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    Metal Boat Lettering

    Had a minor incident at the dock over the weekend (I don't want to talk about it 😫) and two of the letters in the Chaparral logo on my '94 2130 were knocked loose. Fortunately, they didn't go down to Davy Jones' locker. They were hanging on by a thread and I was able to pull them off. Trying...
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    What is this called and where to find?

    Thank you sir. This was driving me nuts, not even knowing what to search for!
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    What is this called and where to find?

    Found this on the floor of my Chaparral today under the starboard gunnel. There are a total of 4 of these that support the steering and throttle cables, wire loom and other miscellaneous wires going from the engine up to the console. I can see the screw where it broke off from. what the heck...
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    Steady Buzzer Sound

    Forgot to update this thread after finally figuring out the issue. There is a clip on the side of the engine block that holds up the wiring loom behind the alternator. The clip was loose enough to allow the loom to sag down, which caused the orange alternator wire to just barely rub up against...
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    Steady Buzzer Sound

    Thanks for the reply @Chris1956, but I see now I didn't describe the issue well enough. As soon as I reconnect the red starter cable to the battery, all the console lights/gauges come on. Its just as if I had turned the ignition key to the On position. After about 15 seconds, the buzzer comes...
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    Steady Buzzer Sound

    I have a 1994 Chaprarral 2130 Sport that I bought new and have kept it in my garage ever since I took delivery. I only boat in a freshwater lake, wash and clean it up after every trip, so this issue should not have anything to do with corrosion. The boat came with the 7.4L Mercruiser which...
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    Low Engine Water Temperature

    Yep, the alarm works fine. When the key is left in the "On" position for more than about 10 seconds, the alarm sounds. For grounding, I'm using an upainted side of the head of a bolt that holds down the thermostat assembly, which goes into the block. Since that works as a good ground for...
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    Low Engine Water Temperature

    I had a new 496 engine built for my 1994 Chaparral 2130, replacing the original 7.4L 0F282685. Although the motor is new, all the surrounding pieces were reused (seawater, fuel, power steering pumps, starter, etc.). The first day I took it out, everything seemed to be running normally...
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    Trailer Plug Disconnects

    On my 2010 F150 Supercrew w/towing package, there are two receptacles for trailer wiring connections. One for the 7(?) pin round connector, and one for the standard 4-pin connector. I use the 4-pin for my boat trailer. The problem I keep having is that after driving about 10 miles or so, the...
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    Anyone Recognize This Manufacturer's Stamp?

    Trying to find a replacement part for my bimini top. Its a 7/8" Stainless Steel Jaw Slide. The company I originally got it from said that they don't recognize the part, and that it did not come from them. The problem is that I ordered all the parts for this top when I bought the top from them 2...
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    3-Way Switch Wiring Question

    I've always done all the wiring on my boats and never had a problem, but this one has me pulling my hair out. I know I'm missing something obvious. I replaced my old bilge pump (two wires) with a new Rule 750 (3 wires). Decided to replace the old lighted on/off rocker switch on my panel with a...
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