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    Stupid question concerning the operating temp for my volva aq225e.

    Stupid question concerning the operating temp for my 1986 Baliner 2150 BR with a Volvo aq225e. After all of the cooling problems with the leaks in the stern drive and frying the water pump. Which I appreciate everyone's feedback. I have fixed everything and water is flowing great now. My son...
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    Need help fixing air leak in water pick up from stern drive.

    I have an air leak in the water pick up system in the stern drive on a Volvo 275. The leak is below the h frame below the water elbow. I am trying to figure out an easy way to drive the water tube( steering knuckle) from the h frame. Any ideas? Please help. Thanks.
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    Any suggestions for getting the steering knuckle tube out of a 275?

    Any suggestions for getting the steering knuckle tube out of a 275? Please help. Thanks.
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    1986 Volvo penta sea water impeller disintegration

    What would cause my sea water pump impeller to disintegrate? Age or running dry? Engine overheated today because the pump wasn't working.Please help. Thanks.
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    1986 Volvo penta stern drive with tilt only.

    With a tilt only system, how do you figure out where to lower the drive in order to drive to boat most efficiently? Or is the drive supposed to be all the way down? Please advise. Thanks.
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    what should be the idle speed for my AQ225E?

    What should be the idle speed for my AQ225E? Please help. Thanks, Dave
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    Looking for original top for my 1986 Capri 2160 bowrider

    Does anyone know where I can find the rest of the parts for my top. I have the main top and frame that attaches to the windshield. I would like to find the side pieces that snap to the top and the back that zippers to the front part. Please help. Thanks, Dave
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    how do I replace one of the exhaust elbows on my 86 AQ225?

    One of the rubber elbows that comes through the transom has been missing since I got this boat. I would like to replace it, but it looks complicated. I am tired of the exhaust coming out right on to the sterndrive. Is there a secret to installing a new elbow with out taking everything apart...
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    Where to find a 1986 2150 bowrider hull drain plug?

    When I got this boat it didn't have the drain plug. I never looked real close to the drain last year and I used a rubber expansion plug in the drain port last year. It seemed to take on a little water, not a lot. My son noticed that it is threaded. It is black nylon with 3 mounting screws. I...
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    Can a bend prop shaft be straighten out ?

    We were cruising a shallow lake the summer and hit a log. I sheered the vertical shaft on my AQ275 which i have replaced. When I started up the boat I noticed a slight bend in the prop shaft. Is it possible to have this shaft straightened out? Also isn't there a way to prevent this from...
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    AQ275 upper gear unit

    Are all 275 upper gear units the same? I see a few on Ebay. I replaced the broken shaft in my lower unit. Now I think the upper unit was damaged as well. Please help. Thanks, Dave
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    I am trying to figure lower unit compatability for my 275.

    If I buy a lower unit from aq131/275 to replace my aq225/275 and use my complete output shaft assembly and lower gear, would this end being the same as my current 275?
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    Aq225e/275 prop hit a log sheared something

    4th time out on the water. Everything has been running great. In 20' of water we hit a log and sheared something. I am still learning about this boat. What is the most likely thing that might have sheared? In the parts breakdown I see a roll pin in the gear set. Is that what normally breaks...
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    Looking for opinions of the best spark plugs to run in my AQ225E(8 cyl Chevy 305)

    Looking for opinions of the best spark plugs to run in my AQ225E(8 cyl Chevy 305)
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    Volvo 275 prop raises in reverse

    After 4 years I finally got this boat in the water. I am still a real rookie when it comes to boating, but we all had a great time. Runs great until I put it in reverse. I have read all of the posts and call me dumb. But how does this system actually work? Seeing as how I got this boat used and...
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