robbie0517
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Hello,
I'm new here so if I am not posting properly I apologize.
I recently purchased a 1983 Bayliner 1950 Model with a Volvo Penta AQ125A motor.
It ran, so I was happy but just a few problems if anyone has suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
When I got to the lake the engine lowered just fine. I raised the engine to pull up to the lake edge and it would not lower. I had to manually lower myself using my hands. I don't even here any noise when I press the down toggle to lower. It rises fine but it won't lower.
Also, I took a GPS with me because the speedometer and tachometer do not work and at full throttle, I was cruising on smooth water about 27 mph. First, not sure if this is normal for a 170 engine or if it should go faster. About 5-10 seconds into crusing at that speed, it quickly seems to lose power and drag a bit and drops 10 miles per hour. I couldn't imagine pulling a tube as such with such low power. Even the inital power doesn't seem quite up to par.
Those are the major issues... there are a few other things I'm sure I can work out myself.
If anyone can provide help and guidance I would be very much grateful.
Thanks!
~Robbie
I'm new here so if I am not posting properly I apologize.
I recently purchased a 1983 Bayliner 1950 Model with a Volvo Penta AQ125A motor.
It ran, so I was happy but just a few problems if anyone has suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
When I got to the lake the engine lowered just fine. I raised the engine to pull up to the lake edge and it would not lower. I had to manually lower myself using my hands. I don't even here any noise when I press the down toggle to lower. It rises fine but it won't lower.
Also, I took a GPS with me because the speedometer and tachometer do not work and at full throttle, I was cruising on smooth water about 27 mph. First, not sure if this is normal for a 170 engine or if it should go faster. About 5-10 seconds into crusing at that speed, it quickly seems to lose power and drag a bit and drops 10 miles per hour. I couldn't imagine pulling a tube as such with such low power. Even the inital power doesn't seem quite up to par.
Those are the major issues... there are a few other things I'm sure I can work out myself.
If anyone can provide help and guidance I would be very much grateful.
Thanks!
~Robbie