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    Rough eratic fast idle

    I've got a 1986 Bayliner Capri 1950 with a VP AQ225e/275 that used to idle at 600RPM. For the last couple of seasons I can't get the engine to run anywhere under about 1200 RPMs. I've rebuilt the carb, a Quadrajet, and then replaced it with a pro rebuilt one, added a Pertronics electronic...
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    Volvo AQ225e Won't idle and dies in gear

    I've got an 1986 AQ225E/270 drive that won't idle under 1,000 RPM. I replaced the plugs and wires, cap and rotor and it's had a Pertronics ignition and coil for 10 years. This season I replaced the Rochester Quadrajet with a pro rebuilt carb and I can't get it to idle under 1K and the mixture...
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    Volvo AQ225e Won't idle and dies in gear

    I've got an 1986 AQ225E/270 drive that won't idle under 1,000 RPM. I replaced the plugs and wires, cap and rotor and it's had a Pertronics ignition and coil for 10 years. This season I replaced the Rochester Quadrajet with a pro rebuilt carb and I can't get it to idle under 1K and the mixture...
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    AQ225E/270 Need part info. PLEASE!!

    1986 Bayliner 19' BR Volvo-Penta AQ225E/270 outdrive, overheated BAD last season, I lost the outdrive water outlet and hose to corrosion, took out the impeller and exhaust hoses were baked. Today I replaced the "S" hose and water inlet fitting and checked the drive and exhaust bellows as well...
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    AQ225"E"/270 Overheating

    Last time out I "toasted" my exhaust hoses. Replaced them and the riser gaskets, (exhaust manifold and risers are clear, barely any interior passage surface rust). I suspected a sea water pump problem, removed and examined impeller, looks good. Replaced and sealed cover with RTV. I also put...
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    Volvo-Penta AQ225E/270 drive

    As long as we're in a sharing mood, I'd surely appreciate the link to these manuels on-line. P.S. Hey Don S., I've learned more from your posts than any service manuel I've ever read, Thanks buddy!!
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    A long overdue "Thank You"

    As the 2nd owner of a 1985 19' Bayliner Capri bow rider with an AQ225E/270, I've come across more than my share of "challenges" over the past 13 years of ownership, and even though I just registered today, I've been lurking on this site and absorbing the wisdom of Don S. and others for many...
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