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    Re-sealing AQ 280 Penta

    I've got the outdrive off the boat due to a cracked steering fork. I have a good used intermediate that I would like to replace with it. I have purchased the entire seal kit and have the AQ manual in hand. My questions are... Re-shimming: I am confused about what to re-shim? The Manual states...
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    Replacing upper on 280 Penta Outdrive

    Greetings. Need some questions answered please. I own a 1982 Bayliner Contessa Flybridge / 454 mercruiser with a 280 Penta Outdrive with a bad upper trans. I have a spare that I would like to swap with it. Both uppers are a 1.6 ratio. My questions are... #1 When installing the new upper; will...
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    I smell gear oil!

    Hears my current delema. My recent rebuilt 280 penta outdrive(1.61 gears) on my 28' bayliner contessa will not go in forward. I have full reverse, no clunking grinding ect...oil is crystal clear no shavings.The boat is out of the water. I've disconnected all shift cables and enaged the shift...
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    28' bayliner contessa trailer?

    I am looking to purchase a 28' galvanized trailer for my boat. I have found one and could use some input or comments. Obviously the trailer broker is telling me it will fit my boat. I have posted pictures below. I am concerned with a couple of things. (1) the trailer is bolted together with...
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    Specs for 28' Bayliner Contessa 2850

    Im pulling my boat out of the water for good. I am looking for specs on my boat. Mostly the overall weight. Am I bound to a 2 or 3 axel trailer? Single engine 454 merc, 280 penta outdrive, swim step in boat. Regards, Tom
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    280 penta outdrive issues

    Greetings. I have a 28' 1982 Bayliner Contessa. 454 mercruiser, 280 penta 1.61 ratio. After a recent haul out(replaced cracked fork ). New bellows, ujoints, ect... Got her out to sea, she ran beautiful. As soon as I got her back into the harbor she stopped moving. I had full reverse, but she...
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