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    Mercruiser 30 I4 Info

    "Can anyone tell me about this "Can anyone tell me about this engine? More specifically, who makes it? Or can you point me to a thread on here discussing the engine? The engine in its current configuration makes around 135 hp. What can be done to increase power?"
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    AQ125A Performance Upgrades

    "I've read that the AQ125A "I've read that the AQ125A and AQ140A share the same head and block. The only differences are that the AQ140A runs a different cam, dual carb intake, and an oil cooler. However, when reading the specs out of the Volvo manuals, I see this: AQ125A: 107 hp @ 4800...
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    Remote oil drain

    "Anticipating a winter rebuild "Anticipating a winter rebuild of our AQ125A/270 outdrive, I'm wondering what the implications of adding a remote oil drain plug would be? Of course, the oil would be sealed at two places, the petcock and a plug at the drain tube in the back of the boat to...
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    AQ125AVP270 Replacement

    "I know it's been discusse "I know it's been discussed, but I didn't see recent threads on it. Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' Capri Engine: AQ125A Drive: Volvo 270 I fixed the wiring in the boat this afternoon only to find that the engine has some serious problems. When it was running, it...
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    AQ125A Electrical Problem

    "Here's the specifics: "Here's the specifics: Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' Capri Engine: Volvo AQ125A Stern Drive: Volvo Penta 270 As I've said before, it's a tired old engine. After draining the oil from the stern drive (which came out with the consistency and color of Elmer's Glue)...
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    Volvo 270 Stern Drive Issues

    "Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' C "Boat: 1982 Bayliner 19' Capri Engine: Volvo AQ125A (tired and old!) Stern Drive: Volvo 270 After getting the engine to run well, we had some decent times in the boat. However, a higher pitched whine started to develop and it's gradually become louder. As far...
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    AQ125A Hesitation

    "First of all, here's what "First of all, here's what's been done on the boat: New alternator New battery New plug wires New plugs New rotor New distributor cap Timing checked: 10º BTDC @ 900 RPM, 36º BTDC @ 4000 RPM New impeller New Fuel pump New inline fuel filter Carburetor...
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    What engine do I have and help me tune the carb

    "My brother bought a (1982 "My brother bought a (1982, I believe) Bayliner Capri and is now running into engine problems. First of all, I believe the boat has the Volvo AQ125A 4 cylinder engine (I'm guessing 3.0 liter, but what size is this engine?). Here are some pictures, maybe someone can...
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