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    changing fuel lines?

    This is on a 1985 year Bayliner Capri bowrider with the VP AQ125A/270 set up. With the use of ethanol fuel now do we have to change out the fuel lines due to the alcohol mixture? My brother says yes and did it on his Merc engine, what about on our Bayliners? Joe
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    shrinkwrap tape?

    I saved the shrink wrap from last winterizing but got some small tears in it. Is there some kind of tape suggested to repair it that will hold up? Thanks! Joe
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    size of side marker lights?

    I need to replace the amber side marker lights on my shorelander trailer. Is there a size requirement? The only ones I can find locally are from an auto store and are smaller than the originals. I don't remember seeing any requred size...is that right?
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    updated:AQ125A overheating

    I was in the process of replacing the points+condenser with a Pertronix electronic ignition,started it up and the engine started overheating after 15 min. Conditions are: was running at high idle speed on muffs (tach not working so don't know exactly what rpms but it was sounding like high...
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    painting the prop

    several small dings that I fixed on my alum prop and now wondering if I should repaint it?<br /><br />what type of paint is best for this?<br /><br />Thanks.
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    throttle control problem?

    i posted this question on another part of the forum and thought someone here might be able to answer it as it pertains to Bayliner.<br /><br />This is a single lever control with only one button underneath the handle that is the neutral safety switch, preventing you from accidently engaging the...
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    throttle control problem?

    i posted this question on another part of the forum and thought someone here might be able to answer it as it pertains to Bayliner.<br /><br />This is a single lever control with only one button underneath the handle that is the neutral safety switch, preventing you from accidently engaging the...
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    throttle control problems

    This is a single lever control with only one button underneath the handle that is the neutral safety switch, preventing you from accidently engaging the throttle. Depressing the button puts the engine into gear. There appears to be no other button or manner of disengaging the prop in order to...
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    Suggestions needed for Lake Erie/Cleveland trip

    I am planning a weekend trip to Erie, picking up relatives at the Cleveland airport. We want to combine a one day fishing/boating trip with seeing the rock n roll hall of fame in the evening. any suggestions on how to plan out the trip, motel accomodations, ramp access, should I leave the boat...
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    should alum prop be painted?

    this is on a Volvo 270 leg, original alum prop.<br />several small areas where the paint has worn away.<br />what kind of paint if I do paint it?<br />thanks.
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    Pertronix ignitor for VP?

    Is there an electronic ignition module from Pertronix application for my VP AQ125A?<br />Their webpage lists VP applications for 4 cyl. engines with Bosch distributor which mine is...will that work, and has anyone tried it on their AQ125A?<br /><br />Time to start getting the old boat ready for...
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    sparkplug problem

    while winterizing, after fogging the engine, I pulled the four plugs and fogged each cylinder too. #4 plug was oily, no more so than the others from the fogging. But it had almost no gap, the metal adjuster for the gap was almost touching the plug cone, no other deformity or deterioration other...
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    bearing question

    I was lucky today. after pulling the trailer into the driveway I noticed that the dust cover on the spindle had popped off and the bearing had moved somehow forward towards the nut. The grease looks rusty colored, but a lot of grease is in there. I inspected it and added some grease last month...
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    leaking carb

    this is a solex single barrel carb on the volvo penta 125a. Never leaked prior to last weekend. Ran it for about an hour WOT on the river, stopped about 30 min. then ran it back to marina another hour pretty much WOT all the way. Engine ran fine. Engine ran rough only at slow speed approaching...
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    safe way to replace bow roller

    I need to replace the bow roller on my rig- is it safe to do it on land by just loosening up the winch strap enough to work on the roller? I could tie a rope from the front eye bracket and tie it off to further insure the boat doesn't move while I work. any other ideas?
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    volvo 270 tilt problem

    the mechanical tilt mechanism acts erratically-<br />red light on dashboard stays lit even when the unit is down all the way, sometimes it won't tilt up at all. I inspected the electrical connections around the relays and all look ok, no corrosion, etc. When the light stays on at the dashboard...
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    setting up 3 lamp running light on rear

    Would there be any problem connecting a 3 lamp running light to the brown wire on the left vs. the right rear lamps on the trailer? <br /><br />I hooked it up to the left one and blew a fuse on my truck the one that powers the right rear running light. It was a 10a fuse, so maybe I am drawing...
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    slop in steering

    I know that v-hulls are bad for poor steering at slow speeds, but is there any simple test I can do to determine if I need to be concerned about this in my 1985 Bayliner Capri? It has a standard single handle throttle control, cables controlling steering wheel look like they must have been...
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    swim platform ladder extension?

    My 1986 Bayliner Capri has a swim platform with one step & the step assembly slides up into the bottom of the platform. Can I get a second step for the ladder & is that some universal part? Only name I can see on the top of the platform (white plastic type platform) is Bayliner, but that part...
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    Volvo 270 reversed problem- SOLVED

    thanks guys for your advice on this and all the other stuff I have asked you as a new boater.<br /><br />I had the mechanic replace a spring and the two hooking parts on the reverse lock mechanism, and it works fine.<br /><br /> :D
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