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    AQ225E...spark plugs...whats the trick??????

    Again, 1986 bayliner capri 1950 with AQ225E (small block chevy)..TRYING to change the spark plugs..I can swap out the middle 2 plugs on each side but can NOT do the very front or rear on each side because theres no way to get a spark plug socket on those plugs due to the exhaust mainfold.; I...
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    Volvo AQ225E spark plug wires

    1986 AQ225E, anyone know if the original spark plug wires would be noise suppression wires or solid core? These are the original blue wires with the red boots..
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    5.7 (350) initial timing.....

    My old AQ225E has been replaced with a 5.7, retained the original distributor, carb, etc.. Runs good but the intial timing of 4 degrees just seems a little low..even idles a bit choppy and stinky..Wondering if it should be jumped up to maybe 8 degrees initial to smooth it out and help in...
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    Distributor help for 5.7, ..EST in place of points

    My boat has the old, PRE-Vortec 5.7, its the old style that has the perimeter bolt valve covers. I has a points distributor. I am thinking about using the newer style EST distributor that was used in the vortec style small blocks that had the center bolt valve covers. This distributor is also...
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    Points to pertronix swap help..

    I have a 1986 bayliner capri 1950 with the Volvo Penta AQ225E engine. It has the stock prestolite distributor with points. I am going to swap to the petronix ignitor2. Now, do i need to get another coil to use with the petronix? If so, they have a kit with the coil recommended for the ignitor...
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    points to electronic kit, anyone?

    Wondering if anyone has used this particular brand of changeover kit and if it held up as well as the petronix kit? http://www.hot-spark.com/1-3PRE8U2.htm
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    volvo penta 275 drive, bad torque steer help..

    I have a 1986 capri 1950. It has the AQ225e and 275 drive. When sitting still or idling around, i can turn the steering wheel with my pinky in either direction..or if its on the trailer, same thing, effortless. When going down the lake wide open it also steers easily, but when just cruising, it...
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    Cleaning seats?

    Whats a good strong cleaner to clean the boat vinyl seats with that wont hurt them? Thanks!
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    AQ275 drive help..strange

    3 years ago i bought this boat. I did the PDS bearing job along with new water neck gasket and new u-joints and bellows. Tonight I removed the transmission to replace the water neck gasket again. When i drained the trans/lower unit, nice clean oil came out so i was happy. BUT, when i removed the...
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    help with small weak spot

    I bought a 1986 bayliner capri 1950 back in 2013. It had a small weak spot in the floor about 1 foot by 1 foot square right in front of the right side rear seat. I noticed this year its gotten weaker in just that one spot. What can I do to be sure no one steps through at that spot? I cant get...
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    AQ275 help needed..

    Hello, I have a 1986 bayliner with the AQ275 drive. I am trying to remove the helmet pin. Does anyone know what size bolts i need for the 'jacking bolts' to get the pin out? The pin has 2 allen bolts that come out, then i have 2 threaded holes where jacking bolts go to push the pin out. Thanks
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    Quadrajet help on volvo-penta..

    I have a 1986 bayliner capri with the 305 chevy engine (AQ225E) and 275 outdrive. I have rebuilt the thermoquad carb and she runs good, BUT, it does not respond to adjusting the mixture screws. I can turn them both all the way in, all the way out, or anywhere in between and it doesnt change...
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    volvo-penta quadrajet carb help..

    Need some quick help here because my manual on cd seems to be missing some important info. I have a 1986 bayliner capri with the aq225e engine, which is the 305 chevy engine with the quadrajet carb. Can anyone tell me what the float height is supposed to be? Im pulling it apart in the morning to...
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    Help with cleaning vinyl seats

    The seats and other vinyl upholstry in my boat are an off-white color. They had some mold on them at one time and i cleaned the mold off but it left dark spots all over, almost like a five oclock shadow on the vinyl..lol.. What on earth will clean this off? Ive tried a few cleaners i had around...
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    Boat cover help..

    Hi all, i have a 19 foot bowrider. ok, i am looking for an INEXPENSIVE cover for the boat that is truly waterproof. Not just water resistant, but waterproof. I know i have read that a lot of covers actually are advertised as waterproof but arent too good at it. Can any of you recomend a good...
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    new to me boat. Questions?

    Bringing my new to me boat home, Its a 1986 bayliner with the Volvo 5.0 engine and volvo 275 out drive. I want to change the engine oil, what weight oil does it need for the engine? Next, i want to change the transmission oil and whatever other oil the drive has. Can anyone tell me how to do...
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    need honest educated opinion..

    I am looking for an inexpensive used bowrider to take the family out on the lake. I found an extremely clean and nice 1986 bayliner capri with the volvo (gm) 5.0 v8 engine and the price is right..We took it out on the lake for about 40 minutes and it was flawless! Ran smooth and temp stayed...
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    mid 80's volvo ok?

    Hi, Im new to the boat world and have been looking for an inexpensive first boat. My buddy told me to stay away from volvo outdrives, said they were not good? Well, ive found a 1986 bayliner capri bowrider in very nice condition. It has the 305 chevy V8 and a volvo outdrive. Does anyone know if...
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