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Re: AQ271C Engine Backfiring through Carb above idle speed fix
Actually, this was not so bad - and no realignment will be necessary.
Laid 10' 4x4s across back of boat, bolted large S hooks to block in 4 places. Used ratchet straps over 4x4's to hooks. Disconnected engine to bell housing...
Thought I would pass along this tidbit to maybe help others avoid what I have been through over the past year with a backfire problem in my 1988 Sunrunner 302Ultra with twin Volvo-Penta AQ271C dualprop motors (Chevy 350)
A year ago while cruising, one of the motors started a backfiring noise...