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So here’s my dilemma! Took my ski to a performance shop to diagnose crank no start and backfires throws codes for crank positioning sensor!fast forward $600 later told compression 150 psi across all three timing is good etc etc told the ecu is bad! Buy new ecu $1100 and plus programming still no...
1994 Chaparral 2130 Just bought the boat! Filled boat up with 89 ethanol free gas! Po had engine rebuild with paperwork included and told me engine had 40 hours on it! LiL rough to start but starts and idles ok and revs up ok no back fire! But when I got go in drive anything over 2,000 rpm’s...
I’m not sure just ran like crap! Changed it to 15x17 prop from the 14 1/2 x 19 which was pretty used looking! Haven’t got to run it yet! Just want to be safe what to look for range wot when I do run it! Seen a graph for omc 5.0 which would be similar to mine I believe saying 4200-4600 rpm
Looking for help on the best prop for my boat! I have 1994 chaparral 2130! Currently I have a 14 1/2 x 19 but it looks beat! The boat runs slow and hard to plain! Called a marina and told them and they said to lower my pitch to 17! My friend gave me a omc 15x17 prop would this be a a good idea?