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  1. oldkennerguy

    volvo 280 lube

    My old houseboat was repowered with a AQ200C with a 280 outdrive.The book that I have says to use 10w-40 oil as the lower unit lube.My thinking says #80-90 gear lube?Is there a specific reason Volvo uses motor oil and would it hurt to use marine gear lube???
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    wire size

    I am trying to repair a recurring problem in my old houseboat,and I need to replace the 12v wires,hot and ground, from my batteries to the main switch and fuse panel.What size wire should be used? thanx
  3. oldkennerguy

    boat carpet removal

    I am looking for suggestions of products to aid in removal of old marine carpeting from the deck of my old fiberglass houseboat.We need to get rid of the old glue without destroying the fiberglass deck.I plan to repaint the surfaces with a nonskid type of coating???<br /><br /> Thanks for any...
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    AQ200B/280 exhaust hose change

    I want to replace the exhaust hoses on My Volvo Penta AQ200B.It looks to me like I will have to remove the exhaust risers to accomplish this task.Is this the case?I am a newbie to marine mechanicals,but a mechanic by trade.Also,can this job be done with the boat in the water?The top of the Y...
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