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    AQ171/AQ151: Looking for torque value, oil cooler mounting flange toward engine block

    AQ171C, or VP 251DOHC (but same assembly is found on AQ151 or VP 250 as well). Does anyone have the the torque spec for the large 29 mm nut that holds the oil cooler mounting flange to the engine block? I have the factory manual but have not been able to find that information there...
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    Reflection over the connection exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe (AQ171 / AQ151)

    If you look at the attached photos, there is a fair amount of corrosion (pitting) on the exhaust pipe, but not much on the manifold. My take on this is that the exhaust connector (the rubber bellow) was in this case installed a tad too far down on the "pipe", allowing water to pool up inside...
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    Curious about a VP sticker on the transom shield. What does it say?

    Both these photos are taken on the starboard inside of a SP-A transom shield. First photo shows a sticker that is easy to read (at least for me). In that same photo, you can also see the hydraulic lines going into the transom shield. Under those lines, on the "true" starboard side of the...
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    Dipstick tube - how "deep" into the block? (VP AQ171C or AQ151)

    Engine: VP AQ171C (I-4, DOHC) / 868114, Serial: 2200205833 3888 Outdrive: VP AQ SP-A, Serial: 3102081316 Just curious, how deep into the block is the dipstick tube supposed to "penetrate"? I know it is a tapered fitting, it does not leak, the tube does not come out, nor does it move further...
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    Motor mount question, Volvo 4-cyl 1983 gas 270 I/O

    Re: Motor mount question, Volvo 4-cyl 1983 gas 270 I/O Dennis, In case you want some photos on the "stock" front motor mounts for a "B230" block (sorry, photos are old and taken for another purpose, but maybe they can help guide you a bit). BTW, these are from an AQ171C (same block as you have...
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    Need some opinions

    Re: Need some opinions Just based on the photo, it looks like you have an engine with a B23 block and then most likely Solex carburetors. In my opinion, they are easy to "renovate" but I'd strong advise you to 1) take photos as you take them apart, 2) have a new seals/gasket kit, and then of...
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    Left hand or Right hand rotation - Volvo AQ171C/SP-A (290) drive - General question

    As far as I know Volvo Penta delivered most/all of the Aquamatic single prop drives with a LH rotating propeller. Those drives can VERY easily be switched to support a RH propeller. Any ideas if one or the other is "preferred"? I've always run a RH, but is now to buy a new one. A LH might help...
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    Propeller sizing, going from 3-blade to 4-blade on a VP SP-A drive (AQ171C)

    Looking for a few inputs before switching prop... Engine/outdrive combo: VP AQ171C (SP-A) Boat: Wellcraft 192 Normally running 3-blade, RH 14x19 Been running 3-blade 14x19 (dia x pitch) for a few years. Works great, better than the 14x21 that does increase top speed a bit, but also barely...
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