I got a steal on this boat, had my mechanic come out and take a look at her. Tried to start she wanted to turn over but started to feeze. He stopped right there said there might be some rust in the...
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    Prop Re-Installation

    Ok I'm dumb! I have a 1984 volvo penta 4 cylinder. I took off the propeller (14x19) to have it reconditioned and it looks great! However, i took it off so long ago that I'm not positive on how to put it back on. I'm pretty sure I have it right but wanted to double check with the pros. So...
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    1984 Volvo Pents AQ125

    Hey got a question about a Timing Belt. Was out on the water and the Timing Belt (not Chain) Broke. I was talking to a mechanic and he told me that I should not have any problems with messing up the Rods or Values because that Engine had a Non-Interference type of Motor. Does this make any...
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    What Type Of Oil

    Hey Quick Question. Volvo Penta 1884, 4 cylinder. Going to change the oil myself. Asked the shop what type of Oil I should use they told me 20W40. My maiintenace Manual calls for 10W40. What is the difference. Is there a difference between Marine Oil and Car Oil? Is one oil better for...
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    Minor Water Leak

    Hey Everyone. <br />Got a question for all you Volvo/Penta Guru's. I have a 1984 Volvo Penta 4 cylinder on a Bayliner Capri. She has the internal-cooling system. Just took it into the boat shop and had the carb rebuilt, major tune up and the Exhaust Bellow replaced. She runs so much better...
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    Volvo Penta Boggs Out

    Just bought a 1984 Bayliner with a 4 cylinder 2.1 Volvo Penta. I've heard good things about those engines. The guy said he had not taken her out in a couple of years but she fires right up. The Engine Runs great at idle but when you put it into gear a give her gas she sometimes dies out...
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    Point setting for OMC

    Was wondering if anybody knows what I should set my Points at. (.019? or .022?) Just don't know. I have a 1986 OMC V6 4.3. I just put in the points and it ran a little rough. I stopped running it for fear of damage. So if anybody has any info as to how far I need to set these points would be...
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    OMC 4.3 V6 No Spark from coil.

    Hello I have a 1885 OMC 4.3 V6 in my 20’ SeaSwirl Cuddy Cabin. I'm not getting any spark from the Coil at all. I know a little bit about engines but by no means am I educated in this field. I disconnected the Coil Wire that connects to the distributor cap and held it up to some metal and did...
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    1985 4.3 OMC V6 Full Throtle Dies Slow

    I just bought this boat for a steal! Took it out on her maddien voyage and she seemed to run really good. However, twice when she was full board she just slowed down lost power. Like I was taking off the gas really slow, and then she would die. Started her back up and took off couple minutes...
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