Logo
FULL SITE MENU

Search results

  1. M

    AQ 151 fuel consumption

    "anyone know what rate of fuel "anyone know what rate of fuel consumption is at 2,200 RPM's and again at 3,000 RPM's? I have this engine installed in a Bayliner explorer 27' foot. What should my cruising RPM's be for this motor. Has 270 outdrive"
  2. M

    AQ 151 oil pressure

    "I bought a used AQ 151 and it "I bought a used AQ 151 and it seems to run up around 70 pounds oil pressure at cruising speed (2,800 RPM) Seems high to me if I really wind her up it will peg the needle to 80 pounds which is the highest the guage goes. Maybe I got use to the old tired engine I...
  3. M

    How many VP outdrives models work with 4 cylinder

    "I am trying to figure out whi "I am trying to figure out which model I have. It came off AQ 145 I think. It came from a houseboat.. I know there is a 270,280 is there any other models that would have gone with a 4 cylinder?"
  4. M

    4 cylinder VP outdrive

    I bought a AQ 145 I believe. 4 I bought a AQ 145 I believe. 4 Cylinder It came with a outdrive. I just wanted engine. This was setup on a big houseboat. The outdrive looks bigger than my 270 I think all parts are there except bellhousing which broke taking engine out. Can anyone guess...
  5. M

    VP 270 outdrive

    Top speed is 10-12 MPH with AQ Top speed is 10-12 MPH with AQ 151 Boat is 26' Foot Explorer. I have seen other Explorers running AQ 131 and topping out at 18 MPH some claim 22 MPH. Now I am wondering if I may have wrong prop. If someone knows proper pitch I need for more top speed. I run...
  6. M

    Shifting problem

    VP 270 outdrive. Experience p VP 270 outdrive. Experience problem sometimes I will shift to forward but it wont go in gear just revs up. I can always shift to reverse and move but have to keep shifting forward to reverde till it finally will go into gear. I dont think problem is on outdrive...
  7. M

    Water temp on AQ 151

    is 195 still in safe operating is 195 still in safe operating range for water temp
  8. M

    Ignition key not starting AQ 151

    I turn my key but only hear on I turn my key but only hear one faint click sound Battery fully charged. I do get the guages working with key. I took ground wire off and cleaned where it grounds to boat. I can start engine if I use a knife blade on starter. Do I most likely have a bad...
  9. M

    AQ 151 wont crank just clicking

    It has been sitting two months It has been sitting two months and I tried to start but wont crank at all. I put in a new battery. Same thing just clicking. I made sure in neutral. All 12 Volt accesories work. I noticed ground wire from battery to down around motor mount looks corroded from...
  10. M

    AQ 151 wont crank over

    I have not started in over two I have not started in over two months. When I tried to start it just have faint click sound like selonoid. I put jumper cables too battery but it still did not crank. I did make sure boat was in neuteral.
  11. M

    How often to start engine durring off season

    In Florida its too hot in summ In Florida its too hot in summer for boating. And I have not started it since Memorial day weekend I have to keep in dry storage with no access to a water hose. Can I just put in some stabilizer in gas and be ok for a month or two at a time without running it?
  12. M

    Marina gas

    I was told by the mechanic tha I was told by the mechanic that installed my AQ 151 that the marina gas has special stuff in it to clean valves or condition them. He recommended that gas over buying gas say 7-11 is this true or is there not much difference? Gas at marina is I believe 93 octane...
  13. M

    AQ 211

    Did Volvo produce an AQ 211? Did Volvo produce an AQ 211? If so is it a chevy V-6?
  14. M

    Need any AQ 120 parts

    I just wanted to let everybody I just wanted to let everybody know I am parting out my old AQ 120 after what seems like a blown head from running hot. I will discount price for anyone from this forum. Just mention your user name to me if you win auction All parts can be found under "Volvo...
  15. M

    AQ 151 engine RPM range

    "Well I finally got this engin "Well I finally got this engine installed in my Bayliner Explorer 2670 and it runs perfect. Now I was wondering how much to wind it up to. This is my first inboard boat. The AQ 151 came from a 50' foot houseboat I cruised it at 2,200 RPMs which is slow in my...
  16. M

    Swaping engine

    How long should a shop take to How long should a shop take to remove my AQ 120 and replace with AQ 151 I am using same outdrive Is 5 hours about right?
  17. M

    Volvo 270 outdrive

    How much can I get for the 270 How much can I get for the 270 outdrive. It came off a AQ 151. I need to sell fast if anyone interested I can list on EBAY
  18. M

    AQ 151

    "I have a chance to buy an AQ "I have a chance to buy an AQ 151 engine for 1,500 with outdrive. The marina told me it came from a 50 foot houseboat. With 400 hours. Is this a good engine? It will be replacing my AQ 120 in my Bayliner Explorer. They both 4 cylinder but I am hoping the 151 will...
  19. M

    AQ120

    OK now I believe I found what OK now I believe I found what happened. I notice exhaust flapper just above prop has no screen. I can put 3 fingers in the flapper. Now after I backed up 300 feet against current on river and shortly after I get water come up through carb. What is most likely...
  20. M

    Rebuild AQ 120

    "Is it possible to rebuild thi "Is it possible to rebuild this engine with new pistons,rings,valves,timing belt. And what is the cost for just parts if I attempt to do labor myself??????"
Back
Top