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    Volvo Penta AQ170C Straight-6 Valve Clearances Question :)

    Hello all, Its been a fair while since I've been on here let alone posted a question :/ , my boats taken a bit of a back seat due to a house renovation. However, I'm spending some time this coming weekend sorting the boat ready for the season ahead! I checked the valve clearances last year...
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    Setting Timing on AQ170C

    Hi Chaps Can anyone shed light on where to markers are, either they have been corroded away or im looking in the wrong place. I can see the marker that protrudes the engine but nothing else beneath, is the scribed line/marker on the pulley wheel itself? thanks in advance
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    Can the angle of my Wiper Motors be adjusted?

    Hi Chaps! After owning the boat a couple of years now ive now decided to rectify the issue of the wiper blades over shooting the windows (not that ive ever needed to use them yet) It seems the blades/arms are too long for the windows so i either replace these for shorter ones or reduce the...
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    Volvo AQ170C Oil Change Engine Flush Recommendations Please

    Hi Chaps! Can anyone please recommend a engine cleaner i can flush through the engine before doing a oil and filter change, as ive mentioned in previous posts my engine was running pretty rich for a while leaving a sooty mess everywhere! Thanks in advance :)
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    AQ170C Compression readings. Your thoughts please!?

    Hi all. Do I have trouble on my hands with these readings? 1- 125 2- 150 3- 120 4- 120 5- 155 6- 150 Although not extremely low its the difference between them that I question. Thanks in advance
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    AQ170C Non-Starter... Possible Fueling issue? Any ideas please?

    Hi Chaps! Firstly thanks for all your help in other recent posts :) Great Forum!! I think ive got fueling issues, im not getting fuel coming through all the J tubes when i pump the throttle, only the last tube! (third carb). I had a similar problems last year when it hadnt been started for a...
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    How and where do i check the fuel pressure on my AQ170?

    Hi all Anyone know how and where do i check the fuel pressure on my AQ170? Thanks
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    AQ170C Breaker points gap? Dwell angle? Timing Angle?

    Hi all, Does anyone know this information pretty please! AQ170C- Breaker points gap? Dwell angle? Timing Angle? Thanks in advance :)
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    Can a B20 engine match up with a B30 Bell housing (AQ170)

    Hi all Please can anyone advise if a B20 engine can match up with a B30 Bell housing (AQ170) Im thinking of maybe swapping over the engines if its that straight forward? Many thanks
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    AQ170 Keeps creating sooty plugs, any ideas please?

    Hi all Please can someone give advice on how to correct this problem, after short use the plugs are sooty meaning its a nightmare to start. Perhaps the carbs need overhauling? Thanks in advance!
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    Volvo Penta 280 Tilt mechanism Complete Removal, has mine Seized in the transom???

    Im wanting to remove the tilt mechanism completely from the transom, ive removed all bolts in order to do so but it wont budge, any ideas on how to get it out? Perhaps try to work it upwards by tapping the round flat section on the outside that disengages the arm? Although Im worried about...
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    Volvo Penta 280 OutDrive Cover Screw Size?

    Does anyone know the screw size for the cover on the front of the outdrive please. Must be a very long bolt and im guessing 1-4" unc or unf?
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    Upper Gear Housing Removal, Volvo Penta 280 Outdrive, Im Struggling!!!

    Hi all Today i had a go at removing the upper gear housing from the intermediate housing, drained oil, removed the bolts and nuts, hose clamp etc. I read on this site in another thread its meant to lift straight up, i can only get it to move 1-2mm upwards away from the intermediate housing...
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    With my Tilt broken is there another way to lift the outdrive up out the way? Help!!!

    Does anyone know if am i able to lift my 280 out drive up out way manually and somehow lock it, i need to do this so i have clearance when removing the boat from the water on a slip way, i really dont want to risk scraping the outdrive on the concrete floor!! Perhaps lift it up by hand and use...
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    Compatible part numbers for u-joints on a 280 drive?

    Hi, does anyone know the Compatible part numbers please?
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    Anyone else running an AQ170 engine?

    Would be great to know whose also running this engine and stay connected! :)
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    Why does my Volvo Outdrive jerk into gear?

    Hi all Please could someone enlighten me to why when I lightly shift the lever forward or reverse it jerks into gear, its always been like it since buying the boat last year but its obvious it could be a lot smoother. Is it just a case of adjusting the shift cable? Thanks in advance :)
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    What size is Volvo Penta 280 outdrive prop cone bolt please!?

    Hi all Does anyone know the size of this bolt please, mine is missing! Also im assuming best to get a stainless one!
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    Please help with diagnosing my volvo 280 tilt issue

    Hi all Need some help if you'd be so kind! My drive wont move at all, all I get is the sound of the motor apon pressing the switch! Ive had the top of the electrical box open, the micro limit switch works and ive inspected the relays which look ok. What could it be please? Could replacing...
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    Volvo Penta 280 Outdrive bellow and spiders replacement

    Hello all This is my first post! Ive been scanning the info on this forum for sometime and wow, its been invaluable so thank you. Before i start ill heres a quick run down of my current situation, I live in the UK, last year I brought a Fairline holiday dated approx. late 70's, I have a Volvo...
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