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    Engine removal

    "I'm not going to do this "I'm not going to do this right away, but I am going to remove my 1978 5.0 engine/280 outdrive. My manual says to remove the engine with bellhousing intact by removing the outdrive and clamping rings first. Is this so? I can't just disconnect the engine fromt the...
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    Water through shift cable

    "I finally discovered my water "I finally discovered my water leak. It's coming out of the hose that carries the shift cable through the transom shield. What's the fix on this? 1978 280 drive. Also, I am thinking of replacing my 305 with a 350. The 305 is an AQ225D. Will I use the same...
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    AQ225D blow by

    "I just purchased a 78 Fiberfo "I just purchased a 78 Fiberform with AQ225D/280. I like these old boats. Engine had a burnt valve so I had the heads rebuilt and installed an Edlebrock Performer intake and carb. Runs like an absolute champ!...but I am getting an inordinate amount of blow by. I...
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    Exhaust bellows

    will a volvo part #875828-6 wo will a volvo part #875828-6 work on a 280 outdrive? Sierra #18-2757. It is the one with the flapper valve in it. I'm thinking of buying it but not if it won't work.
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    Water leaking into boat

    "I have about 20-30 gallons of "I have about 20-30 gallons of water per hour getting into my boat. I've checked everywhere for damage to the hull and there isn't any that I can find. What are the most likely suspects with the 280 outdrive? ...and what is that little hose that comes out of...
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