Volvo Penta Stern Drive GM 305 V8 (AQ200C/D/F, AQ211A, AQ225C/D/F, AQ231A, 500, 501) (1968 - 1993) Clymer

This Volvo marine manual is 488 pages.

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CHAPTER ONE / GENERAL INFORMATION
Manual organization / Warnings, cautions and notes / Torque specifications / Engine operation / Fasteners / Lubricants / Gasket sealant / Galvanic corrosion / Propellers / Specifications

CHAPTER TWO / TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
Safety first / Basic hand tools / Test equipment / Service hints / Special tips / Mechanicâ??s techniques / Specifications

CHAPTER THREE / TROUBLESHOOTING
Starting system / Charging system / Ignition system / Engine performance / Engine overheating / Engine oil pressure indicator / Engine oil leaks / Engine noises / Fuel system / Cooling system / Specifications

CHAPTER FOUR / LUBRICATION, MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Pre-operational checks / Starting checklist / Post-operational check list / Cooling system flushing / Sea water cooling system / Fresh water cooling system / Engine maintenance and lubrication / Engine oil level check / Engine oil and filter change / Fuel filter service / Gasoline engine fuel filters / Diesel engine fuel filters / Diesel fuel system venting / Fuel line check / Fuel quality / Carburetor flame arrestor / Battery service / Drive belt condition and tension / Power steering pump service / Sea water pump service / Sea water strainer service / Closed cooling system / Diesel engine air filters / Stern drive lubrication / Stern drive lubricant level check / Stern drive lubricant change / Timing belt adjustment (OHC engine) / Zinc anode check and replacement / Gasoline engine tune-up / Valve adjustment / Compression check / Ignition system check / Spark plugs / Distributor cap, wires and rotor / Contact breaker point replacement Breaker point gap adjustment / Ignition timing / Carburetor inspection and adjustment / idle speed and mixture adjustment / Multiple carburetor synchronization / Solex carbs / Zenith Stromberg carbs / Diesel engine tune-up / Marine vs. automotive parts /

CHAPTER FIVE / LAY-UP, COOLING SYSTEM AND FITTING OUT
Lay-up / Cooling system draining / Cooling system refilling and flushing / Fitting out / Specifications

CHAPTER SIX / VOLVO PUSHROD ENGINES
Removal installation / Rocker arm cover / Intake exhaust manifolds / Crankshaft pulley and vibration damper / Timing gear cover and seal / Rocker arm shaft / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Piston/connecting rod assembly / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Flywheel cover / Rear main bearing flange seal / Cylinder block / Core plugs / Specifications

CHAPTER SEVEN / VOLT OVERHEAD CAM ENGINES
Removal installation / Valve cover / Intake exhaust manifold / Crankshaft pulley and outer guide plate / Timing belt and cover / Crankshaft pulley and sprocket / Camshaft sprocket / Intermediate shaft sprocket / Crankshaft front oil seals / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Piston/connecting rod assembly / Intermediate shaft / Crankshaft / Flywheel / Flywheel cover / Rear main bearing flange seal / Cylinder block / Core plugs / Specifications

CHAPTER EIGHT / GM V6 AND V8 ENGINES
Removal installation / Rocker arm cover / Intake exhaust manifold / Heat exchanger / Sea water pump / Crankshaft pulley and harmonic balancer / Front cover and seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Rocker arm assemblies / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Piston/connecting rod assembly / Crankshaft / Rear main oil seal / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plugs / Specifications

CHAPTER NINE / FORD V8 ENGINES
Removal installation / Rocker arm cover / Intake exhaust manifold / Crankshaft pulley and vibration damper / Front cover and seal / Timing chain and sprockets / Rocker arm assemblies / Camshaft / Oil pan / Oil pump / Cylinder head / Valves and valve seats / Piston/connecting rod assembly / Crankshaft / Rear main bearing oil seal / Flywheel / Cylinder block / Core plugs / Specifications

CHAPTER TEN / FUEL SYSTEM
Flame arrestor / Carburetors / Fuel pump and anti-siphon devices / Fuel lines / Specifications

CHAPTER ELEVEN / COOLING SYSTEM
Thermostat / Engine circulating pump / Sea water pump / Cooling system maintenance / Oil cooler / Specifications

CHAPTER TWELVE / ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Battery / Charging system / Starting system / Ignition system / Specifications

CHAPTER THIRTEEN / STERN DRIVE REMOVAL, INSTALLATION AND UPPER GEAR HOUSING OVERHAUL
Stern drive / Upper gearcase / Universal joint / Shift cover / Upper gear housing intermediate housing clearance / Specifications

CHAPTER FOURTEEN / LOWER GEAR HOUSING OVERHAUL
Propeller / Lower gear housing / Lower gear housing/intermediate housing clearance / Specifications

CHAPTER FIFTEEN / FORK AND MOUNTING COLLAR
Intermediate housing and steering fork / Mounting collar (transom shield) / Specifications

CHAPTER SIXTEEN / TILT AND TRIM SYSTEMS

INDEX

WIRING DIAGRAMS

Models covered:
Volvo Pushrod Engines:
AQ105A, AQ115A/B, AQ130C/D (4-cylinder)
AQ165A, AQ170A/B/C (6-cylinder)
Volvo Overhead Cam Engines:
AQ120B, AQ125A/B, AQ131A/B/C/D, AQ140A, AQ145A/B, AQ151A/B/C, AQ171A/C, 230, 250, 251 (4-cylinder)

Ford Engines:
302 V8 (AQ190A), 351 V8 (AQ240A)

GM Engines:
229 V6 (AQ175A)
262 V6 (AQ205, 430, 431, 432, 434)
305 V8 (AQ200C/D/F, AQ211A, AQ225C/D/F, AQ231A, 500, 501)
307 V8 (AQ200A/B, AQ225A/B)
350 V8 (AQ225A/B, AQ260A, AQ271A/C, AQ280A, AQ290AAQ311A/B, 570, 571, 572)
454 V8 (740)

Stern Drives:
200, 250, 270, 275, 280, 290, SP, Duoprop