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    Need a new prop...HELP

    I have a 1983 Bayliner Capri (19') powered by a volvo penta AQ125a with a 270 outdrive last year I chewed the prop up pretty bad on some gravel in shallow water, so I would like to replace it. I took the old prop off and the only markings on it are Michigan 082032. I think this is the original...
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    AQ 125 alternator smoked and now nothing

    I was running across the lake today at about 3800 RP Ms and stopped at party cove to swim. first the engine would not shut off so I jiggled the key and she shut off, then I noticed gauges where bouncing around like they were getting small power surges (the key was out of the ignition) and I...
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    Volvo starter issue

    when I went to start the boat 1983 Volvo Penta AQ 125A yesterday there was a clunk and an awful grinding noise coming from the starter. I removed the starter and found the cowl over the pinon shattered and stuck in the flywheel. This is a brand new starter.:mad: when I put power to the...
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    Makin progress on "free boat", Still some ??

    Hi all, So i got a free capri with an aq125A from craigeslist, and been puttin lots of time and money, Exuast manifold tested out well ( acetone) just had to replace 1 freeze plug, now she is running fair, just need a finale adjustment to the timing when we replace the distributor this weekend...
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    Water plug for volvo penta 270

    does anyone happen to Know what size the plug is at the bottom of the drive, the the water from running right back out. also the dipstick on the out drive is dry, I will add oil (10-40 wt?) but I am concerned about damage, and I have no flame arrestor, where can I get one please. Thank you as...
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    AQ125 did not run for years now running

    WOO HOO!!!!! an important lesson on starting with the basics was learned, ie. learn to check the toothed belt....the top noches were off by about 8 teeth.:eek: so now the compression is up to 130 in each cylinder and it will start however the ignition timing is still off. the distributor is...
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    Old AQ125 has not run in years

    Hi, I got a free bayliner capri with an aq125 A volvo penta, it just needed a starter, and has not run in years (4-5) so I got a starter, drained the gas and put in fresh, put oil in the cylinders,new plugs and points, still no go. so I have 2 questions to start: 1,where are the #1 cylinder...
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