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    98 2130 Chaparral

    Any one out there with the same boat? I have a rpm gauge that is reading too high 1100-1200 idle and full throttle almost pegs out the guage. I know I am no where near the rpms it shows. Was working and just last two times out started acting strange. I am leading towards corrosion. Tapping the...
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    still only 40 seconds???

    Still trying to trouble shoot a problem with the boat only running for about 40 seconds and shutting down. I replaced the oil sending switch and the boat ran fine. After shut down after a few hours quits again.. I think the alt. is erratic supplying the power to the fuel pump after start??? The...
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    Checking Alternator

    What is the best way to check to see if your alternator is working?
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    5.0 Alpha quits after 40 seconds

    I have a 1998 5.0 Alpha in a 1998 Chaparral 2130. The engine has 200 hours. I just installed #1 battery and have a #2 battery which was installed from previous owner. Cleaned all the cables which took of the power off the boat. The battery switch works fine. Off,1,All,and 2 . Will start...
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