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    solex carb setup volvo penta aq151c/sp-a

    Howdy....... anyone out there know the best way to set up the (dual)solex 44 pai downdraught carb? My clymer and volvo manual show two different methods and limited detail. ex.- is the idle jet supposed to be seated? The manual says to seat the idle mixture screw, then back it out so many turns...
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    grease residue in exhaust volvo penta aq151c/sp-a

    I was doing some tune-up work today with the boat out of the water, using a hose-fed container full of water for the cooling. The container allowed the water level to be just above the intake openings, and some exhaust water and steam would make contact with the water in the container. After...
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    u-joint bellows change on volvo penta sp-a

    Does anyone know for sure whether I have to pull the sterndrive in order to change the u-joint bellows? My Clymer manual says just pull the upper housing, but I'm into it now, and am not sure the instructions are right for this model.
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    risk of explosion in engine compartment volvo penta

    Hi all. I've got Solex 44 Pai carbs on my AQ151C. The gasket under the float bowl is questionable, and Volvo can't supply a replacement for 4 weeks, and I have to buy a whole kit , at that. My manual talks about the danger of using a gasket material other than what the manufacturer...
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