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    AQ series drives/ Power steering to Hydraulic-non power steering???

    Have a 290 DP with rack steering at helm/ power steering assist cylinder at outdrive. (lots of slack, especially at "no-wake" speeds which exaggerates side to side motion- constantly steering back and forth to keep going straight) Considering going to a Seastar or Hynautic type system. Any...
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    AQ series flywheel caveats- sbc

    Been away from this board for a while, on quest for an engine build. Any difference in flywheels for sbc with 1 pc rear seal vs. 2 pc rear seal besides the mounting holes and the 1 pc seal flywheel has a balance spec to compensate for the 1 pc. seal/ no counterweight? (the external weight on a...
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    Mercruiser Small block serial # location

    I am looking for the location of a Mercruiser serial # or other nomenclature that would be on a GM 5.7 liter engine I am working on. Late 80's to early 90's era. Unfortunately , there was no sheet metal - oil pan/valve covers etc. that came with this long block. It is painted black with...
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    Prestolite electronic ignition testing 1998 5.7 L

    '88 Aq271C- 5.7 GM Have a Prestolite Distributor with mechanical advance and electronic ignition module in distributor. Is the gap of 8 tooth wheel and tiny sensor critical? Is there a procedure for testing this module for function? Are these modules still available? I also read...
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    Cam change. Anyone with experience? Thoughts? 1988 5.7

    88 AQ271C- 5.7 GM Anyone have any experience with installing different cams for more performance in GM SBC? Also, any info that my engine has roller lifters? The valve covers have the four center mounting bolts. Have Dennis Moores' "Chevy small block performance" book in hand, on...
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    Mechanical advance springs 1988 5.7

    "88 AQ271C. (GM 5.7 with Prestolite electronic ign.) While checking distributor, noticed that the two centrifugal advance springs appear to be of different strength. Is this correct? two stage advance? John
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    Cam profile / AQ271 1988 5.7 L

    Is there a reference to the stock cam profile to a '88 AQ271c ? (5.7/ 350 gm small block) Interested in possibly installing a different cam and possibly roller lifters/rockers. Anyone with experience in this type of endeavor? Looked at Jegs site and seems most of their marine cams are...
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    F series props / C series interchange?

    Will the F series props fit on a DP drive? Looking for C-6 props and wondering...... Thanks, John
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    Parts origin........

    Assembling parts for my 290 swap in the future and upon recieving the parts........ I am finding the parts are made all over! I found a decent deal on 3 PDS shaft seals, all Volvo Brand. (Only need two, but got all three for a good price) One was from Sweden Second was from Germany...
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    4 cyl. vs V-8 U-joints/ shaft assembly

    On a 290 outdrive; Is there a structural difference in the 4 cylinder u-joint assembly versus a v-8 assembly? i.e., are the u-joints different?
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    Oil filters,V-8

    Any advantage in using the tall oil filter vs standard oil filter on the V-8? (AQ271) I have the tall (PH13 - I believe) now and will be changing oil soon, in need of new filter........ PH30 is the short one. Thanks, John
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    Transom Mount O-rings

    Replacing transom mount (290) and previously asked Q's about o-rings in drive...... What about o-rings that seal to transom, is there any special procedure or sealant to be used in conjunction with? Can old o-rings be used? I noticed Volvo has a complete outdrive o-ring/ seal kit, does it...
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    290 transom mount swap bs

    "290 DP transom mount is being "290 DP transom mount is being swapped out and when I remove collar and then nuts from inside transom, what will support the aft of engine? V-8 AQ271c (gm 350) Appears that engine has two forward mounts and transom shield actually supports back of engine...
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    Difference of DP SP lurication bs

    "I have a 290 DP that is going "I have a 290 DP that is going to swapped with a 290SP. Then I 'm gong to swap lowers to be a DP again..... The Dp uses gearlube typically and the Sp uses motor oil. When I swap these drives out do I need to check anything internal or swap anything internal...
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    Upperlower sealant

    "What alternatives or substitu "What alternatives or substitutes can be used for sealing the upper to lower on a Volvo 290? (270/280's too) I see a problem with using like say, Permatex #2? Would silicone sealant be ok? Do the O-rings absolutely need to be re-newed? Are O-rings from...
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    2 AQ151bs enough to push a 26b 5200 lb boat

    "Considering a Baha 26' ex "Considering a Baha 26' express cruiser with twin 4 cylinders..... Owner states that full use of trim tabs when coming up on plane is needed.... Should I expect that this is a sign of an under power condition in such a boat? Or should I consider such a boat of this...
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    Deck fill

    "Is there supposed to be a gas "Is there supposed to be a gasket on my metal deck fuel fill? (gas, with a no-key cap, raised splash guard around about 2/3rds) (no gasket or o-ring present) Thanks, John"
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