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    What to do....(engine/outdrive compatibility)

    yessir, for some strange reason I must enjoy working on boats more than using them. I've already got 3 others I'm rebuilding. I did core samples and only one stringer is bad. Pulled the Volvo transom shield off and the transom is solid still. Got lucky there. Water got into the block via...
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    What to do....(engine/outdrive compatibility)

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    What to do....(engine/outdrive compatibility)

    So...... I picked up a boat that was kept in a slip for a screaming deal knowing that the engine was likely shot. It's running a Mercruiser 228. Pull it out the water and I see that it's mated to a Volvo Penta SX Cobra (transom shield, trim motor, Y pipe, etc... all VP). The block and all...
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    1995 28hp Evinrude - Engine Surging

    Hello all, my apologies if the post is long.... as always, i appreciate all your help on here. Looking for input on proper troubleshooting procedures/steps, so that i don't overlook something. I was running great at full throttle (caught a lot of fish!), then RPMs dropped and engine started to...
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    1995 28hp Evinrude 2 stroke - top speed performance

    Personally, I'm not too savvy with outboards, as I'm worked mostly on I/O. I've got a 95 28hp pushing an aluminum 15ft side console. Engine starts up and runs steady, never breaks down, never fails to start, but i feel like i should be getting much more speed out of it at full throttle. First...
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    She dies after 20 minutes or so....

    Hey folks, I recently acquired a 15 Hp johnson (1981) and am having some issues with it. She starts up and runs like a top, then bogs down and dies. After she dies it is hard to restart, and sometimes starts and putters back out again, but after i let it sit for a while i can start it up and...
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    There is oil in my bilge! :eek:

    Man-oh-man, I have a 1985 Merc 260 in a 26 sundancer. I feel like i opened up a big can of worms with this boat in the last 3-4 weeks. and the story continues... We are expecting a 3 day freeze here, so I went and pulled my block plugs, and noticed a good, and I mean 'good', as in "what the...
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    Merc 260 Carburetor Idle/Adjustment issue

    Okay, i have a merc 260 (5.7) with the stock Rochester 4 barrel in a 1985 Sea Ray Sundancer 260. When I bought the boat last month, the previous owner said that he had rebuilt the carb about 12 months ago, drained the fuel tank, and has not used it since. So, I finally got my boat in to the...
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    2000-ish 40 HP merc OB question

    Hey guys, I've never touched an outboard before, just sternndrives and such... A buddy of mine called me up after he changed his impeller. He said that he did everything according to the manual, but now cant get the controls to go into gear. I am heading out there in a couple days...
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    What model engine do u think this is?

    I am looking for a flywheel cover, and u joint shaft for a aq130C. This looks like it may be a volvo B20-ish, but would the flywheel cover off of this fit a aq130c? It has a aq200 or 250 outdrive hooked up to it, does anyone know if the flywheel cover with interchange with the aq130C? Any...
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    Pressure testing aq270 outdrive

    I have read the above sticky about this, and have gathered all the needed parts to build a pressurizer/tester to check my drive for leaks... I got everything that I need and build one... But, i am having a problem finding a fitting/adapter that hooks up to the dipstick or drain plug... Im sure...
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    gasket/part numbers for a aq270

    Hi, I have slight water intrusion in a 270 drive off of a aq130c. I was wondering if someone might have part numbers for some of the most likely culprits.... I need the oil dipstick/filler gasket, drain plug gasket, prop seal and any other likely seal. I am in the process of putting...
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    AQ130C tune up after sitting 2 years?

    Hey all, I did it! I finally got the boat out of storage and brought it back to the house! Its been over 2 year since i've had it on the water. I am running twin AQ130C w/ 270 drives. I spent all day yesterday siphoning about 55 gallons of old fuel out of the tanks (headache!) Today, i...
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    AQ131D....lost spark at coil??

    Hey fellows, I have an aq131d that i have not started since last season. Well, today, i decided that i should put the battery in it and give it a go...... I hooked up the ear muffs to the drive with the hose.... I primed the carb with some fuel by pumping the accelerator a little, and turned...
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    19' Invader Project

    Hey guys! Well, I had another project posted last year (23' Uniflite Hardtop Cruiser) that I intended to finish this season; but, this smaller boat was calling my name and she took priority (apparently). Im starting this today, Monday March 30th... This is a 19" open bow Invader by Invader...
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