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    350 W/QJet carb fuel question

    I've had an ongoing issue with my boat since I bought it last year. If it sits for a couple days the fuel is draining from the carb and the fuel line down to the pump. I've read a few posts in the past blaming the carb for having a part stuck open. I can't recall the part name. I was having...
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    Motorcycle forums

    Anyone know of any good motorcycle forums? I've got a 1971 BMW I'm working on and could use some guidence. Thanks.
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    Teleflex throttle control help

    I'm trying to replace one of my cables. Has anyone ever worked on one of these. If I can release the mechanism I could pull it out an access a foot back. Anyone know how this is attached? [/IMG] [/IMG]
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    '99 Chevy 350 engine noise

    I'm looking at a project truck. Its got 170,000 miles. Here's the issue. When you start it up, it has a loud tick or tapping sound, I think its a valve train noise. usually after it starts the noise goes away but sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes you drive it a couple miles and the noise goes...
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    4.9ltr ford engine serpentine belt question

    My A/C pully is squeeling and the A/C doesn't work anyway. The sticker under the hood shows an alternate belt for non A/C motors as shown in the pic. By changing the belt to go around the crankshaft pully the other way, isn't it changine the direction of the belt? Can you do that on the water...
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    Tilt Motor problem

    Please have a look at my thread in the I/O forum. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=307304 I'm trying to figure out if I need to replace my tilt motor after bench testing it today. Any input is welcome. Thanks
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    Volvo Penta 275 Tilt Mechanism Rebuild

    My tilting device on my boat had a bit of a grinding noise to it when I bought the boat last year. The boat needed so many things, the tilt got low priority. I've finally got around to taking it apart. Here are some photos. [/IMG] [/IMG] You can see the lower bearing came out in pieces. I...
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    Some help with my trailer brakes

    I would like to repair the brake line where it got crushed but cannot even get the cap off. Can someone confirm that the cap should just turn counter clockwise to remove? I can't budge it. It's a late 80'S EZ Loader. [/IMG] [/IMG]
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    Volvo Penta 275 question

    Last week I put new seals between my lower and intermediate housings. Well I finally got to run it today on muffs and didn't like what I saw. When I turned the water on to the muffs, I had water coming out all over the intermediate.:mad: It comes out right below the fitting with the hose from...
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    Q-Jet Rebuild question.

    I'm having my carb rebuilt. Do I have to buy a marine specific carb kit or will an automotive kit work? Thanks.
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    350 sbc ID info

    the motor in my boat is a replacement of a 305. I wanted to get some specs for the new block so I checked the casting number and found this info. Block casting number - 14101148 Info - 350, '86-'90, 4 main cap Bolts, one piece rear seal. Could anyone give me a simple breakdown on this info...
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    Volvo Penta overheat, picking up where I left off...

    I've have an ongoing overheating issue with my motor. See this thread from last year. http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=271237 I'm thinking of trying to reseal my lower drive to the intermediate in an effort to stop air from entering my cooling system. I have been researching a...
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    Cold starting issue with truck

    Hey I've got a question about my trusty tow vehicle (also my daily driver).:rolleyes: I've got a '96 F150 4.9ltr. Always starts, 25 below, no problem. Here's the issue. When its 20 dgrees or warmer the engine starts and goes into a high rpm idle for a warmup period. When it gets colder...
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    Engine and outdrive Conversion

    I'm a little interested in a '78 19' cobalt bowrider. BUT, 351 OMC.:eek: Guy wants 800 bucks. Says motor and drive are bad. I Haven't seen the drive but I'm thinking its the large round cutout, too big for my spare 350 and Volvo 270 outdrive. Is a whole new transum the only option?
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    Calculating speed using gear ratio and pitch

    I've run across a few threads with guys calculating boat speed using drive gear ratios, Prop pitch and standard slip numbers, and RPM. Is this possible without taking into account the weight and size of the boat. Is this where the slip becomes more of a factor?:confused:
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    Auto Glass - breakage question

    So I came out of the store, got into our '01 chrysler minivan, shut the door, BOOM. Rear glass shatters.:eek: Anyone ever have something like that happen? It's been a little cool here in MN, maybe part of the problem?
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    Auto problem '90 3.1 ltr chev

    Sons got heat issues with his Lumina. Took off radiator cap and it's bubbling and spitting antifreeze out. Is this a blown head gasket?:eek:
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    Towing performance w/rebuilt engine?

    I'm towing a 20' bowrider, approx 2400 lbs with fuel and gear. I tow in some areas with long hills and my truck really has some trouble getting up without getting hot. I've got a 1996 F150 with 4.9ltr 2wd supercab, long box with 227,000 miles. I commute with this truck daily and it runs...
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    Solas prop vs. volvo prop

    Can anyone comment on the Solas Props for my older Volvo 275. they sell a prop for under $100. The volvo brand props are $240 for the same prop. Is this a great deal or to good to be true? thanks.
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    5.7 ltr engine question

    My 5.7 motor's harmonic balancer seems to be installed incorrectly. The timing mark does not line up with the timing adjustment guage. It's not even close. Someone put a mark on it with a yellow paint marker to use for timing adjustment. Is this a problem? If its just a matter of...
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