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    Reposting question re idle issue Penta with Solex carb

    I am reposting this question here as the original posting was likely not getting any views due to where it was posted (can I swap my solex carb...) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Just following up on this constant idle issue. I...
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    Can I swap Solex carbs on my aq131a?

    1986 Capri Volvo aq131a, Penta outdrive, older Solex carb. After wasting hours (spread across weeks) trying to get the boat to idle, I decided to pay for a mobile boat mechanic to come by and set things right. So, after adjustments, swapping the old gas with some new stuff, checking things over...
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    AQ131 carb float adjustment?? is this required?

    Penta aq131, new plugs, wires, coil, cap, rotor, carb rebuild. I have the above model with the older Solex carb. Rebuilt the thing twice and I just could not get it to idle. My son and I were cleaning up things yesterday and took another look at the carb. We could get the boat to start and rev...
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    AQ131a with Solex carb (old style) just won't stay running unless at 2000 rom

    Old info for some but I am having an issue with the Solex carb. Details: Bought this Bayliner Capri (86) to clean up, our first boat. Inboard Volvo engine. Penta aq131A model with Solex carb, identified as "old" style the boat started but idles roughly so we purchased and replaced: Ignition...
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