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    to rebuild or not to rebuild(volvo)

    I have a Volvo Penta 130 that I bought at the beginning of August. I asked alot of questions on here and got alot of good advice. Unfortunately, my problem was much worse than I or anyone thought. It seems that my number 4 piston is burned up. So now it comes down to do I rebuild or try to find...
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    needing a new(used) motor

    I have a Volvo Penta 130 that I bought at the beginning of August. I asked alot of questions on here and got alot of good advice. Unfortunately, my problem was much worse than I or anyone thought. It seems that my number 4 piston is burned up. So now it comes down to do I rebuild or try to...
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    correct fuel?

    On the valve cover of my '75 Volvo Penta 130 there is a plate that lists engine specifications such as timing, firing order, etc. One thing on this list that I am not making perfect sense of is a line that reads: Leader gasoline of 93 ROT Is this telling me that this engine must have a...
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    outdrive or shift cable

    75 volvo penta 130 w/ 270 outdrive. When drive is engaged, it slips out of gear near 2000 rpms and stops pushing the boat. When I slow the motor back down, it kicks back in and will push slowly. Speed back up and it kicks out again. I have taken the cover off where the cable connects to the...
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    75volvo update and question

    I got my 75 Volvo Penta 130 w/ 270 outdrive back out on the lake today. Water cycled perfectly other than some new leaks created while testing hoses and such for obstructions. Motor reved up and ran properly while in gear. However, now when in gear, at about 2000 rpms (if that high) the...
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    water not cycling

    '75 volvo penta. With motor flusher on, and motor running, no water cycles through the engine. Water pump, however, seems to be working properly. What could this be. New to boating. Please help! Worried.
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    volvo engine won't run smoothly in gear

    I have a 75 galaxie with a volvo penta 130 i/o with a 270 outdrive. This is my first boat so I am a little ignorant as to how to fix it's problems. When the engine is started, it runs well in neutral. However, when I put it into D or R, it tries to stall. Working the throttle will help it...
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