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    Aq131a gimbal bearing replacement

    Hello all, I have a 1986 bayliner CApril with a volvo penta aq131a and aquamarine 275 sterndrive. I was out last year and blew a gimbal bearing on the water. I'm told by the marina that I'll need a new bell housing, u joints, bellows, etc. However, I noticed there are no motor mounts on this...
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    Broken Boat Question

    Good day to all. I have a real dilemma on my hands... I bought a 1986 19' Bayliner Capri from a neighbor that was in total neglect. It was left outside for a year (winter) with no cover etc. I got it for $500 with the trailer. It has a 2.3L Volvo Penta 4cyl. engine. (AQ131a) I had a close...
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    Boat guild brackets

    okay, so I have just purchased from an auction website PVC trailer boat guides. They are awesome! However, I want to mount them to my boat but don't have the hardware. I called the manufacturer, and they don't sell just the hardware. Does anyone have economy Fulton trailer boat guides that can...
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    Changing Starter on AQ131a

    I think I may need a new starter for my 1986 volvo Penta. I usually have to turn the key three times to get the starter to engage. When it doesn't engage, it makes a fast whirring sound as if it were not contacting the ring gear. My questions is, 1. Do I need to replace the starter with the...
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    A Few Newbie Questions

    Good Afternoon, I have a few newbie questions that I hope doesn't offend any of the salty vets. 1986 Bayliner Capri 1950 Volvo Penta 2.3L AQ131a 275 O/D 1. My tilt motor will only go down not up. Guessing it's a relay gone bad. I have the repair manual and it says to test using a pair of...
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    AQ131 Won't Turn Over after Fish Finder Install

    1986 Bayliner Capri 1950 AQ131a 2.3L Volvo Penta w/275 OD I had a chartplotter/fishfinder installed and tried to start my engine yesterday and nothing... No crank, no clicking, no dimming lights nothing. I have a repair manual for the engine but I am not very mechanically inclined when it comes...
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    AQ131 leaking coolant or water from rear of motor?

    Good afternoon, I'm a first time poster but long time viewer for boating information. I have an 86 bayliner with a Volvo Penta AQ131A engine and a 275outdrive. I have been out a few times this year without incident and the engine temp held at about 180 degrees. Over the last few days while on...
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