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    how to tell 87 or newer 305

    So I was told my motor is a 87 volvo 225, which is a 305... In 87 gm changed their blocks. But from what I have seen, the 87+ have valve cover bolts in the middle of the cover. Mine are around the sides. does this mean that it is an older block -86. Thanks
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    volvo sbc vs bbc exaust y 1989

    I am wondering if the exaust y is the same for the 1989 volvo sbc and bbc. Thanks
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    1987

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    83 Evinrude 35hr shift rod problem

    I was trying to change the water pump on my new to me evinrude, and I mistakenly removed the little screw at the bottom that is right next to the oil drain. I can wiggle around the piece inside until I can get the screw back in, but something is wrong. it feels like it is binding and wont...
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    Strainer, volvo aq151 closed cooling, Ideas?

    My buddy just plugged his heat exchanger with sand. The strainer on the heat exchanger did little to stop the sand. Wondering if anyone has any experience with any low cost strainers that could be added before the water pump that would catch the sand. Thanks
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    Aftermarket trim position sensor

    Ive got a buddy that has an older aq 270 outdrive. He wants a sensor that tells him what position his drive is in at all times. Wondering if anyone has seen an add on sensor that would do this. Thanks
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    Don, quick volvo outdrive question

    http://www.volvopentastore.com/Upper-Gear-Unit/dm/*******.131297993--**********.539577380--store_id.366--view_id.321144 on that diagram, part number 20. does the flat side go towards the gear, or towards the ujoint. Its the seal for the upper unit right behind the ujoint.
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    Duo Prop info C7 vs B7

    This is just some info comparing the two sets of props. Tests were done with a 19.5 foot Sunrunner with aq225 engine, which is a gm 305. With the B7's, the boat had a maximum gps speed of 46 mph With the C7's the boat had a maximum gps speed of 50 mph I really didn't feel a difference in...
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    Motor Swap ? volvo v8

    I have a 1987 volvo 225, which is a 305 gm. Im wondering if I can take a 1985 marine 350 and replace it. Will the intake, exhaust manifolds, and gimbal housing swap over?
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    Duo prop C7 vs B7

    I am wondering the differnce in performance between the two. Are they the same pitch? I know the SS c7 is going to flex less. Just wondering. Looking at getting a set of C7's for my boat. I currently have b7's on it. thanks
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    qjet secondary plates (hole vs sealed)

    Ok, went out and got another carb for my volvo 225, which is a 305 gm block. My original carb has 3/8 holes in each of the secondary plates. The other one doesn't have these holes. Does anyone know the reason for these holes? I tried to swap them, and they are just a little different so they...
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    Volvo duoprop A vs. B

    I was just wondering why volvo doesn't recommend running A series props on a Gas engine.
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    Outdrive possible overheat

    I recently installed a 290 dp on my boat. First time out I used 30 wt moto oil for lube. After doing some reading I found that I am supposed to use 80/90 wt gear lube. I changed to amsoil marine. Went out today and after running wot 4600rpm fo15 min. The motor acted wanted to lug. I shut it...
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    Volvo duo prop comparison

    I am trying to make sense of the pdf at the volvo site. Im wondering if anyone with real world experience with the A B and C series duoprops can tell me if the perfromance of a A7 B7 and C7 are roughly the same, or are the numbers not related at all. I know they don't list the pitch, but...
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    volvo Cam options. Is a 305 cam same as 350?

    Looking at changing motor is the cam on a 305 same as 350 of same age engine?
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    Swapped 290 sp to dp, 30wt or gear oil

    I have used 30 wt motor oil with my volvo 290 sp, but I picked up a duo prop and now I was wondering if I need to switch to a different lube. Thanks
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    aftermarket duoprop manufactures

    Picked up an older duoprop drive the otherday, and was starting to search for new props. Anyone other than volvo making them. Drive is the older white 200 series drives. Thanks
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    Volvo 290 sp convert to dp

    I was wondering what is involved. Is it a direct replacement, or do I need a special conversion kit. I see volvo sells a kit, but I was planning on just getting a donor boat. Thanks
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    Need part number for carb cable block volvo penta

    Ive been searching all over iboats pages and I cant find this item. Im sure that it is on several volvo penta models, but mine is on a volvo penta aq 151. It is the block that attaches to the end of the throttle cable that connects to the carburetor. It screws on and as a spring that...
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    Throttle Control Aq volvo removal

    Im trying to replace my shift cable on my aq 151. For the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the shifter from the boat so I can get to the back side and replace cable. Anyone know a trick, other than removing the entire side panel. Or better yet a diagram. Thanks
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