jasondkramer
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- Aug 13, 2017
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I've got a "free " boat.. lol.. nice boat, but engine was dipped in salt water before parking it for 4 years. I've never had a boat before, but as it is from my brother in law, I thought, " how hard can it be. it's got to be in good shape right???" nope. What I've got is a Volvo/Penta aq131a "ish". I've replaced tons of stuff.. drilled and tapped a bunch of broken off bolts. looking for info/ advice on A. how the carb works.. can't accelerate without engaging the outdrive. so how does it choke? B. the raw water pipes going into the heat exchanger. just a rubber band at the enterance? how do I get that to stop leaking? is there a way to secure it better than just pushed in? C. best place to get parts??? I've been buying on Ebay. D. quick reference for setting points, or what to replace them with, E. any other useful info for a new guy with an early 90's Sterling 17 foot. Thank you all in advance. I could really use all the help I can get. trying to get it going for fair this week.