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As stated I have a 20 hp Mercury and I recently changed my lower unit oil. The first time I did it, I put oil in the top vent hole and it came out by the prop. So I thought I had bad prop shaft seals. I took it apart an looked it over and everything seemed to be in very good condition. I put...
I recently aquired a 20hp mercury outboard and it runs great except oil comes right out at the prop. I was wondering if anyone has a diagram and description on how toreplace output shaft seals. Any help would be appreciated.
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I am in need of a coil for a 1973 Mercury outboard serial # 3481747. I was wondering what years of coils interchange. Any help with this is much appreciated.
Kevin
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I just aquired a boat with a 55hp Johnson. I was told it had low compression in one cylinder. I know there are many variables but any idea what it would cost to fix this. I also could use help identifying the year of it.
My alternator has been removed and tested. It is bad. It is off of a 74 Glastron with the AQ 130C. I heard delco makes a direct replacement. I am not trying to cut any corners with automotive. I am just wondering if there is a modern replacement that doesnt require serious modification or if...
I have a 74 Glastron with the AQ 130 C engine. I noticed that it does not start until I release the key. In other words, you crank for a while and then once you relese the key, it starts. I am also not sure if the alternator is charging because after a few cranks the battery ran down. Any...
I have the AQ130C with 270 outdrive and I am about to take my boat out for the first time after spending most of the summer making sea worthy. I have a question about RPM's. What is considered a safe RPM range for it given its age plus the manufacturers recommendations. I appreciate your help...
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Volvo Penta AQ 130C
270 outdrive
My tlt trim motor has a problem. It travels up but seems to stop along the way. But with some help it goes up.
When I try to go down I hear it engaging but it wont move. However, when I take the electric motor off it will run when I go up or down...
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I have a 74 Glastron v-179 with a Volvo Penta AQ 130 and 270 outdrive. When I try to raise or lower the outdrive nothing happens. When I push down on the switch, nothing happens. When I lift up on the switch, I hear the motor but nothing happens. Any help on this would be much...
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I am relatively new to the forum but I have greatly enjoyed having access to this wealth of information. I have a 74 Glastron v-179 Starflight and I am in need of a passenger side windshield. I am not sure where to look. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
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I recently replaced the steering helmet shoulder bolt and bushing on the outdrive for my 74 Glastron V-179. It has a 270 outdrive. Once I got everything tightened, I realized that the steering will only turn to the right. It will turn back to where it is straight but it will not turn...
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I am not for sure if I am posting in the right place but my windshield on my 74 Glastron V-179 Starflight is broken. I have located another one off of a Glastron V173. That is all the info they gave in the description. I have asked him to measure but does anyone know if these are...
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I have a 74 Glastron V-179 Starflight open bow and the gas gauge does not work. Can someone tell me where I should start in trying to find the problem. Given its age, anything could be wrong but I thought I would tap into the wisdom on this forum. Also, It has the AQ 130 and 270 Volvo...
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I am new to the forum. I must say I am very impressed with all the knowledge on here. Here is my question?
I just aquired a 74 Glastron v-179 Starflight with the Volvo Penta 130 and the 270 Outdrive. I am having a steering problem. I was told I need to replace the shoulder bolt that...
