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  1. raven1978

    AQ125A experts

    I need to replace my circ pump and noticed there is an updated pump, part number 3587508. Has anyone used this replacement part number, and if so, is this the equivilent to an automotive pump now?
  2. raven1978

    Calling AQ Series experts

    Situation, mid season my engine was apparently over heating. At idle 200 and on plane 225 ish. This was according to the temp gauge. Replaced temp gauge with brand new and still get the same reading. I have replaced this year ; impeller, thermostat, ECT sensor, water neck and gasket along with...
  3. raven1978

    AQ 270 Outdrive

    I am having issues with my outdrive. It will shift into forward without any problems, but when i try to go to reverse, it is really stiff. I have disconnected the shift cable and it will shift smooth. I can manually shift into forward and reverse via the shift shaft without any issues. What else...
  4. raven1978

    Navionics

    Just wonderimg if anyone is using navionics mobile app. What i am trying to do is create waypoints or markers of all my personal POI's and have the names displayed on screen, without having to click on the marker to find out what it is. I have created a few markers that show up as a blue pin but...
  5. raven1978

    AQ125A E.I. Upgrade

    Looking for the experts on these engines. I am planning a pertronix upgrade for this engine during winter layup. I plan on doing the electronic ignition upgrade and putting the 40,000V flame thrower coil on it. The existing Napa coil in it says to use with external resistor. Coil + has only one...
  6. raven1978

    What can I expect?

    I have an opportunity to purchase a twin carb intake and 2 carbs from a volvo aq151 for $200. Tack another $60 for carb rebuild kits. I currently have a single barrel carb on this engine. This intake setup will fit on my motor. If i put a twin carb setup on my boat, what can i expect to see/what...
  7. raven1978

    Strange Issue

    While cruising on the rideau canal this week i encountered a strange issue. Cruising at 4000 rpm, 22 mph, oil pressure at 65 psi, 13.6-13.8 V, and 185 F. On plane going across the lake my boat just quit. Engine goes dead, gauges all flat line like the key is off, but it is on. This happened more...
  8. raven1978

    Bayliner Hull repair

    First off, boat is a 1985 Bayliner 2150 Ciera Sunbridge I went out onto the boat today to do a good clean up after the weekends events. Figured i'd give it a good once over top to bottom. Pop the engine hatch to switch on the batt's so i have lighting in the cabin. Start vacuuming the cabin out...
  9. raven1978

    Grenadier Island

    So after numerous days of searching the net and studying my charts and talking to locals (guys i work with, they all have boats), I have decided we are going to venture up to Grenadier Island for the long weekend. I am going to attempt to get in to Grenadier Central Docks area, if not then we...
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    Canada Finally Explained

  11. raven1978

    270 outdrive shift mechanism

    I am trying to replace the shift mechanism seal on my outdrive. I have the housing off the drive and need to remove the pin but there is a rollpin holding it in. Heres the problem, the rollpin does not go thru the side like shown in online diagrams, it goes thru the bottom circled in red in the...
  12. raven1978

    AQ125A Runs Rough

    Here's the low down, just doing the spring commissioning on my motor and have done a full tune up. New points set at 0.016, Dwell is at 62 deg, timing is at 10 btdc. This thing runs like a bag of hammers, and im not quite sure why. When it does stay running and i try to give a bit of throttle i...
  13. raven1978

    AQ125A OWNERS, i need your help

    Ok so in chasing down a previous problem, i have created another one lol go figure. AQ125 w/270 people this is for you. When cleaning all connectors in a previous problem i forgot to hook one back up....i know i know dumbass. It is for the outdrive. It is the BLUE wire in the pic, i think it is...
  14. raven1978

    LH to RH Rotation ??

    A member in one of my posts (located here...http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=538708), mentioned that it MAY be possible to convert my drive from LH to RH rotation. 1. is this posible on an aq125 with 270 o/d 2. if 1=yes, what is involved 3. what are the benefits of doing this?
  15. raven1978

    Prop

    Well, I took my prop off and took it to a shop and found out that i have a 14x17 LH prop. My current setup for those that dont know, is a 4 cyl 117 hp motor with the 270 O/D with gear ratio 0f 2.15:1. I can hit my max rpm no probs with myself and the admiral, which puts me at 35 mph (which seems...
  16. raven1978

    Outdrive lift

    Ok so in chasing down a previous problem, i have created another one lol go figure. AQ125 w/270 people this is for you. When cleaning all connectors in a previous problem i forgot to hook one back up....i know i know dumbass. It is for the outdrive. i think it is supposed to go to the starter on...
  17. raven1978

    Voltage Drop

    OK electrical guru's...heres the deal. My problem is that after unwrapping the boat and installing fully charged batteries, I turn the key on and voltmeter reads 9V. Hmm ok check the wires on the back of the gauge to verify gauge isnt faulty. 9V on the wires. Started looking for voltage drops...
  18. raven1978

    Swim Platforms

    Hi, i am looking at replacing my swim platform. Fiberglass is not an option right now due to cost factor. I am wondering if it is possible to use something other than teak? Can i use a hardwood with some sort of sealer that wont be slippery? It looks like the PO used regular old pine and then...
  19. raven1978

    Need help identifying my prop

    My setup is a VP AQ125A with 270 O/D. I need o know what prop I have on my drive and the only numbers stamped on the hub are 3669651160. This number doesn't match up to anything on the VP parts list. Any idea what size it is or another way i could find out what it is?
  20. raven1978

    Laptop GPS

    Just wondering if anyone has used the BU-353 Waterproof USB GPS Receiver in conjunction with Garmin mapsource or homeport for realtime navigation? Or what have you used software wise?
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