AQ125B/270... I'm looking for a manual that covers the transom plate/shield, steering linkage, tilt, etc. Does anyone know which manual handles that and also where I might find it?
I have the following service manuals but none seem to cover the transom shield:
- 270 Outdrive service manual.pdf...
Long story short, I got a good deal on a 21' cabin cruiser with a Volvo 4 cylinder OHC (AQ125B) in it which turned out to have a severely corroded head, exhaust manifold, and eventually a blown head. This was all due to raw water cooling an aluminum head, but for more detail, read the discovery...
Barr, Mallory, Osco, etc.
Obviously genuine Volvo Penta parts are ideal, but they sure as hell are expensive. I'm interested in your opinion and experience with the various after market brands. I've found that some are more expensive than others (depending on the part), but is there a reason to...
It's hard to order parts when you don't know EXACTLY what engine you have! The air cleaner cover is no help (scraped/peeled) and I couldn't find any metal model tagging by the starter/bell-housing.
Here's what I know:
- Boat is a 1983 Bayliner Trophy
- Engine is not original
- Motor is cast...
Volvo AQ125B Raw-water cooled, Penta 270
Took the boat out this past weekend and immediately noticed low RPMs and slow speeds. RPMs were fluctuating between 2400 and 3200 at full throttle (spending 20 or so seconds at each). Also the boat didn't want to idle. Turned around, motored back in, and...
BL Trophy - 1983 Volvo 4cyl AQ125A w/ Penta 270
I'm looking for advice on re-wiring the panel switch back to the Tilt. The previous owner disconnected the main panel tilt switch and installed a stern switch directly. While this is a convenient placement for a tilt switch (trailoring etc), I'd...
