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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I'm glad that you posted this because I didn't realize there were two different ratios between the upper and lower units. Like my other reply, I will look for separate units.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Thank you. Because of this, I am going to keep an eye out for a V6 lower unit; I like things stronger!
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    If the info I found is correct, I have a 21:21 ratio. My next question is being a 1988 model. How crucial is it to find exact model and serial numbers? I've read about various opinions. I took a screen shot on my phone, but it gives a security error, so I'll have to go on PC to get a pic to...
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Can I get opinions on this, please? The motor was just sold
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Not to sound native, I'm assuming a 4.3 will fit also? The one I found about 2 hours away is 400 from a 3.0. It's just the drive with no transom.
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Will a sterndrive from a 3.0 fit a 2.3?
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    3.0 volvo short or long block

    I personally don't know; that's why I suggested posting your question in the link I posted earlier. There will be people who there who are more apt to have a correct answer for you 😊 Click on it. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives.35/
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    3.0 volvo short or long block

    You might want to post your question on the Volvo forum in the engine and drives. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives.35/
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I was doing the same thing, but boy, did I miscalculate what I thought I needed! 🤯
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Lesson learned; saving a few bucks ain't always what it's cracked up to be. I should be an expert on that subject by now, but here we are. Probably still a day or two out to get the last bits of what I need in order to have the hoist functioning. Hopefully these good weather patterns hold up...
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's been many years since I was in a rebuilding project, but why do I always find something else that I need? These small things are killers! I now need the choke plate spring and spark arrestor stud..... Maybe one day the carpet will be ordered lol
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Unfortunately, here it's about 700 the last I checked, now that is bringing it whole (just the hull). I could chop it up but I don't need an additional project like that lol. My drive doesn't have any rust that I can tell but I did see a little bronze in the pan probably from the clutch dog. I...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Fuel Filter

    That filter was installed by a company that I bought the carburetor from, and I agree with you on not liking them. I just rebuilt my spare carburetor, it has the bronze filter with a spring inside it. My filter is much smaller than the one you have being a 2bbl for a 4 cylinder. I also have the...
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom rot

    Nice job! You need make sure you get the fiberglass clean! You need it that way to get the best adhesion.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to bring up a subject and evidence that if you have an older boat, don't neglect your fuel hoses. I gave each one the flex test as I hope you can see the old one was horrible; even the wire reinforcement was rusted badly.
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to mention the heater I bought for the garage that maybe some could use. I purchased it from Lowe's. It goes up to 80k BTU and uses propane.
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well it's rebuilt and came out better than expected and will give it some paint when it warms up.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Experiment

    Well, she's rebuilt, and I'm happy with the results. I'll give it some paint when it warms up.
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Restoring my boat

    Good morning 😊 I used Westleys Blech-White with warm water and a scrub brush. I liked using this because of the foaming action and was thicker, so to speak, so I could concentrate on the worst areas.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Next project. Free boat.

    You want to get to "clean" fiberglass, which means grinding out all old tabbing. When I was finished, I was staring at the hull, which had a pinkish/orange hugh. The reason I was told is that you get the best bond between the hull and new glass; that's where the strength comes from. I could tell...
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