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  1. jackd1023

    Installing coupler

    I am replacing the engine in my Chaprral Sunests, I am installing a new 7.4 liter, the flywheel is already installed on the engine with bolts, I have a new coupler ob I have to remove the bolts, would I be better off installing studs if so what size, or purchasing longer grade 8 bolts and run...
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    1999 Chaparral Sunesta 232 VP sx duoprop

    Hi all, it has been a while. I purchased this boat in Florida, real cheap.... Only 185 Hours on boat and drive. I know the engine was bad as it sat on a lift for 6 years and they never drained the water out of the block or the manifolds. Engine was locked major rust in 2 cylinders due to...
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    98 mercruiser 4.3 Webber 4 barrel dying

    Like post says, motor will run hesitate, sputter , rev , then die. Has electric fuel pump, put power to it it pumps every time, put a voltmeter on it and seems to have constant power while running. Changed fuel water separator checked no water, checked check valve, pick up tube, clean no...
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    Volvo penta sx trim manifold removal

    Like post says I cannot get trim manifold off, lines were corroded , I cut ends went to take off ends and threads came with it. I took off the nut , can't get anything inside to remove the inner lines. There has to be a trick..... thanks in advance
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    Alpha one gen 2 drive oil leak

    I have a alpha one gen 2 that is leaking drive oil into u joint bellow, It pressure tests good, any ideas? Getting frustrated
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    new engine Crate motor??? 5.7 Gm

    Can I order a new crate motor from JEGS? If so which one, truck? what will have a similar cam? I will change head gaskets, it seems weird that I can purchase a new engine way cheaper than a rebuilt,,,,,,,, Advise appreciated
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    what manual should i purchase?

    I have a 97 Chaparral sunesta, looking for a good manual, suggestions? Repair Manual with tolerances etc.. Thanks in advance
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    Volvo Penta 5.7 GL Drive will not come off

    Hi , new to me project boat Chaparral sunesta 232. Trying to pull the drive so I can pull the engine. Shift cable disconnected, rams disconnected, six bolts off. This thing wont budge, I don't want to break anything. I tried using the rams to no avail, Please any advise would be greatly...
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    Inflatable tube seam repair ?'s

    Over the years we have accumulated many inflatables, most well over $400.00 I am careful and dry and put in totes in garage when not in use. I seem to have a problem with some of the seams cracking on two tubes. They are both "half pipes" one one person and one two. I have only used them 4...
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    Honda 90hp carb engine kicking into safe mode

    This is a friends boat and am lost. Ser# BF90A4LRTA 2004 honda 90hp 4 stroke carb. It is getting an intermittent alarm while at WOT. Changed plugs, filters, drive oil, engine oil, Impeller, as part of maintenance. They were still getting an alarm and kicking into "safe mode" I advised...
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    Mercruiser no forward..

    I have a 2001 Mercruiser 5.0 Alpha one gen 2 1.62 gears. Cannot get the boat off the lift shift lever is very hard to move, goes into reverse but when I throttle the engine dies, will not shift into forward until 1500-2000 rpm tried adjusting and no matter where the shift cable is it tends...
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    96 Chaparral 5.0 302mpi volvo. hard start, dies

    This is my neighbors boat, this weekend he finally got it in the water. Started fine on muffs, checked for leaks, good to go.....until.... he launched ( ran great) got about +-1 mile then sputtered and died. Would start idle rough then die as soon as in gear, I towed him in. Things I...
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    Ok Getting ready to rehab my Spectrum Some ????s

    The time has come..... TINNY Floor getting soft, temp repairs to get me though winter fishing failing UGGGG!! 1996 Spectrum 1800 sport... Here is the issue before I start ripping into it, My garage is full of quads, waverunners, tools, golf cart Admirals Xmas crap and Admirals car..... So this...
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    repower, need help with pitch

    1995 Chaparral 1930, 2500lbs aprox 5.0 (250 hp)alpha one gen 2 1.62 gears now have aluminum black max prop 19 pitch 3 blade comes out of hole like a champion Hitting rev limiter at WOT 4800 RPM (Spedo inop, phone gps would not give me speed) I like the hole shot but while trimmed out...
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    Repower 5.0 Mercruiser question

    Ok will try to make this short and sweet I have a 96 Chaparral 1930 5.0 Mercruiser Alpha one gen 2 , The boat ran on this spring and sucked water. Hydrolocked and blew teeth off the flywheel. I ran into a deal on a 2007 boat that was burned BAD!! Boat had 60 Hours (according to service week...
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    Alpha one gen 2 Gimbal ring replacement

    Hello, I need to replace my gimbal ring. I craced off one one of the "ears" that holds the ram. I have the new ring and new bellows gaskets. I recently lost my job and need to sell the boat. I dont have a lot of cash to buy the manual, can someone please help me out here. I tried to look...
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    1997 yam 40, overheat, steaming

    Hello, working on this Yam 40 hp for my neighbor. I installed a new impeller and new thermostat because of overheating. It is still overheating. it pees, then steams, pees then steams...etc, while underway. On fake a lake..(MUFFS) it is fine. I am going to backflush the system, it is...
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    1999 Yamaha 40hp Locked up??

    My neighbor has a 1999 Yamaha 2 stroke 40 hp, He took out on the lake for the first time this year he got a few miles and it quit. I tried to pull by hand (rope under the cover) Locked solid. I pulled the plugs and they looked good thought maybe vapor lock, But with the plugs out still...
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    1996 merc 75 with no spark

    Hello everyone, I have the above mentioned engine SER # OG227090 Was loading boat onto trailer and it died at 3k rmp, was a bear to restart but it did and idled, I was launching the boat yesterday and it didnt want to start. Finally it fired and idled then all of a sudden it died and would...
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    Difference PD V1 and V2?

    Hello, I was wondering the differience between Minn Kota Power drive and the PD v2? What year was the "switch" Will auto pilot work on V1? Thanks
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