Search results

  1. H

    Added Marker Lights and Now I'm blowing fuses

    My rear trailer lights worked fine (stop, turn, running), except that I had no marker lights. So, today I added new LED marker lights. The install was pretty straight forward, the new marker grounds to the trailer and the hot lead taps into the brown wire. But, when I turn the running lights...
  2. H

    Fiberglass encapsulated stringers.

    Let me know if this is a myth - some goon at the marina last year was telling me that if my "stringers are encapsulated, the wood within it could completely rot and the boat will still be just fine". He said the wood is pretty much a redundancy when boat builders make them that way. So what do...
  3. H

    270 vs. 280 outdrive, is there a difference?

    Sorry if this is a dumb question. Just wanted to know if the exhaust bellows are interchangeable? Thanks --sure am glad Summer is creeping in!--
  4. H

    Leak in Hull

    I've had a leak problem in my garboard since I bought the boat. I have just gotten tired of constantly having to pump out the water by hand, and a pump I bought to help me with this leak recently failed. So, I figured I should just get to the root of the problem. Here's my dilemma the water...
  5. H

    AQ130 Parts List

    Does anybody have a parts list and numbers for the AQ130 motor? I've been to the volvopentastore.com web site, but I would like to see scans of the parts book if possible; Also, I've noticed that not all part numbers are listed on their site.
  6. H

    No Spark! Help!!

    I can't get any spark. I've just installed new Pertronix Electronic Ignition, new coil, 1 year old rotor, 2 yr old spark plug cables, older distro cap (but in good shape, no cracks, no carbon, the posts are bright and clean). Here is the story, my boat was running great 2 weeks ago, then by...
  7. H

    Adding a Fuel Water Separator

    Is it OK to install the separator after the fuel pump? Gas Tank--->Electric Fuel Pump--->Separator---->Carbs Also how important is a separator? I've been running my boat now for 3 seasons without one. I really haven't noticed any adverse problems other than the occasional hard starts...
  8. H

    Drains for an AQ 130 and winterization

    Hello all! Where are all the drains for this motor? I can only find one at the oil cooler. I don't want to go through what I did a couple years ago. I pulled most of the cooling parts off and blew compressed air though it all (what a nightmare). Also, one more question. I was wondering...
  9. H

    Automotive Distributor Cap ok?

    Is it OK if I use an Automotive Distributor Cap on my boat?
  10. H

    1 out 4 spark plugs fire.

    What can cause this to happen? I have a new electronic ignition module installed, new rotor, distributor cap is in good shape, brand new coil, new spark plugs, 2 year old cables. Any ideas?
  11. H

    AQ 130 Won't Start

    I just replaced my coil due to weak spark. I tried starting her and it seems like my starter might be going bad but I'm not sure. I have my car jumping my boat just to make absolutely sure I have plenty of volts. My starter seems to struggle turning the motor over. I'll crank it for about 10...
  12. H

    Automotive Coil in my Boat?

    Am I asking to blow myself up or is this OK. I've read a lot of posts of people using Mallory and Thunderbolts (aren't these automotive?). I'm thinking of buying Napa's coil for my AQ 130. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THIS IS TROUBLE.
  13. H

    TDC where should my rotor be?

    Help please! Piston 1 is at top dead center. Should my rotor point to spark plug 1? If it's supposed to point to another one how do I go about doing that? My engine is 1970 - AQ130c Thanks
  14. H

    Hot Spark Ignition

    I'm ready to pull the trigger on Electronic Ignition. Should I go with HotSpark or Pertronix? I've got an AQ130. BTW, I can't do an Ignitor II from Pertronix. Has anyone here installed HotSpark on their boat? If you have, how well does it work? HotSpark's price seems very tempting. This...
  15. H

    Electronic Ignition

    Now that I've got my timing dialed in, I started thinking about switching to EI. What do you guys think? If it ain't broke, don't fix it? Is EI the way to go? If so, is Pertronix the only way to go? How about Hot-spark? Is EI as reliable as points? Thanks guys! Iboats forum rocks!
  16. H

    HELP!!! Old steering wheel wont come off.

    HELP! I've got a teleflex helm with the tapered shaft, and the old wheel is frozen solid on the shaft. I've been beating on it with a hammer for about half an hour. Tried using a pry bar with no help. What can I do?
  17. H

    Alternator Voltage and Starter Question.

    My engine starts up but I've got to let the starter grind away for about 30 seconds before my motor will turn over. What does this mean? I've got here timed pretty close, she's advanced a little. Once she's started however she doesn't want to run very well under 10,000 rpm. This troubles me...
  18. H

    How do you test your thermostat?

    I am outside right now and my engine is finally running. But now my engine burys the needle on the temp gauge what gives? Water is going in and blowing out the lower unit as it should. Is my temp sender bad? How do I CHECK THAT? Please help I'm running out of sunlight. THANKS SO MUCH!
  19. H

    vOLVO 270 OUTDRIVE - Water not flowing

    When I put the muffs on my outdrive water will not flow to the water pump. If I connect my hose from the water pump end of the hose, water will pour out of the outdrive (lower unit, what have you). Is there a flap in there or something that may have been installed backwards or something? My...
  20. H

    AQ 130 Not starting.

    I have just reassembled my AQ130 engine for the season. It started right up after reassembly on Saturday night. I adjusted my timing to the 12 degree setting as listed in the Volvo manual, after which the engine started purring like a kitten and idled at about 950. Here's where I get...
Top