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    275 Outdrive Reverse Latch not working!

    I have been fighting this for a while now and have been reading forums regarding this and havent quite figured out why mine doesnt work. My understanding of how this works is that It only latches on the adjusting pin in reverse gear. In forward or neutral its not supposed to be engaged. SO here...
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    275 outdrive taking on water....

    I noticed when i pulled the front cover that covers the gear selector, and gear cable mechanism water poured out of it. Is water supposed to be gettin in there? I couldnt find a gasket or anything in the part books that would stop the water from coming in. Also, right where the pawl rod goes...
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    Volvo penta 275 upper gear

    Could anyone suggest wether to use bearing grease or permatex aviation gasket sealer on the mating surfaces of the upper gear with intermediate housing?
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    275 Drive on Aq131a has Oil in bellows

    Re: 275 Drive on Aq131a has Oil in bellows I dont know, I had someone do it for me. Will replace with what you have suggested. It did not look like the color it was now. If i remember correctly it looked more like used engine oil. DO you know what the part reference for the seal would be in...
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    275 Drive on Aq131a has Oil in bellows

    Just found out removing one side of the bellows i got quite a bit of oil pour out of there. The texture was consistent with that of chocolate milk. I Drained the Drive and got clean green oil to come out. THe oil was changed 2 boat trips ago. Where do you think the leak could be coming from...
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    Aq131a with 275 Drive Steering Problem

    Could someone please help me out? I have a 275 drive and it seems that the steering fork bushings are worn, there is some play very little play though, and that causes the boat to not steer straight. No water leaks through the spindle arm bearing and the drive turns easily. This is a salt water...
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    aq131a wont start

    I just recently upgraded my points to the pertronix ignition module. Installed a flamethrower coil as well. Put everything back togethre and engine now wont start. It started up fine before the upgrade but since i had a power loss problem (boat wouldnt get up to 3000rpm in the water) i decided...
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    275 Outdrive Service Manual anyone?

    Anyone know where i can find an e-copy or hardcopy of a volvo penta 275 Drive service / workshop manual? I have looked everywhere online and cant find one.
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    Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump

    Re: Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump Done, Thanks Don. Here is the final drawing. Where i hooked up the purple wire is really the same place you referenced on the drawing, since on the drawing, that would be the place where the actual two connectors mate. Hence i was left with either...
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    Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump

    Re: Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump I made the changes as you described. DOnt know if it makes a difference but forgot to mention in my diagram the petronix electronic ignition kit i installed. I have now put that in there. Let me know if it works. It was almost like looking at a...
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    Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump

    Re: Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump Thanks Don, I have re-drawn it. Does it look about right now? I can build a computer with my eyes closed but when it comes to engines, i have absolutely no idea of how anything works. I have learned a lot from this forum since i got this boat (my...
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    Oil pressure Switch Wiring For Fuel Pump

    I just received a marine fuel pump and a 3 post Oil pressure switch to run it. I have drawn up a schematic of what i think is the correct wiring. With How i have it wired, will the pump shut off if the engine dies? or do i have the NO and NC posts on the OP switch on backwards in relation to the...
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    AQ131A with petronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question

    Re: AQ131A with petronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question No that is not the manuacturers wiring diagram, I went over every wire on that engine yesterday and drew up that schematic. Yea i had a little too much time on my hands lol. OKay so im prety positive i dont have a resistor, if...
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    AQ131A with petronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question

    Re: AQ131A with pertronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question Re: AQ131A with pertronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question Okay so here is the engine harness wiring broken down by wire. Any suggestions? Based on this setup, how would i wire the pump to the relay? and would i just terminate...
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    AQ131A with petronix Electronic Ignition Wiring Question

    I purchased the petronix kit for my aq131a and am stumped with how to wire this thing up correctly. I also got a new flamethrower coil for the Petronix kit. Currently my old coil was wired like this To the (-ve) terminal i have only 1 gray wire connected that went to the wiring harness. Im...
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    Things to consider before buying a rebuilt engine

    Re: Things to consider before buying a rebuilt engine It is missing the exhaust manifold / riser. Distributor plugs / cap and Heat exchanger pipes. All of which I can pull from my engine. Here are some pics of the valve stems. What can you tell me from the pictures? What do you make of the...
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    Things to consider before buying a rebuilt engine

    IM gettting ready to purchase a rebuilt volvo penta engine from out of state. Any tips as to what to look for before buying? How would i verify the engine being rebuilt has been rebuilt. The engine is not mounted and has been sitting for just about a year.Firing it up is not an option as there...
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    AQ131A Cylinder Leak Down Test

    SO while i wait on my distributor to arrive, i figured id do a leak down test. The engine hasnt been run in 2 - 3 weeks. Did a compression test while I did my last test run of the boat about 2 weeks ago and all 4 cylinders were in th 165 - 168psi range. So today, i get #1 at TDC and with as soon...
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    Adjusting Ignition and timing on AQ131A Question

    Im getting ready to put on my timing belt. My question is with #1 cylinder at TDC. Does the notch on the cranshaft pulley need to be lined up with 0deg mark on timing plate cover or 6deg mark? OR do i keep it on 0deg and adjust it to 6deg with the enging at idle by either advancing or retarding...
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    Aq131A vs AQ131D for distributor replacement

    My distributor on my AQ131A needs be repaired / replaced. I found one used online that belongs to a aq131D. What is the difference between the two if any? Or are they the same, they look identical.
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