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  1. a1machinista1

    We pick up our 1991 310 sundancer this Sunday

    We have been waiting a few weeks for our 1991 310 and it looks like Sunday may be the day. We bought this for a discounted price after we had it surveyed and found out that there was about $18,000 in repairs needed. So this is a list of what has been done in the last few weeks at the repair...
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    Help me pick the correct inverterset up.

    We just bought a 1991 Sea Ray 310. So I will try to make this simple, It has a fridge that im guessing is about 5-7 amp draw, a microwave that is 1000 watt, a central vacuum system ( not sure of draw but Im thinking its alot, 10????), it has a 6 gallon water heater, GPS, Sonar, 40 mile radar...
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    1990 evinrude 28hp SPL idle and ignition timing

    Ok I will try to make this simple. I need some information on this outboard. I will be getting a manual but the local boat shop just took $800 from me so its going to be a couple weeks. So I need to know if anyone knows the idle speed? And what timng should be at that idle speed? Also what is...
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    rpms, props, mph

    Hello all and thanks for any help in advance. I need some info so I can research different set ups in an attempt to find the "sweet spot" in our boat. It is a 1992 seaswirl spyder 20' 6". It has a direct drive 351 commander with a 1:1 velvet drive.. We took the boat out today and it ran great...
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    gel seal or rtv black?

    Im working on an L drive and im ready to re-install the lower unit. Do I mate the pieces with gel seal or rtv. Im not really a big fan of rtv! But ive never rebuilt a lower unit either, So what is the general concensus??
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    water pump question

    1991 90hp force Is there a seal in the impellar housing under the impellar cup? This is one thing i forgot to take a picture during tear down.
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    Anyone here have a bayliner L-drive

    Hello I need to see a few pictures of an L-drive, I did not disassemble this boat and I need to see where the trim pump mounts. Also need to see fuel line routing. Oh it is a 1991 capri 17' 90hp
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    ok the engine is in!! NOW I could use a little help??

    Its a 1991 90hp L drive bayliner capri I need to figure out where a few things go! If you have a picture of the powerhead installed in an L drive EDIT:. or maybe a link to a diagram or picture??? I guess I really just need to figure out where the trim pump/res mounts? A picture would be...
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    Ill pay $10 cash via usps for pictures

    Ill pay $10 cash for three pictures, I need a front view, and both side views of a 1991 force L drive powerhead 90hp (prefer) installed in the boat. I just assembled the powerhead and I need to see where a few things go!! Cash anywhere in the U.S.... This is what I have so far.. It goes in the...
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    I need pictures 1991 90hp powerhead

    I recieved this boat as a gift, so to speak. I have assembled most of the powerhead but i dont want to proceed until I am sure that im in the ball park. The pwerhead was disassembled when i recieved it. So far so good I can not figure out where the soleinoid mounts.. does anyone have a picture...
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    advise along the way? 1991 90hp reassembly

    Im going to start the assembly of the powerhead and lower unit. I am a capable automotive engine machinist but I have never claimed to know much about 2 stroke engines. I am going to start with the L.U. as im still waiting for piston rings. all bushings,bearings,shafts and the like have been...
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    why cant I use engine frequently asked questions

    It says I dont have the right to use this forum??????? Is it because I ACCIDENTLY asked a question in the wrong forum???
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    how to improve a two stroke

    Im working on a 1991 force 90hp the hours are low on this boat and since I am tearing down the engine to replace some seals and bearings, I might as well see if i can improve this two stroke.. But I am two stroke inexperianced... what are some PROVEN methods of increasing torque in a two...
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    I picked up the engine today,feeling very good

    Steve the P.O. called me this morning and said he dug it all out, SO I think I ended up with a very workable situatuion.. First off the good, He had bought a good amount of gaskets the day he tore the motor down, also had new 90 oil for the lower end, and new bearings and seals for the engine...
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    what model is my boat??

    Ok I recieved this boat and I never really asked much about it before it was givin to me.I assumed it was a 17' but someone on here told me to round up and the title says 17' 10" but doesnt give a model# like 1750 cr cl xr ???? or if it is an 18' 1820?? or what??? the title has a serial # and...
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    what length is my boat

    I just recieved a 1991 capri length on title says 17' 10" so is my boat a 17' or an 18'
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    ok i asked, now help me through it please

    ok since this is in a diff catagory ill give the short version. this boat was givin to me 2 weeks ago. The P.O. (steve) bought it new in 1991. In 1995 the boat sat 6-8 wekks with no cover and plug in hull. He pulled powerhead, had boat cleaned and stored covered since, I have been told that I...
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    ok Im really a newbie advise please

    Re: ok Im really a newbie advise please Oh and In no way is this an investment. The boat was givin to me, so in the end if I get a season or two out of it, I could break even:confused: Oh and heres a pic
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    ok Im really a newbie advise please

    Ok long story gonna make it short, A friend gave me a 1991 bayliner capri 17 ft, it has the force outdrive and not sure what engine yet? heres the story, he bought it new in 91, and in 96 he left the hull plug in and the top was left off for 2 months. (death in his family) boat filled up with...
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