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    Volvo aq steering stem stiff

    When replacing the outdrive on my Champion, (the old one was geared for a 4cyl) and then noticed steering on my replacement was way too stiff. Tried working it loose, but my thoughts are to disassemble it to see why it is tight. Can anyone tell me the proper way to do this and what problems I...
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    More Performance

    Mine is is a 1966 17' Champion speed boat. Kind of heavy in weight and is similar to a Donzi sweet sixteen, wide in front narrow in back. It has a 351 ford motor, a little nicer than stock. Good horsepower, quick response and tuned nicely. It also has Glenwood exhaust thru the transom. The boat...
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    Trim tabs or prop change or what?

    ....So I am thinking, I might want trim tabs for my 17'. The pic's are of my project boat, to show the lines and style of the hull. My running boat has a 351 ford motor and a volvo 280 outdrive. I am running a 14x22 pitch 3 blade ss prop. Here are the issues I am having and am looking for...
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    Take a look at this boat !

    I've been trying since spring to get this boat. Now I have two of them. My first one was purchased in May after watching it for sale on craigslist over the winter. With a lot of help from members on this forum I have gotten it to where I can get in it and go ...and pretty fast. But when I seen...
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    volvo outdrive oil

    Mine is a 1966 Holman Moody Volvo outdrive. I want to check the oil and refill or replace if needed. Can anyone tell me the type and amount of lube needed. And, does it get filled all the way to the top.
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    Looking for Advice

    It started with this post http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=406334 and now I've switched to this forum. !966 Champion speed boat 17' length 351 ford w volvo outdrive gears unknown wot 5000 rpm's ( suggested wot 42-4400 ) current prop 14x22 LH stainless 3 blade ....without going...
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    RPM's

    Its at the point now I can happily ask this question. After about a month of taking my boat out on the weekends finding problems and then coming home and during the week fixing them ( sometimes twice ). Fortunately they were not expensive, just time consuming all while wondering if I was doing...
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    oil issue or not ?

    I don't know if this is a problem or not , but I keep trying to resolve a lot of little issues in getting this boat right. This motor is a ford 351 with a volvo outdrive. It's a brand new motor. My oil pressure seems real high, It's reading 80 psi. I'm using straight 30 weight, but I think it...
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    Another Craigslist Story

    Been looking for another boat like mine, a 1966 for parts and /or restoration. Found one on Craigslist. Went to look at it on a rainy day after work. It was a basket case. Parts were laying all over the ground and filled the hull. After about a month of trying to convince the guy I was...
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    Some More Holley Power Valve Questions

    Ive read almost every post on Holley power valves. It seems they create quite a havoc on motors. I am going to change mine...well because, it's cheap enough to be sure it is not bad and if it was bad, I should know right away. Answers to the questions I am about to ask may help me and others...
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    Champion Boats

    ....So I just bought this boat. A 1966 Champion 17'. This is not a bass boat, but rather a speed boat similar to the Donzi's and Thunderbirds of the era I have seen on the internet. It originally came with a Holman Moody 302 I/O setup. What is unusual about this boat, is the engine cover that is...
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    holley 4150

    Still being new to this forum, your help has guided me to the next level of troubleshooting. My motor is a new ford 351, along with all the accessories including a Holley 4150. After finding the source of most of my backfiring issues i.e. dwell, timing, firing order, wires crossed, etc. my...
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    Another Trick For Oxidation

    Just being new to this forum and after receiving a warm welcome, I thought I'd share some of my experience as a professional painting contractor. After reading the post about using vasoline to restore a shine on fiberglass, I will just add my two cents. I've dealt with oxidation for years...
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    volvo 270 outdrive tilt question?

    My older volvo outdrive tilt pump (1960's) had no problem in setting the drive down in the water. And the guy I bought it from said it would go up, but only with a little help. (At least he was honest) ...So upon advise of a friend I took the pump motor off and dropped it off at my local...
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    302 vs. 351 firing order

    I've read the posts about the firing order differences in these two engines. My 66' champion which I just bought has had the original 302 swapped out with a 351. As far as I can tell, it's a 351 and brand new too, plus all the accessories. I was also told by the former owner the motor has only...
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