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    Rebuilding raw water pump 1990 230A

    Hello all. I am in the process of rebuilding the raw water pump on my 1990 Vovlo Penta 230A (similar to the AQ131). The rear seal is leaking and I have purchase a kit which includes pretty much everything, including the shaft and new bushings. I have a press and can press out the bushing on...
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    Help with lower shift shaft bushing - Alpha

    Long story short... I replaced the impeller in my Alpha outdrive (1st gen). The gear oil looked fine - a little dark, but no water in the oil. After replacing the impeller I put everything back together and pressure tested it. Would not hold pressure. Sprayed the various shafts with soapy...
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    replacing the lower two anode bolts on Mercruiser transom assembly

    I am replacing the two lower anode bolts on the transom assembly of my 86 Welcraft with an Alpha drive. (They are pretty corroded up). My question concerns the two rubber washers. Do they go between the bolt and the transom assembly? That would make sense... but they would need to really...
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    Question on sea water pump impeller

    I have a 1990 Glastron with a 230A engine. I went to install a new impeller yesterday and discovered the old one has the vanes going both directions. Not good! (I have been building my house for the past couple of years and have been out of boating, and ready to get the boat back in action!)...
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    Normal operating temperature AQ131?

    My boat has the AQ131 (or 230A) with the closed cooling. I am curious as to what the normal operating temperature of my fellow iboaters is? Mine seems to run hotter than I would have expected. It runs close to 200 according to my gauge. The engine doesn't seem terribly hot when I lift the...
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    Curious fuel problem - Volvo 230A (or AQ131)

    1990 Glastron with 230A engine - (also known as the AQ131) I have a curious problem with this boat - hope my fellow Iboaters can help me! This engine starts fine and gets up to speed with no issues. After a few minutes (maybe five) at around 3- 4000 rpms, the boat starts to stumble and...
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    Problem shifting into forwrd - SP-A outdrive

    Went boating over the weekend and noticed that the shifter was "stiff" going into forward gear and throttling up. Didn't give it too much thought... fingured I would look at when I go back home. As I approached the ramp, I suddenly could not go into forward gear. The shifter handle would go...
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    Pertronix Question for AQ131

    I am installing a Pertronix Ignitor II (Part #92842) in my 1990 AQ131. I have installed several of these in other boats I have owned and am happy with the results - but so far my experience is with Mercruisers. I want to eliminate the resistor and need to verify what i think I understand...
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    fault code / lights Optimax EFI 250 two stroke

    Twin Mercury Optimax EFI 250 2 stroke outboards on a 1992 Fountain. When I turn the key for the port engine, the alarm sounds and the lights flash for the oil and temp - alternating between the two. Any thoughts as to why? It is curious, it also flashes the port gauges / lights when I turn...
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    New to outboards... have a few basic questions to get started!

    I am typically a Mercruiser I/O guy. My dad just bought himself a new toy (at 82 years of age! :eek: ) I will be one of the ones doing the maintenance, etc on the boat so I have a few questions... First - the boat is a 1992 Fountain 31' Sportfisher. It has twin outboards - Two Mercury brand...
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    need help with o ring - reinstalling lower unit SP-A

    I am in the process of reinstalling the lower unit on my 1990 Volvo SP-A. I bought a complete reseal kit that has all the o-rings, seals, etc. Everything has been pretty self explanatory till now. There is a rubber seal at the bottom of the water tube - between the intermediate housing and...
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    Lube for SP-A outdrive

    I'm hoping some of the Volvo experts can help! I had always heard that the older Volvo outdrives, (before the SX drives), used engine oil in the outdrive instead of gear oil. In fact, I had read that there is a slinger type of pump in the lower unit that can shear off if you use the heavier...
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    Tips on removing lower prop shaft for re-seal - SP-A outdrive

    I bought a kit that has all the o-rings and seals to completely re-seal my outdrive. It is a 1990 SP-A. I already have the upper disassembled and am in the process of putting it back together with new bearings. That seems pretty straight forward. I did not pressure test the drive before I...
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    Swapping SP-A outdrive for 275 - can it be done?

    I am still working on my latest project boat - it is a 1990 Glastron with an AQ131 (or 230A) engine. The current outdrive is an SP-A with hydraulic trim. I have an option of buying a complete 275 outdrive. Does anyone know if there will be any issues with replacing the SP-A with the 275? I...
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    Engine replacement options for AQ131

    My latest project - 1990 Glastron with AQ131 engine (actually a 230A). I am getting together a list of things needing to be replaced and the costs. I would like to know if it is possible to replace the engine with a basic 3 liter. I know Volvo used the 3 liters in the SX drives, etc. But not...
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    Removing stuck bell housing AQ131

    Thought I would document what I did to remove a stuck bell housing from my latest project boat. (1990 Glastron with Volvo Penta AQ131 or 230A engine and SP-A outdrive). With water in the bellows and everywhere else - and sitting for several years... pretty much everything has been harder than...
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    Removing stripped allen bolt - SP-A outdrive

    This is the 1990 Glastron project boat I am working on. It has a SP-A outdrive. I am trying to remove the lower unit. There are sever allen bolts that need to be removed. (Or at least 7 that I have found - hopefully that is all!) It took some heat, but six loosened up. The seventh...
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    Removing upper gear housing 1990 SP-A

    Continuing in my efforts to disassemble and evaluate my new project. 1990 Volvo SP-A outdrive. I am at the point of trying to remove the upper gear housing. It was pretty stuck - ended up using the front nuts as jamb nuts in order to push the gearbox up and off. It finally came, but I am not...
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    Help removing steering pin - SP-A or 290 outdrive

    This is my new project boat. 1990 Glastron with Volvo Penta SP-A outdrive... I think! Haven't dealt much with Volvo Penta stuff.... I am in the process of removing the outdrive and have run into a couple of snags. (Which is always the case when you boat in salt water! :blue: ) I am at the...
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    Help ID Volve drive and engine

    I am a Mercruiser guy... but am considering buying a boat that has a Volvo engine and outdrive. The boat is in a pawn shop and the owner knows nothing about it. I have not seen it personally yet. Here's a couple pics of the engine and outdrive. The boat is a 1990 Glastron Sierra. Anyone know...
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