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    Hook up remote starter switch?

    My engine (AQ131A) is out of the boat and on a pallet and I need to start it up using a remote starter switch. I cannot for the life of me remember how to hook up the two leads so that the engine not only turns over, but actually can start. Can anybody help me? Thanks.
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    Ready to fire up, but question first

    Getting ready to fire up my AQ131A on it's pallet. Still have to connect the battery plus connector to the solenoid and the minus to a ground point on the engine. Then connect a remote start switch. My question is this: Will the engine's ignition be "on"? In other words, as I turn the engine...
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    Does new one wire alternator also require ground wire?

    Ready to install a new Ebay alternator in place of the old Paris-Rhone on my AQ131A and my understanding is that all it takes is a one wire connection from the alternator to the large lug on the starter solenoid. However, in researching some past posts, some talk about also having a ground wire...
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    AQ131A engine wiring question

    I'm trying to figure out where the black wire connects to as I reassemble my engine. I think it connects to one of the poles on the breaker switch but am not sure. I've looked at wiring diagrams, but I'm an electrical idiot and am not sure what it shows. While I'm at it, I'd also like to ask...
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    Another way to find TDC on AQ131A?

    I've reassembled my engine and now need to set up the initial timing i.e. cam belt, crankshaft pulley etc and in order to do so correctly I need to find TDC on number one cylinder. Research says to put my finger over the sparkplug hole and turn the engine until I feel the pressure. Sounds good...
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    Stripped bolt. How to fix?

    I stripped this bolt while installing a new timing belt on my AQ131A. It holds the tensioner. I'm not sure what to do next. Can anyone suggest how this can be repaired? Thanks.
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    Space between PDS bearing seal and snap ring ok?

    As you can hopefully see in the attached picture, I ended up with a 1/8" gap between the seal and the snapring on my AQ131A. Does anyone know if that's ok? There's plenty of grease behind it.
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    Sealant on gasket for new water pump?

    Installing a new water pump and gasket on my AQ131A and I never seem to be clear on whether or not I should be adding gasket sealer to either side, both sides or not at all. Also, what type of sealer if so? I have both a high temp silicon sealer and also a can of Aviation Form a Gasket on hand...
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    Can carb be cleaned in place? 9.8 Nissan

    2009 Nissan 9.8 with little use is not starting after sitting for 3 months. Could have sworn that I ran it dry just before storing, but.... A shot of ether will fire it right up and I've verified that fuel is being delivered to the carb. So, the question would be, is there such a thing as...
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    Orientation of restrictor plate on Solex downdraft?

    This is the metal restrictor plate that fits between my Solex downdraft carb and the intake manifold. I didn't note the orientation of the plate when I took it off to rebuild the carb and the manual and parts drawing are difficult to ascertain. Looking straight down on it, does anyone know if...
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    AQ131A chokes up_next step advice needed

    AQ131A running fine in the San Juans, then began suddenly to choke up. Had to pump the throttle to keep it running and get home. Now at home, it starts but will not hold idlle or any rpms without violently pumping the throttle. Can rev it up to 3000 rpm but will not hold at any setting. Here's...
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    Installing distributor...help?

    I'm installing my now rebuilt distributor back into my AQ131A. I have lined up the camshaft pulley at 12:00 in relation to the valve cover and the crankshaft mark is at 0 degrees plus the rotor is pointing at the number one cylinder. I've verified that the #1 cylinder is at TDC. She wants to...
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    Need help understanding circuit breaker?

    My AQ131A has a large red reset button on the right hand side of the engine (facing it) and I assume that it's some sort of reset mechanism. What I'm wondering is this: Is there a fuse involved with it somewhere along the line? I hooked up a start switch between the battery and the solenoid...
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    Need to rephrase the timing question

    I have the AQ131A that has the base timing running at 15 degrees BTDC, that is to say that my timing light shows 13-15 degrees with the engine idling at around 800 rpm or so. As I've stated in a recent post, the engine runs great at this setting, starts great, runs great, does not overheat, no...
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    Interesting timing conundrum-AQ131A

    After months of engine work replacing bits and pieces, I finally was able to give my boat a good run and it seems to be running very well. However, I'm new to power boating and so I have to check all my assumptions against those who have experience. Here's the odd bit: Base timing on my engine...
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