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    volvo 270 leaks oil after u-joint bellows replacement

    I took my 270 outdrive in for service after noticing milky water mixed oil dripping from a small leak in my universal bellows. They replaced the bellows and u-joints and o rings and seals. When I picked it up I noticed some oil had dripped down the side of the upper unit. The mechanic...
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    Volvo aq125270 steering play

    "Hints and suggestions on gett "Hints and suggestions on getting some of the play out of my steering that I notice a low speeds. How much tolorance is normal. When you move the outdrive by hand,their is a little play.How hard is it to replace bushings of bearings that might be involved. Where...
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    Best choices for repowering 1983 Bayliner Explorer w Alaska Blkhd

    "My beloved Explorer has be ru "My beloved Explorer has be running great and has taken me out over the Grays Harbor Bar and back many times safely. I do know that the boat is underpowered a bit, it was made back in the last gas crunch,and is stingy on fuel. I'm starting to plan on the direction...
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    AQ125a 270 Bayliner2270 Engine Problems

    "Took a cruise yesterday for t "Took a cruise yesterday for the 2nd time out this season. Engine seemed to run fine. Had recently converted my distributor to electronic ignition. Fine tuned the timing a little bit under way, so it would not ping under acceleration with a heavy load. Everything...
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    Many thanks for overheating problemAQ125a270

    "Thanks to everyone here for t "Thanks to everyone here for the tips and advice on troubleshooting my aq125a/270 overheat problem. It turned out to be the intake fitting on my 270. Now runs at 200F at planning speeds. Still weeps a little antifreeze, maybe a tablespoon over a few hour...
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