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    here's a strange one... 50 hp 4 stroke

    engine is 1998, 4 cylinder, 4 carbs good compression, new plugs, new fuel filter. First off, the engine chuffs (sneezes) at idle. Then, when idling fine (or as good as it gets), it runs for a few minutes then all of a sudden out of the blue it picks up hundreds of rpm and stays there. There is...
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    aq 100 leg cone clutch or spun prop question

    here are a couple of leg pix
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    aq 100 leg cone clutch or spun prop question

    hi, I'm running an AQ140 with the original manual leg and experiencing either slipping cone clutch or spun prop problems under torque. The prop wouldn't be hard to figure out or repair, but does anyone know about the clutch? Is that a job for a backyard mechanic? are there any resources to guide...
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    is my leg a 100 or a 100a?

    the serial number on my leg is pz nr 41862, How can I tell what model it is? tnx
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    aq140 engine manual?

    Hi all, I am looking for a manual for this engine online. I would prefer to find a site that doesn't require registration and all that goes along with that. I just aquired an 89 aq140 that has 358 hours on it since rebuild. I would also like to know the typical life expectancy of this rebuild...
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    Fuel not getting through on a 3 cyl Volvo Penta 2003

    "How can I check the fuel pump "How can I check the fuel pump on this motor? If I crack the bleeder on the fuel filter and manually pump the primer, no fuel appears at the bleed valve. If I blow into the fuel line, and crack the fitting at the fuel pump, until fuel appears, the engine will run...
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    Help 2003 problem

    "Hi, I have a 3 cylinder vol "Hi, I have a 3 cylinder volvo that has been in the shop for this problem before. It was over $2000.00 worth of work that has NOT solved the problem! I had this engine running today. It ran fine for about 3 hours. I shut it down and re-started it minutes...
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    Volvo 2003 operators manual

    "Hi, does anyone know of an En "Hi, does anyone know of an English only operator's manual (free) online for a Volvo 3 cylinder diesel (2003)? thanks"
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    Volvo 2003

    "more on the 2003 subject. I& "more on the 2003 subject. I've heard that to winterize this engine, you need to unhook the fresh water intake hose and submerge it in a pail of antifreeze, start the engine and wait until it appears at the exhaust. Is this right? Can I use auto antifreeze? or...
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    Winterizing a 2003R diesel

    "Hi, I just bought a boat comp "Hi, I just bought a boat complete with a 2003R engine. I am wondering (there is no information with this engine) what to do to drain the block before winter. or, what else should I be doing to winterize this motor? Thanks."
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    2003 evinrude 4 stroke

    "I have two questions. This m "I have two questions. This motor that I bought, will not run at idle. It is California epa certified, and has a potted idle mixture screw. I know it was set at the factory, but, could this be the simple solution to stalling at idle? It runs fine at high speed...
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