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    Fuel Contanimation

    Just bought a used boat that had engine problems. Found out the problem was fuel contamination in the tank. I'm baffeled as to what it could be. The tank looks like it is galvenized steel, and there is no rust on the outside. The impurity looks like a fine tan-ish/white-ish dust. It was...
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    Volvo Penta engine designation

    I have a Volvo Penta AQ260B. I have only been able to get information on a AQ260A(via pub # 7733454). Is there much of a difference between the engine models? Is it in the drives?
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    Q-Jet auto vs. marine adjustments

    Does anyone know what the float adjustment is for a Q-Jet on a 260B(8 cyl)Volvo Penta? I am in the process of overhauling the carbureutor and was wondering what the adjustment should be(assume it is different because of decline mounting of engine). Any other tips for this process? Also, the...
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    Volvo Penta hesitates at power

    I have a 260B volvo penta and when I advance to power it starts to hesitate after a few minutes. I am only able to run at about 2000RPM smoothly. The engine has a Rochester Quad-Jet. Does anyone know when the secondaries open? How can I check this? The engine has new spark plug wires, spark...
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    Volvo Penta Timing and Dwell

    Hello everyone(or anyone!),<br /><br />I have a 1974 25'Chris Craft Catilina with a Volvo Penta 260B. I need to know the proper advance timing as well as the proper dwell for the points. Also, as this is my first marine engine, where are the timing marks (TDC,etc.)?<br /><br />The engine idles...
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