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    AQ140A for AQ151

    Hi is it a straight swap to ta Hi is it a straight swap to take out my AQ140 and replace it with an AQ151 ie no need to change leg or transome sheild.The pictures look the same.My legg is a 280.. Many thanks Keith
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    280 Tilt rod

    Hi all could someone just conf Hi all could someone just confirm that the rod which releases the retaining pawl has a threaded bit at the top .Mine is playing up and i just noticed i dont have any threaded bit or nut or sleeve just about 6 mm of smooth rod pokeing thru top of caseing. cheers...
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    280 Legg

    "Hi all,My aq140a is hooked up "Hi all,My aq140a is hooked upto the trusty 280 legg and my problem is this.The tilt mechanisam works ok but when I come to lower the legg back down the mechanism releases and the drive bangs down quite badly very annoying.It,s as if the drive relases and bangs...
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    AQ140a engine swap

    "Hi All, Does anyone know if a "Hi All, Does anyone know if a new 4 cylinder 135 hp VP will swap out for my old 4 cylinder AQ140a.Theirs nothing wrong with my 280 leg so would like to keep it and just replace engine. Cheers Keith"
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    AQ 140a header tank

    "Hi All,can anyone give me a l "Hi All,can anyone give me a link to an exploded veiw of the thermostat houseing to expansion tank and onto engine.I need to replace thermostat as it keeps sticking is their a gasket on both sides of the houseing ie onto engine and onto header tank or is it just 2...
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    280 raw water intake

    Hi all I have a 280 drive unit Hi all I have a 280 drive unit and think I may be sucking air in somewhere.If i block the intake and put the hose on the lower intake hole and turn the tap on as soon as tap is full on i get water trickleing out from the collar/area below the plastic elbow.Is this...
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    AQ140a Fresh Water Pump

    "Hi All,The fresh water pump b "Hi All,The fresh water pump bearing has gone noisy and i can feel movement on the shaft when the engine is off.There is a slight loss in coolant at the pump which i suspect is caused by the play in the shaft now.Does anyone know if a automotive pump will fit or...
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    Prop 280 drive

    "Hi all,need to get a prop for "Hi all,need to get a prop for my 280 drive and use the one thats on the boat as a spare to keep onboard.I wanted to use the SOLAS prop http://www.solas.com.au/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=48&cat=Volvo+%2D+S%2FP its long hub only and I have a short hub currently...
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    AQ140a Horsepower

    Hi all can anyone give me an i Hi all can anyone give me an idea of what the horsepower is on an AQ140a at the propshaft.My drive is a 280.I understand the crankshaft hp is 125? cheers keith
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    AQ140A WOTrpm

    Hi all quick question I run a Hi all quick question I run a aq140a in a 21 foot fairly heavy boat and yes I know she is under engined but i never fitted the motor.AT 3800 rpm boat is on plane but with a bit more weight in boat i need to run her 4400 4500 rpm to keep nicely on the plane.Is it ok...
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    Aq140 slight overheating problems

    Hi all first post for me.I hav Hi all first post for me.I have an aq140 A and at anything upto 3500 rpm stays nicely in the green.If i push her to 4500 and crusie at 4400 rpm she creeps up and just touches the red zone on temp gauge is this ok.Also if i slow down quickly from 4400 to say 1500...
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