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I started up the boat today at the dock for the maiden voyage of the new year. The port side engine started first then the starboard engine (both aq130's/280 od's). Both were idleing nicely as I prepare for a nice day on the water. Then the port side engine died and I started it...
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I just replaced the drive bellows on my Volvo 280 outdrive and performed a low pressure check through the dip stick hole and watch as the drive shaft bellow started to fill up with air like a balloon! I replaced seals 925259 and125017 but I imagine there must be another seal that I am...
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I was recently given a two screw fishing boat with a pair of Volvo AQ 130d engines with matching 280 outdrives. I'm getting ready for the fishing season and replaced the impellars on both raw water pumps. These engines do not have radiators. The port side engine runs great and...
