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    Rebuilding volvo 5.7 chev engine

    Hello everyone I am thinking about building a new motor for my 26 FT. HOURSTON I would be starting off with a marine block that has the one piece rear main. New pistons D shaped for the quenching effect as per Ricardos recommendation. Here is my question I am considering using aluminum chev fast...
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    Volvo duo props

    I have a VOLVO 280 duo prop out drive with the AQ 260 engime, I'm currently running B5 props and it is slightly over propped. Is it possible to use type D4 props to achieve propper WOT will these props fit? THANKS in ADVANCE Cheers
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    Might be running a little hot

    I have a 1980 26 FT HOURSTON GLASCRAFT with an AQ 260 engine and a VOLVO 280 DUO PROP with a closed cooling system. It runs well,but it does run at 180 degrees steady. Should I change to a 165 degree stat? Is it OK to use an automotive stat? THANKS IN ADVANCE. Cheers
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    purchasing a MSD

    Hi All, I'm thinking about buying an MSD box (multie spark discharge) marine of course.To improve engine performance, has anyone installed? Pros or cons are they worth the money. Thanks in Advance Cheers
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    Aq 260 hard starting

    I have an AQ 260 engine with the ROCHESTER 4 barrell carb. After sitting about a weeks time I have difficulty starting I normally give it a couple a shots on the throtle and leave it just under 1/4 throtle. It takes about 5 or 6 turns before she fires up. I always keep it tuned up there are no...
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    Replacing 280 duo prop

    Good day to all. I am a newbie to the forum .I have a 26 FT hourston glascraft with a volvo aq 260 and origanally came with a 280 sp.outdrive I've receintly changed the lower out to a duo prop WOW what a difference that made. My question is that i am slowly piecing together a 290 outdrive I...
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