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    SP Drive Dipstick and Drain Plug

    I have an SP outdrive and every time I go to check the oil and/or drain the drive I have to wrestle with the drain/fill plugs. The OEM plugs are slotted and the screwdriver usually pops out of the slot several times before I can break it loose. This tends to chew up the soft aluminum slot...
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    Ricardo and El Pescador your opinion would be appreciated

    A few weeks ago I started a new thread titled "AQ151 Rebuild" kimcrwbr1 was nice enough to help but I've been hoping Ricardo and/or El Pescador would also offer their input. No such luck so I'll try it this way. Would you be so kind to respond to the original thread or this one if you prefer...
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    AQ151 Rebuild

    Well last summer my one of my trusty 1989 AQ151C twins told me it is time for a rebuild. I've done heads several times but low compression on #4 told me I need to rebuild the lower end. I found a rebuilder in Indiana that seemed to be knowledgeable so I sent them an engine. They said they had...
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    Looking for a "V" camshaft

    I'm trying to locate a V camshaft for my 1989 AQ151C engine rebuild project. As I've learned from El Pescador, that engine has a V cam. I'm looking to build a spare head so I need that cam. Anyone know where I can find one?
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    Fluctuating Compression Test

    Here is a problem I don't understand. My 4 cylinder volvo penta AQ151C engine quit running the other day. I thought the problem was the head so I got a rebuilt one and put it back together. It seems to be doing the same thing: The motor won't start. I did a compression tens and When I turn...
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    Wacky Tach 1989 AQ 151 C

    I have twin 1989 AQ151C I/Os. They have engine alarms connected to oil pressure and water temp senders on the engines. The alarm horn oscillates (beep, beep, beep rather than a steady tone) When I turn on the ignition, before the motor starts, the tachometer pegs with every beep. Once the...
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    ID U-Joints

    I'm trying to identify a Volvo Penta U-joint. It came in two boxes, Both Volvo Penta, one inside the other. The outer box shows part number 3860232. The inner box (that holds the U-Joint has part number 3860225! I did a Google Search and 3860225 only came up on one site...
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