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    Good or Bad idea for 50:1 fuel/oil mix winterizing

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    Good or Bad idea for 50:1 fuel/oil mix winterizing

    So this was my first time winterizing my VP (previous merc/carb enigine owner) and I removed the fitting to my fuel pump and put a line from 50:1 oil/fuel ration can to the fuel pump. Instead of removing fitting each year couldnt I add a valve and a T fitting to my existing fuel line and off...
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    Serpentine belt cross reference....is there one?

    New boat to me and I would like to start changing maintenance parts so I know the life of the parts that needs attention ever so often. I was looking for a cross reference chart for serpentine belts. I dont have my belt in front of me so I cant measure the length and I cannot find any length...
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    2010 5.7GI-J clicking/ticking noise

    Hello VP Gods, I dont write much but I have a sound that is stumping me. I have a 2009 VP 5.7GI-J with DP-S outdrive with 230hrs that I purchased last Labor Day weekend. She ran as smooth as I could want for the weekend. To winterize her I replaced her oil with Mobil 1 10W-30, outdrive...
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    Tight throttle response

    I have searched for answers but not sure were exactly were my answer is. I have a 2009 VP 5.7GI with DPS-A. While in gear the throttle controls are very stiff and to the point of having irregular speeds when towing and controlling speeds through tight turns. In throttle mode the level feels...
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    Looking for info: Gauge Wire....

    I did a search and found nothing specific to what I'm looking for. What gauge wire is going from the battery to the starter? I know there are two wires that go to the starter and I would like to replace both and all that I can to be honest. Right before I left the lake house I found my main...
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    Alpha One question on lower end

    Can I use the lower of of a different ratio out drive. My ratio is 1:47 and the lower end housing is beat up. I found a 2:00 out drive and was curious if i can just swap out lower ends or is part of the ratio gears in the lower end. Would i have to swap out internal parts to use the new lower...
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    Confused: Electric brakes for marine use?

    I have read a lot of posts and many people use electric brakes for freshwater use. But all trailer stores tell me i can not use electric brakes for marine use. I asked if there was a specific marine use electric brake parts but doesn't seem that way. So does electric brakes and marine use...
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    Quick Alternator Question

    Can a 55amp alternator be string enough to keep up with 2 batteries. One for the engine and a 29series battery for decent size stereo? Asking cause turnover efforts seems to slow and sluggish. I question if the batteries are charged enough to crank it over. Even after 20min run on the lake...
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    Upholstery Education

    I looked around for some details to the question: Do i need any special sewing machine to try and make my own seat covers? All my seats are functional but I changed the color or my boats color scheme and now some of the seats could use the change (get rid of teal). So i figured since all seats...
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    Question about sub placement

    I have a 1998 Bayline Capri 2050LS and i want to save weight from the rear and also space, but i was thinking of (2) 8" under each jump seat next to the dog house (engine cover) or possible 10-12" sub near the foot panel under the console. Now the 10-12" sub would be a free space sub so no need...
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    Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route

    Re: Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route I guess im miss guiding everyone with the way im asking my question and im sorry for that. -Freshwater only -Pics were to display design versus specific items to be used. I know the first pic is of BBC headers and i have SBC -NO...
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    Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route

    Re: Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route okay this is what i was thinking. now since (above pic) this is $2k i wanted to know what makes this worth $2k when you could get a pair of these (pic below) Turn these upside down, add fittings to the bottom (flow water) and...
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    Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route

    Re: Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route so as i was getting al types of info from my thread i got a picture from a big engine setup.....now this is were i got my question, could a exhaust setup like this be connected to factory y-pipe then channel down to the prop. As i...
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    Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust route

    Can a dry exhaust be routed through the prop exhaust routeAnyone go from a wet to a dry exhaust and still channel exhaust through OEM route versus thru hull? I was looking for at engine dB info Anyone have a video or sound clip (from the engine compartment, NOT exhaust sound) of dry exhaust on...
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    Rebuild Plans

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    Rebuild Plans

    So as I have learned that street engine smarts do not really apply well to marine engine smarts, so i thought i would ask were can some benefits be applied to gain any performance while keeping reliability? Plans on taking older 5.7L boring 0.030 over and rods/piston upgrade at least, same...
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    Classified section

    Why does iboats have a parts section in the classified section so people can swap used parts? One mans junk is another mans treasure.
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    1998 Capri 2050 LS rear section config.

    Hello everyone. Long story short i disassembled my 98 Capri 2050 LS, i got word im being deployed and been away A LOT on training. I finally got a break and now going to reassemble my capri and i have all the rear section pieces that complete the seat area and section and i can not remember how...
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