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    Need help finding correct head gasket part# AQ170

    Hello, I see there is an AQ170a, b, and c. I have the AQ170c and I am trying to find the correct head gasket. On volvo's online store they list under AQ170c a cylinder head option of a, b, c, or d. There is two different part numbers depending on which one you pick. So is there four different...
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    Exhaust Manifold / Water Flow Question - AQ170

    77 Glastron - AQ170C - 280 Hello, I have been having cooling issues. Should I be seeing more water come out through the exhaust or through the hole in the transom shield? New to boats and just trying to understand the exhaust manifold better. Yes I have the overheating troubleshooting guide...
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    Need help finding temp sensor.

    Looking for temp sensor for an 77 AQ170. I have looked through a bunch of the volvo schematics trying to find this but no luck. Can someone point me in the right direction? Its a screw in sensor with a one wire blade type connector. Thanks
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    What shims for 280 upper?

    I am trying to fit the upper on a 280 outdrive. Looking at the schematics there is three part numbers for the shims. None of these part numbers list what what the thickness is or atleast I don't think so? I have not measured what I need yet, just trying to figure out what I need when I get to...
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    Trouble finding AQ170 Bell housing

    77 AQ170 / 280 Outdrive I have been searching for a flywheel housing for an AQ170. I got one off of Ebay that was supposed to work for my motor. The one I received had a a part that extends out on the bottom opposite the starter that I guess has something to do with the exhaust on a 4 cylinder...
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    Problem with swap of upper drive and helmet. Bolt size is different?

    Volvo AQ170 / 280 I am swapping out the steering helmet and upper drive after a u-joint broke and took them out. The used replacement parts I received are a little different where the helmet bolts to the upper. The bushing on the original helmet seems fixed in the helmet and in the new one...
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    Question on starter problem

    Volvo AQ170 Boat is new to me and have never heard it run, I only know that the kid who I bought it from had it running last year before the main drive shaft blew. I am having an issue with the starter. When I turn the key I here a single click. I had a charger on the battery overnight so it...
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    Fishing line deflector?

    There is a spacer with an offset ridge in it and can't tell which way that goes and if the deflector ring should be on the drive side or prop side of that ridge? Is it supposed fit tight to something or move around loosely on the spacer? Thanks
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    Bell houising removal? Easy way?

    Hello, I am new to this forum and to boats. I just picked up a 77 Glastron V184 with a AQ170 (B30) and a 280 outdrive. The u-joints gave out and broke the bell housing and the housing on the upper drive. What is the easiest way to remove the bell housing. Is it possible to remove the transom...
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