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    2 Vs. 3 Axles

    OK, here is the question I am pondering. I am in the process of getting materials to build a new trailer for my boat and was looking at my axle options. I have decided to go with torsion axles, however, I am undecided as to going with 2 or 3. Here is my reasoning for dilemma, or my perceived...
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    Need Mercuiser education

    Re: Need Mercuiser education That is a big help. The boots both appear to be new, or recently changed, but the Gimble rings show a lot of corrosion, especially right on the outside of the trim sensors mount. and I am not sure of their worthiness. I attached a picture. Two of the grease Zerks...
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    Need Mercuiser education

    I have a new project boat, a 1987 Imperial 260FC with dual drives and this is the first Mercruiser I have owned. Since the boat was an auction boat, there is no PO, that I could have gotten past history, or direction on. What I have is a twin 3.7's, on what looks like a Pre-Alpha on the...
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    Convert pontoon trailer to "V" hull

    I am in the market for a trailer for my 26' Imperial Cabin Cruiser. While shopping, I was offered a free older pontoon trailer, (Sorry I do not know the make or year of the trailer, it has been painted over years ago.) It is the correct size, however I would need to have the dual pontoon bunks...
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    replacement siding

    Re: replacement siding I was going to go with aftermarket channel like in the link below and then Pop Rivet it to the outside of the existing rail. CRL Satin Anodized 1 4" Deep Nose Aluminum "J" Channel | eBay That link is a basic idea of the "J" channel I was looking at, and here is a picture...
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    Cmposite stingers?

    This is just a general question and a hunt for information. Has anyone thought of using the composite decking beams for stringers? I was looking at them over the weekend while helping dad put in his new deck. It came to me that they may make a good stringer. They would never rot, and the price...
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    AQ125a timing issue?

    Once again, I am back with another issue. I think I have narrowed it down, but need to know how to fix it. Back ground on the boat, it sat for several years, I have replaced the plugs (and gaped them), wires, re-built the carb, changed it over to electronic ignition, and replaced the timing...
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    AQ125 electronic ignition help.

    For those who have done this I am looking for your input on any issues before I start. I have the Hot Spark conversion and the new coil, is there anything that needs modification before installation, or is everything just bolt on without issue? Also when re-setting the timing, is there anything...
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    AQ125a Won't throttle over 2000 rpm in gear

    I have an AQ125a,and I apologize if this is to much information, and if this is a stupid question, but I don't want to leave anything out. I have set the timing, however the RPM idle is at 1100 RPM, but that is for another day. I put the boat in today to test it out, and I can not get over 2000...
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    3 to 4 blade on aq270

    I have an AQ125/ AQ270 setup on a 1950 Bayliner Capri, with a prop that is a short hub now and is a 14 X 17P. I am wanting to use it mainly to pull skiers, (So top end is not as important). It is my understanding I can go to a long hub, and with that difference the the long hub is for more...
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    AQ270 hub shaft

    I posted this in the prop section, but did not get a response, so I will try here. I am trying to find out how to determine if I have a long or short hub shaft on my AQ125/AQ270 setup on my Bayliner, so I can replace my prop. Thanks for any info.
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    Volvo AQ270 hub size?

    I am trying to order a new prop for my Volvo AQ270, and I am trying to determine the difference between the long hub and short hub. Any help would be appreciated.
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    AQ125a Timing belt

    I have replaced my timing belt and per the manual, I have all the gears and pulleys lined up correctly and I believe the timing belt is on in the correct position with all the lines and arrows in the correct location. My question is, if I manually turn the crank shaft in a clockwise position one...
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    AQ125a / 270 Preping motor from Winterization

    Since I have acquired this boat, and am going through to see what I have, and fixing as I go along going from one issue to the next, I have now come to my next one. I was told that when I bought the boat it was winterized, and since I have just found the missing weatherization plugs on the raw...
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    AQ125 Idle temp

    Ok fellas, Thanks to all those who have helped with my ignition and fuel problem on this new little project. I am now on to the next one. What is the idle temperature of the AQ125a? I have the engine running in a basin and the intake on the out-drive is completely submerged. It is idling at...
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