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    Johnson Looper 130 Temperature Variation

    OK here are the results: Port side upper cylinder: 140 Port side lower cylinder 140 Stbd side upper cylinder 130 Stbd side lower cylinder 145
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    Johnson Looper 130 Temperature Variation

    I will re-do compression and post results later this afternoon.....
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    Johnson Looper 130 Temperature Variation

    Hello everyone. I'm still working on the restoration of the CC. I know there are several threads related to thermostats and temps but i have a question i can't seem to find a past thread to. 1998 Johnson 130 Looper 4v. New thermostats, housings, water pump, seals, etc. Engine purrs like an angry...
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    Volvo Penta AQ145A Cylinder Head

    Hi. I have some concerns for the cylinder head for the AQ145a. I hear it has a bad reputation for blowing out the #4 exhaust port. A common fix is to fit a metal (copper possibly?) ring and build up with epoxy around the #4 port. In rebuilding my motor i see that this repair/modification was...
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    AQ145A Electric or OEM Mechanical Fuel Pump

    Hi everyone. I need to install a new fuel pump on my stock AQ145A with two Solex single barrel carbs. so whats the general thoughts on fuel delivery for these motors? Should i stick with the original mechanical fuel pump or should i switch to a low pressure electric fuel pump? thanks for your...
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    Volvo Penta AQ145A Project

    I purchased a project boat that i am working on. It is a Wellcraft 250 Coastal with 2 Volvo Penta AQ145A engines. One engine is missing from the boat (I have collected almost an entirely new motor in my garage that i am just starting to build. The other motor is in the boat but i had to rebuild...
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