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    Pertronix coil

    "Just wondering if anyone has "Just wondering if anyone has had to replace their coil for any reason after 3 seasons of boating? Went to start my boat up this weekend, and had a few setbacks(fuel pump,battery, and starter.) Now I have no spark. I have started the boat on a few occasions over...
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    43 repower

    "I have access to a 4.3 marine "I have access to a 4.3 marine engine at my shop. Currently running a 120B with a 270 leg on my boat. Anyone know if the 270 is compatible with the 4.3?(stupid question, I know) But not sure. I know I will need mounts in the bilge, but just wondering about...
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    Pertronix coil

    "Has anyone had any issues wit "Has anyone had any issues with a flame thrower coil getting hot and breaking down, causing weak spark, or no spark at all? I have what I thought might be a fuel issue. The engine runs good at rpms below 3000. I can cruise all day at 2500.....As soon as I bring...
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    Correct fuel pressure

    What is the correct fuel press What is the correct fuel pressure for an AQ120B Solex 44phn carb?
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    WHAT HAVE I DONE

    "I installed my mechanical fue "I installed my mechanical fuel pump this morning. AQ120B. Put it on and all was ok. Hooked the line up from the filter, and the line to the carb was left open to make sure it pumped. The first crank, and I heard a "crack"..... Kept cranking on it and never got...
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    Need a part number and source

    O.k. El is right!!!!! I need a O.k. El is right!!!!! I need a part number and a good source for a mechanical fuel pump on a V.P. Aq 120B. Decided to go back to a mechanical after I realized that I was overfueling my engine......Even with a regulator............ Please help me find a great...
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    Aq140 valve cover

    And cheaper!!!! And cheaper!!!!
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    I got it

    "I took the carb off after fin "I took the carb off after finding an accelerator pump issue, bogging........ I rechecked my fuel flow, and as El suspected, found low flow!!!!! Thank God!!! That was it. Gonna redo my fuel system, with the fuel/ water seperator, then the filter, then pump...
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    Bogging and dying

    "Here I am again with another "Here I am again with another ongoing issue with my engine. As some of you know I have an AQ120B that really did well last year. She developed a blow by issue, which turned out to be the carb dumping too much gas and diluted the oil. I retorqued the head, and...
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    Looking for the bellows with the flapper

    "I was wondering if anyone can "I was wondering if anyone can give me the part number or link for the exhaust bellows for a 270 that have the flapper built in.....Just lost an oem flapper on e-bay, and I gotta have it before I put the boat in this year. THANKS!!!!!!"
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    Spring Is Here

    Just wanna drop a line to tell Just wanna drop a line to tell all the spring boater's to be safe.....Get the boats running.....and We WILL POST!!!!Ha!!!
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    Solex side draft to down draft conversion

    "As many of you know, I have a "As many of you know, I have a 1980 Renken 21 footer with an AQ 120B. This has been one BIG project. She is up for the winter, but I intend on doing a re-ring in February, to solve a blow-by issue. I have had problems with my solex 44 phn side draft carb...
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    I canbt wait til SPRING

    "Gonna rering my 120 B in Febr "Gonna rering my 120 B in February. This thing has been awesome this year, but I ended up with a lot of "blow-by" from my tired 82 240 auto engine. The thing has been awesome,though, for a project boat. I was wondering if anyone has an idea as to how I would...
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    I know I am on the wrong forum

    "I have been a loyal poster to "I have been a loyal poster to the volvo forum, but I need advice...I just aquired another boat. This one is an early 80's tri-hull fishing boat. 15 footer with a 1500 merc outboard. I need guidance as to where to start finding parts to put this thing on the...
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    Gettin a new to me boat General questions

    "I am aquiring a 15 foot tri-h "I am aquiring a 15 foot tri-hull fishing boat with a 150 mercury outboard. This boat(engine) hasn't seen water for 2+ years. So, I need to know the answers to some obvious questions. 1) What should I do about the carbs sitting for a few years? 2) What...
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    Compression checks

    "I have posted about my recent "I have posted about my recent "blow-by" issue. My question is that if there is excessive blow-by, shouldn't this show up in compression readings? If I do a compression test, I should have a lower reading with blow-by.......correct? The readings will be...
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    OK here I am again

    "Took the boat out today, thin "Took the boat out today, thinking I had it fixed. NOT!!!! We ran it out, it seems to do ok at 2500 trpms. Which is a slow cruise. When I give it throttle, the rpm's shoot up and down. Goes from 3000 to 5000 back and forth. I can feel the engine surging as...
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    Figured out my bogging problem

    "I tore the carb down again as "I tore the carb down again as was suggested from members here. I found that the accelerator nozzle was clogged with gunk from the previous owner. It was barelely shooting any fuel.(Like a fan) Also had the main "jet" clogged too. Cleaned it and am going...
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    Need pitch and size for set screw

    "On my last trip out, I lost t "On my last trip out, I lost the set screw on my 270 that holds the prop cone. Does anyone know what size and pitch it is? I was just getting ready to take her out, and noticed it was gone!!!!! I need help fast, as I am trying to go out today!!!"
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    Anyone

    "Does anyone have any ideas or "Does anyone have any ideas or have used any products to insulate an engine cover? I am about to start construction in my interior, and was looking for advice on some type of spray foam or insulation that wil deaden the noise and be safe. Thanks in advance!!!!"
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