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    Converting AQ280PT to Duoprop

    I purchased a DP lower unit and attempted to install it, or I did install it... I went to the lake so excited to test it out and when I put it in gear nothing happened, yep should have tested it first. After reading on Iboats and measuring the shafts I realized I needed a longer shaft coupler...
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    Volvo Penta 350 overheating, 280 outdrive

    Hello Everyone, Need a little help with my overheating issue. Here's the history: Began overheating while on the lake. Took it home and put muffs on and water was barely trickling out of the exhaust. So, I changed the risers, installed new ss gaskets, changed the impeller even though the old one...
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    Volvo penta exhaust riser clogged

    I have a rebuilt chevrolet 350, volvo penta AQ280 in a 25' fiberglass boat. I had the left side of the motor (on land facing the back of the boat) clog over the weekend on the lake and the temp jumped up to over 200? pretty quickly. Impeller is good, new water pump and it is getting plenty of...
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    Thermostat for 855470 - thermostat housing

    Hello everyone, I need a little help finding the correct thermostat for thermo housing 855470. I have mine out and see no part numbers on the thermostat. The engine is a chevrolet 350. The problem I have is that the plate on the motor with the volvo penta motor number was removed at some point...
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    Volvo penta thermostat housing hoses leaking

    I purchased a 1979 boat with a Chevrolet 350 motor and volvo penta outdrive. This is my first inboard outboard boat so please bear with me. I took it out for the first time today and it started leaking water at two of the thermostat housing hose connections. I am thinking possible pitting around...
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