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    Volvo Penta Gimble

    Hi, I have a 1986 Volvo Penta AQ131A with a Volvo 275 outdrive. I suspect the gimble bearing is starting to go because the outdrive "shudders" during high speed turns. What are the symptoms of gimble bearing failure and what's involved in changing it? I've read on previous posts that some models...
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    Bayliner w/Volvo leaking

    I have an '86 bayliner with a volvo penta engine and outdrive. I have a problem with water entering the hull. I was wondering if one of the rubber "boots" on the outdrive could be split. Would this let the water enter the hull? If so, is there a way of checking the boots for leakage? There is no...
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    Mercruiser Gimbal Bearing

    Hi, I have a 1991 Alpha 1 Merc outdrive. I am experiencing vibration which is more noticable at low RPM. I am thinking of pulling the outdrive to check the gimbal bearing. Can anyone please give me an idea of whats involved in pulling the outdrive and changing the gimbal. Thanks in advance.
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    Wiring dual batteries

    Hi all, I was wonderin' if anyone knows of a website that has a wiring diagram for hooking up a dual battery system. Thanks in advance.
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    Hi Bondo

    Bondo, you come well recommended. Do you have any knowledge of the problem on John McG's post regarding timing marks?
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    Installing charging system

    I have a 1997 Merc Sea Pro that has no charging system in it so I am constantly recharging the battery. I know I can put a system on it that works like an alternator but I'm not sure what its called or how to install it. I assume it works off the flywheel like a magneto?? Any installation tips...
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    105hp Chrysler Stalling

    I have a 1975 Chrysler outboard that starts good and runs good but stalls at low revs after running for a while. It will start right back up but you have to throttle quickly or it will stall again. Any ideas what this could be?
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    Bayliner water problem

    Hi all, I have a 1986 Bayliner bowrider 18 foot. My problem is water entering the back. On either side of the motor shroud ("doghouse") there are two seats which are removable and there is storage space underneath. The one on the port side takes in water when raining. We can't find the source of...
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    Dieselling and backfiring

    Hi all, I have a AQ131A Volvo Penta in my boat. The problem is after running for a while, when you turn the ignition off the motor runs or "diesels" for about 10-15 seconds before it stops. Also backfires from time to time. Does this sound like a timing problem? Thanks in advance.
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    St. John's River FL.

    I am renting a houseboat for a week on the St. John's River in Deland Florida. I hear it has some of the best bass fishing in North America but I heard they had a big die off due to an oxygen problem from a flood. Is there any truth to this? Also what other kinds of fish are in the river and...
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