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    No fire

    I have a 89 2.3L OMC I/O stern drive. I have power to every thing but no spark. Replaced coil, plugs and condenser. Still no spark. I took a new plug wire and plug and checked all 4 spots on the dist and nothing. Im trying to sell the boat and lost a deal do to it not running. Im open to any...
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    Water temp.

    I have a 89 Bayliner Capri CC with a 2.3l ford i/o. I have a question. My temp gauge quit working. I found a leak and fixed it. Now the temp gauge works. I noticed that while the boat ran on the muffs in the yard, the temp got to around 210-230 and then went down. I noticed alot of steam coming...
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    OMC Stern drive

    We sold our BR and bought a cabin cuddy. I noticed that the stern drive had water shooting out of the side from a hole. I looked at it the best i could and didnt notice any threds or any sign that a bolt had broke. The boat that we sold had the same motor and outdrive and it didnt do that. Is...
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    Vinal lettering

    Whats the best way to remove the vinal lettering from the bow?
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    I want to cut into some bump outs....

    Re: I want to cut into some bump outs.... Its just a box with a drain hole at the bottom.
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    I want to cut into some bump outs....

    I have a 89 bayliner capri with NO storage. The only storage is the ski locker in the floor. I was wondering if i could cut out a door up under the bow seats. I didnt know if it was made that way for a reason or if it was wasted space that i could take advantage of. I dont wat to ruine my old...
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    89 Bayliner Capri 2.3 L speed

    I have a 89 Bayliner capri 1950 with a 2.3L omc/ford with a cobra sterndrive. Can any one tell me what the speed should be on this boat. The GPS on my phone said 27mph. That was wide open. I want to know if that is good or do i have a prob. Thanks...
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    2.3l Cobra stern drive problem

    Hears the prob. I can put the mufs on in the yard and it will go into both gears fine, But when in the water its a diff ball game. F is fine, But R it sounds like its not enguaging all the way. All you hear is clicking, But the prop is turning. The more throtttle you give the louder the clicking...
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    Bilge pump wiring

    I need some info. I need to wire a pump and switch. The switch at the helm has 3 prongs on it. The pump is wired some what and both wires are hot. The wires on the switch are hot. I need to replace. Trying to get it the way its suposed to be. The switch is melted and the pump i have no idea yet...
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    Bildge Blowers

    I have a 89 Bayliner capri 1950. I need to install a bildge blower or two. The problem is that the vents and duct are still their. I dont know if im suposed to have two or one. All the forms ive found are split. One says use both vents to blow. The other say to use one to suck out the fuel fumes...
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    89 Bayliner Capri 2.3 L shifting probs

    I have a 89 Bayliner Capri with the 2.3l ford with the cobra stern drive. The boat will shift good in the water once maby twice and then it starts freezing up. I have to cut the boat off and fight to get it back into N. Then it will start all over. Does any one have any suggestions. Im new to...
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