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    VOLVO AQ270 outdrive shop manual

    Where can I find a shop manual for a VOLVO AQ270 outdrive? I have been searching the web and the forums,but all I can find is one for 280-290's. I know they are more or less the same, but I want to find one as close to the 270 as possible so I can figure out the tilt/trim. Sorry for the...
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    Compression on Volvo L6

    I am looking at buying a boat that has a Volvo BB170 Inline 6 cylinder. I am going to test the compression right now in the cylinders. It usually idles fine but it will not idle after acceleration. I can accelerate around the lake for 20 minutes fine but as soon as I pull back on the throttle...
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    instrument panel diagram

    Is there a diagram that I could use to see if the wires in my instrument panel are installed correctly? Or, do I have to use the trial and error method? I have a 73 larson 18 footer.
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    volvo 170 firing order?

    I have a 73 larson with a volvo BB170 motor and 270 drive. We were trying to get it to run more smoothly and can not find the firing order anywhere on the block to verify the correct order. Is there somewhere I can go to look or does someone know off hand? Any info is a huge help. Thanks.
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    73 larson or 74 reinell?

    Which would be the better deal? I am looking at a 74 Reinell 17'6" with a shoreland'r, 140 hp motor, 2 years old lower unit, and solid floor. $1000 I looked at this one a week or so ago. Needs carb kit. OR (copied from Craigslist) 1973 Larson has new motor runs excellent. 170 volvo. 2 new...
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    new to boating

    I have been looking into getting a boat and found a 1974 17'6 Reinell with a 140 hp inboard, a 2 year old lower unit on it, and a shorelander trailer. Is it worth $1000. I am going to look at it in person in 2 days.
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