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    OMC 5.7l overheating

    So i have this new to me boat and it has a 1987 5.7l and i replaced the impeller,thermostat new plugs and had a mechanic look at timing and replaced flapper valves. When motor runs on hose it runs fine. PUt it in water and she starts heating up and will get to 190-200. Any ideas whaty might be...
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    volvo aq165 with a 250 outdrive bellow help

    I need to repalce the bellows on this and cant find any part numbers or where to get them. Its a 250 drive with a volvo aq165 motor. Any clue where to get them? Need the complete set for 2 motors?
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    Volvo penta aq165 starter solinoid help

    I have a 1969 volvo penta aq165 that seems to get voltage dropping when you go to start it. I was told to install a starter solinoid on it and that would take cre of that issue. WHere do you install and and what not? I cant find any information in regards to this?
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    Is the 250 rear engine flange the as SBC V-8

    Is the rear engine flange of the 250 the same pattern as on a sbc v-8?
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    Volvo AQ165 Engine help

    OK so which is a better deal:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mercruiser-302-engines-Complete-Pair-part-out-/280741787193?pt=Boat_Parts_Accessories_Gear&hash=item415d83b639 or 2 ford 351's 2k ea Thinking the 302's then need to find two lowers and im good according to your posts if i got my...
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    Volvo AQ165 Engine help

    I know that these engines are old and that the parts are scarce. I just got a boat that has dual aq165 with 250 outdrives. The motors burn/leak oil. I believe that there is more oil "blow by" than actually burning of the oil. But since they have been overhauled or anything i figured this...
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