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    installing a tilt trim unit.

    I just bought a boat with a 1976 85 hp johnson on it. however it does not have a trim tilt on it.It has the cylinders to keep it from dropping to fast but that is all. My question is does johnson make a trim tilt for this engine? I am sure I have seen it on this size of motor before. and how...
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    aq130 swap

    I have a question I have an aq130 with a 270 outdrive if my block is cracked will a mercruiser 140 fit in the engine compartment with a little work to make the engine mouts line up? I know the 270 will work with the merc 140 any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
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    aq130 getting hot

    I have an aq130 with a 270 outdrive. I just got the boat and have been trying to get it going. I have it running right now, but cant get it to run on ear muffs. I have been running it with the hose on the inlet side of the pump inside the boat in a bucket. It sucks water fine and keeps the...
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    trim moter will not lift outdrive

    I just bought a 75 glasstron with a volvo penta AQ130C and a 270 outdrive. The outdrive will not go up or down when you run the trim pump. I can feel the electric pump working. My question is does it have a hydraulic resevour or is it all electric with worm gear. I dont know if it has trim and...
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    Engine will not stay running when in idle.

    I have a 69 johnson 40 horse electromatic with a remote start. I just cleaned the carb by soaking it overnight and pushing a piece of wire through the ports and putting a new carb kit in it. I replaced the fuel line on the tank side where the primer bulb is, cause I could'nt get it to hold a...
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