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    Transducer mounting for a Helix 5

    Just purchased a Helix 5 DI GPS. Trying to figure out the best place to mount the transducer. Boat is an 04 Caravelle 187. Here are a couple pics of the stern. I was thinking of mounting it next to the speedo pick up. Thanks for info.
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    Progressive pitch props

    Trying to find out what company makes and sells these. Are Solas or Turning point props progressive pitch props? Thanks for any info
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    What is this?

    Hi guys need some help. I have an 04 Caravelle 187. It has a 4.3 gxi-e with an sx-m 1.79. Just noticed on the underside of the cavitation plate there is a rectangular opening. What is this for or am I missing a cover off it. Tried to find a pic of an outdrive with same opening but couldn't...
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    Solas or Turning point

    Replacing my 4blade ss 20" Apollo prop. I've narrowed it down to these 2 brands for a replacement prop. Going with a SS 21" 3 blade but cant decide what brand to go with. Any info would be great. Boat and engine info. I have a 04 Caravelle 187 with the 4.3 Volvo GXI. Thanks again
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    Torque curve

    Does someone have a chart or know the torque curve of a 2004 4.3 gxi-e Volvo? Thanks for any info
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    Tilt/trim stopped working

    It was working fine. Took it out today and nothing. I could hear the relay clicking then nothing. Tried new relays but still nothing. The boat is a 2004 Caravelle 187 with a 4.3 Volvo GXI. Thanks for any help.
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    Exhaust louder then it should be

    I have an 2004 Caravelle 187. Noticed that mine is way louder than other same models. Checked my bellow it is on and looks good. When at the lake today noticed I had no exhaust coming out of the prop but coming out close to the transom. Is there a specific place I should take a close look at...
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    Leak at exhaust cause prop slip

    My new to me boat sounds loud to me when compared with same boats. 04 Caravelle with a 4,3 gxi. I have been having problems over reving. If I have a bad bellow would this account for the increased noise level and would it cause the prop to slip. Im thinking this as the water in front of the prop...
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    Rev Limiter

    Could someone tell me at what rpm's does this kick in at and is controlled by the tach? I have a 4.3 GXI and its in a 2004 Caravelle. Thanks for any info.
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    3 different props and still over reving

    I just bought a 2004 Caravelle 187 it has the 4.3 gxi. The guy I bought it from had a 17 ss 3 blade on it and was spinning at 5800 plus hitting the rev limiter. Tried a 3 blade 19 ss prop brought it down to 5400. Last prop is a 21 pitch 5 blade revs are 5200 and hits the limiter when I trim up...
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    Hesitation at wot

    Hi guys I just bought a 04 Caravelle 187 with the 4.3 225hp Volvo. This is my first boat with an inboard. At full throttle the motor cuts in and out till I back it off some.Tach is showing 5700rpms till I back it off. The prop is a 17 pitch SS and has a good ding in it. I called the guy I bought...
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    99 Faststrike 115

    I just purchased a used 99 115 Faststrike but it didn't come with the controls. Is there an adapter so I could use my old controls with it? My old motor was a 84 115hp. Thanks for any info
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    Cylinder head swap

    I have a 1990 115hp Johnson. The compression is 115 on all four and the engine runs great. I was thinking of putting a pair of 1983 heads on it from my old 140. The reason for doing this is i have read that the 140s have a higher compression head. Would i see any benifet to doing this and also...
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    Joe Reeves tach test water cooled rectifer/regulator

    I did the test and found that my rectifer/regulator is no good. Just waitng for my new one. Now my question is can i leave my tach wire hooked up to the yellow/gray wire on the terminal strip.while waiting for the new part to arrive. Would like be able to read my tach. Thanks for any help.
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    Welding a block

    Hi guys i have a 92 140 Johnson. I was in the process of rebuilding my engine and i noticed a crack on the intake side of the block. It is located by the # 2 intake port and is about a quarter inch long. The # 2 piston tossed a ring and also shattered the piston skirt. Just wondering if my block...
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    leg swap

    Would a leg from a 77 140hp evinrude fit on a 80 115hp?Thanks for your help
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    Checking stator resistance

    I need to check the resistance in my stator.Do i check this with the key on or with it off?Thanks for your help
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    Weak spark

    I have a 77 Evinrude 140 that has weak spark on all 4 cylinders.It does run but its slow out of the hole and never makes full power.After i run it about 10 minutes it is very hard to start.Would a bad powerpack be the culprit?Or the stator.Thanks for your help
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    Flywheel key keeps shearing

    I have a 77 Evinrude 140hp and i've sheared the key for the third time.Any ideas as to whats causing this.The crank does have some surface rust on it should i use some emery cloth to clean it up.
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    77 140hp Evinrude stalling

    Engine starts and idles fine on the muffs.On the water it stalls when i lower the fast idle lever and when it satys running it will stall out when i put it in gear.And if it doesnt stall when i put it in gear i have to get it up to half throttle before i notice a change in rpm.Spark is good and...
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