pugetsounder
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"OK I am looking at buying a b
"OK I am looking at buying a boat tomorrow. It is a 1978 Bayliner open bow with a VP280 outdrive and a AQ151 4 cyl. I went to look at it a couple of weeks ago but the starter conked out and would'nt turn over. The boat itself seems in pretty good shape. From what the guy selling it says it is not the original engine the shop guy told him it is an early 90's with freshwater cooling. The outdrive seems to work fine, easy shifting and all. One question I have is are these a fairly reliable engine? I've done some research on the outdrive and it seems they are one of the best out there. He said he got the engine running with the new starter and it starts up quick and runs smooth. I want to do some simple tests on it tomorrow before I take possession.
I plan on doing a compression test. What PSI range should I be looking for?
I plan on warming it up and checking out how the cooling system is performing.
I will check the water for oil and oil for water.
Is there anything else I should check for the engine?
What should I check on the outdrive? So far it shifts easy and spins but I haven't seen it run under power. I think for under $2000 it might be a pretty good boat if all checks out OK. The trailer is a really nice heavy duty EZ loader galvy with brakes.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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1990s AQ151 Volvo Penta with original 280 outdrive
"OK I am looking at buying a boat tomorrow. It is a 1978 Bayliner open bow with a VP280 outdrive and a AQ151 4 cyl. I went to look at it a couple of weeks ago but the starter conked out and would'nt turn over. The boat itself seems in pretty good shape. From what the guy selling it says it is not the original engine the shop guy told him it is an early 90's with freshwater cooling. The outdrive seems to work fine, easy shifting and all. One question I have is are these a fairly reliable engine? I've done some research on the outdrive and it seems they are one of the best out there. He said he got the engine running with the new starter and it starts up quick and runs smooth. I want to do some simple tests on it tomorrow before I take possession.
I plan on doing a compression test. What PSI range should I be looking for?
I plan on warming it up and checking out how the cooling system is performing.
I will check the water for oil and oil for water.
Is there anything else I should check for the engine?
What should I check on the outdrive? So far it shifts easy and spins but I haven't seen it run under power. I think for under $2000 it might be a pretty good boat if all checks out OK. The trailer is a really nice heavy duty EZ loader galvy with brakes.
Thanks for any suggestions.