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    sealing gas lines on I/O gas tank fill?

    I was looking at my 30 year old gas fill hose where it goes into the tank at in the bilge....and it looks like in addition to two hose clamps...there's some kind of sealant..... any suggestions as what sealant...if any.....to use now with the new hose? Thanks, Russ
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    1993 120 Force Thermostat

    Hi All, I Want to replace the thermostat in my 93 120 force....any tips? also, the manual doesn't list the temp...or have a parts diagram...:( Any help....or parts diagram.... is greatly appreciated! Thanks, as always! Russ
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    93 120 Force tilt relay

    Hi All...... Anyone have a good source for this relay? 93 120 Force tilt/trim relay.....I think it's a #1561 Thanks, Russ
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    Can you get a "generic" water temp sending unit for AQ 260A?

    Has anyone ever changed out the water temp sending unit on a 260A with a generic unit...or do you have to get the Volvo part? Thx, Russ
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    Volvo 260A Thermostat 140 or 160 degrees?

    Hi All, Recently I've heard if you're running primarily in fresh water, you can go to a 160 degree thermostat to make the engine run better....(not as rich)....and that this would help at higher altitudes...say 3700 ft (Lake Powell) Thoughts?
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    what to change/check when the 350 is out of the boat

    Hi All, My 30 yr old (800 hr) 350 Chevy/Volvo is out of the boat. Any thoughts on what to change/check before installing? I replaced the rusty oil pan... Any way to check freeze plugs? THX!
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    torque values for transom plate, main seal, exhaust yoke for a 260A w/ 280 drive?

    Hi All, Does anyone know... torque values for transom plate, main seal, exhaust yoke for a 260A w/ 280drive? i'm re-installing... also..what sealant..if any on transom plate, exhaust yoke to transom plate, and main donut seals? Thanks, Russ
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    where is the neutral safety switch on my '07 115 Optimax?

    Hi, Anyone know where the neutral safety switch on my '07 115 Optimax? ...or which wires go to it? Thanks, Russ
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    compression test in 350 Chevy/Volvo

    Hi All, My 1979 AQ260A 350 Chevy ...820 hrs in mostly salt water...about 200 hrs on new heads I did.... It runs about 145psi in all cyl except #3 which is 130-135psi Since I've got the engine out now....would you replace it....or go for another 5 years....and bring a kicker for...
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    280 Transom Plate cracks by exhaust yoke bolts..

    Hi, does anyone have an idea how these cracks occurred? I circled them on the pics taken from both outside and inside the boat... ...and what's the fix....welding? My buddy at a marine shop said just to get new o rings and use a liberal dose of 3M 4200 and see if that takes care of it...
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    Is Patching this Transom Possible?...or safe?

    The wood around the keyhole seems good... is there a viable patch that could be used here? epoxy? Git Rot? Sea cast? I'd prefer to USE the boat this year...and redo the entire transom over the winter. Thanks for your response. Russ
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    The dreaded Transom Repair....79 Bayliner/Volvo 260

    Ahhh, my poor Baby....the '79 Victoria.... Here are a couple o' pics where it appears the leaking transom plate/exhaust yoke o ring failed and caused a leak....which dripped on the transom wood...which seemed to wick over to the port side....and as you can see the wood is gone down past the...
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    is a late 70's 150 Black Max a worthwhile upgrade?

    Hi, I'm considering taking my '93 120 Force off of my 18' Maxum...and replacing it with a 150 Black Max Merc..serial 5025416 (I think it's a 1978)... Is a good idea? The compression in the Merc is 140 all around....but I know it weighs more than the 4 cyl Force....and will use more gas...
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    Can a voltage regulator be tested?

    anyone know if you can test a voltage regulator on a '93 120....besides just using a voltmeter on the battery? this one has the gray wire that goes to the tach.. Thanks, Russ
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    '93 120 Force Tach suddenly reads higher..

    at about 2000 rpm, suddenly the tach jumps to 4000....or at about 1500, the tach will jump to around 2500....but the motor rpms do not change when it does this, I press the tilt switch and it goes back to normal...in a minute or two it does the same thing... makes me think that the voltage...
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