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    1992 Suzuki dt85 hp 2 stroke low charging output voltage.

    Hello Hope someone can help. I have been getting some starting issues which have lead me to belive the engine is not charging the cranking battery sufficiently. With a multimeter across battery terminals at idle it reads 12.7v it rises to 13v when increasing revs to 5000rpm. After a bit of...
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    Help Aq271 no spark

    Hello Thanks for your reply. Its definitely not got points and condenser. Below is a picture i got from google. This is whats inside it. Thanks
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    Help Aq271 no spark

    Hi Folks I have a Aq271 5.7 v8 with no spark. I have +12v at the coil but no spark. I believe the engine has electronic prestolite ignition. I think the fault is with the distributor. Is there anyway of testing it? Thanks David
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    Volvo penta 290 outdrive trim issue, square gauge.

    Hello I have an issue with my 290 outdrive trim gauge indicating incorrectly. Hard to explain so I took a small Video of me trimming up then fully down. https://youtu.be/J-INtLI8ZwY As seen in the video the number display doesn't work and has never the time I've owned the boat. But just...
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    Volvo penta aq151 camshaft

    Hi hope someone can help. Has anyone swapped out their camshaft to gain extra bhp ? I have read that the aq 151 come as standard with a v cam and the aq 171 comes with a pz cam. Can a pz or aftermarket cam be fitted ? Thanks David
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    290 outdrive gear shifter shims

    Hello I replaced the double lipped oil seal on my vp 290 outdrive gear shifter assembly. After rebuilding it following the manual it say I need to re shim the screw behind the selector shoe. Should I need to re shim after only replacing the oil seal and o ring ? There where 4 shims and I...
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    Volvo Penta Aq151b distributor timing.

    Hello I need a bit of help. I fitted electronic ignition to my distributor. After adjusting distributor counterclock wise to 6 ? btdc but clamp down slotted bracket is over the hole for the bolt. If I adjust the distributor to allow the bolt to be fitted the timing is at 0 ? btdc. Could...
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    Changing from 3 blade to 4 blade.

    Hello I currently have Solas Amita 3 Blade Aluminum 15" dia. X 15" pitch. This one Solas Amita Aluminum Boat Propeller #8712-150-15 for Volvo Penta Sterndrive Aquamatic 270 Short Hub 110 - 260 HP - iboats What effect would it have if changed to 14 3/4 x 15 Solas Amita 4 blade prop.This one...
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    VP 290 outdrive not lifting up.

    Hello Please help. I have a 89 citation with a aq 151 and 290 outdrive. Have just noticed that it will not trim up. It is in the down position at the moment and indicating, on the display, in the down position. When i press the up switch the pump does nothing but if i hit the down switch the...
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    Solas prop on Volvo Penta sterndrive.

    Hello I am new to iboats so go easy. I have recently purchased a solas Amita 3 blade 15x15 part number 8712-150-15. It fits on fine but my question is should i be still using the plastic washer, propeller cone a allen cap screw to secure ? or should i be using a retro fit nut and tab washer ...
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