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    Volvo 280 outdrive clunks going into gear

    Hello, I have volvo 280 outdrives that clunk when they go into gear, one more noticeable than the other. I've read on here about looking into the upper housing and checking a gap. I've also read on another site about there being a wearable washer in there as well. I'm mechanically inclined...
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    AQ260A WOT Question

    Twin AQ260A engines. Boat purchased last year. I ran WOT only twice last year, and I don't recall what RPM they reached. Work done on the engines to date is: Replaced plugs and wires. Replaced distributor cap and rotor. Replaced ignition coil on port, starboard appears to be relatively new...
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    AQ260A idle question

    I have twin volvo AQ260A engines. Purchased boat last spring. I have done the following: Replaced plugs and wires. Replaced distributor cap and rotor. Replaced ignition coil on port, starboard appears to be relatively new. Took off carbs, cleaned and put in new parts and gaskets from rebuild...
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    Black Silicone on volvo outdrive orings

    I was talking with a marine tech about my upper gear box for my volvo 280 outdrives and we were discussing the orings. He said that before I put everything back together, I should put black silicone on every oring. I haven't read about this anywhere and was wondering if anyone had any opinions...
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    Water in Bellows

    Ok, here goes my first post. I have twin 1983 Volvo AQ260As with 280 legs that I purchased last year. Decided I should do some maintenence work this year before launching. I pulled the u-joint bellows and both had a small amount of water in them, less than an once or so. The boat is a fresh...
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