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    Volvo 270 reverse problems

    I have posted about this before but its still giving me a problem: outdrive kicks up when put in reverse. I read all the prior posts on this and I studied the lockdown mechanism- Seloc and Clymer manuals-tried all the adjustments but still no different results.<br /><br />All the parts are in...
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    fabricating trailer guide ons

    I seem to remember someone posting how they built their own trailer guide ons- the tall pvc pipe type.<br /><br />What type of clamps and u-bolts did you use? I have 3"W x 4" H trailer- shorelander. Where did you purchase the clamps and u-bolts?<br /><br />I got all the other parts, just need to...
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    fiberglass repair- 1st timer

    I have never worked with fiberglass before, but am reading up on it and have watched the videos on marine fiberglass repair.<br /><br />I have several dings in the hull, one that is about the size of a half dollar, with the mat showing through, the gelcoat is completely gone. Several other...
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    270 reverse locking mechanism

    First of all thanks guys for all your help to a novice like me, this forum is invaluable! I am correcting one problem at a time with your help.<br /><br />I read all the prior posts on this and studied the diagram from Don plus the instructions in the seloc manual. After making the adjustments...
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    replacing wobble rollers

    I need to replace 8 wobble rollers (the whole set on the tail), black rubber type, 4" on a 3/4"spindle on the trailer-shorelander trailer. At least 2 of them on the tail of the trailer are split with a metal piece popping through or almost through. This type of roller has metal sleeve/bushings...
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    tracing a connection

    I did a dumb thing- while checking connections at the fuse board on my 12v system, I took off a black wire, the smallest dia. on the board, and the female connector practically fell off. While making a new connector for it I neglected to write down which post it came from!<br /><br />I checked...
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    volvo 270 water leak- followup

    I followed Aldo's advice and examined it more closely- leak appears from the bottom of the exhaust bellows near where the clamp is, but it stops at increased throttle (3/4 throttle)- is that normal? The bellows feels and looks intact and pliable when I examined it later in the tilt up...
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    Volvo 270 water leak?

    When I run the outdrive on the garden hose/mufflers I see a small water leak from under the unit flowing over the zinc on the transom. Could that be a hose problem at the water intake? How do I troubleshoot it? The temp runs normally 180-190 again on the muffler since I have not had it in the...
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    NEED OUTDRIVE PART

    I have a 1985 Bayliner Capri running a Volvo Penta AQ125A with a VP 270 outdrive. I need the linkage cover which is on the upper unit, it is fastened with a screw/latch assembly on top and single screw on bottom. New boat to me and prior owner lost the whole thing screws and all. Would prefer a...
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