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    AQ125B ignition coil

    I'm narrowing down my ignition problems and have learned that my ignition coil isn't sending spark to the distributor. By taking the coil wire off of the distributor and holding it close to the engine block, I couldn't get any spark to arch as the key was turned. Does anyone know of any...
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    Absolutely no power from ignition switch to engine

    I have a volvo penta AQ125B. Boat started and ran fine up until today. Went to start it, and it cranked and cranked. Changed distributor cap, new plugs, and wires. Still cranking, not starting. Timing was set few days ago. Thought I'd fix the trim switch because it was hot wired. Got the...
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    AQ125B Rotor Rotation

    I have a Volvo Penta AQ125B, 2.1 liter, in a 1985 Bayliner Capri. Does anyone know whether the rotor in the distributor spins clockwise or counterclockwise. Whoever put the plug wires on before I bought it obviously didn't recognize that there is a specific firing order. So I want to put them...
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    Volvo Penta 270 exhaust filling with water

    I have a 1985 Bayliner w/Volvo Penta 270. Every time I turn it off while in the water, the exhaust fills with water and won't allow engine to start. And when I'm running at a "no wake" speed and try to increase speed after no wake zone, the engine bogs out and almost stalls. After a pull the...
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