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    cone clutch slipping ?

    Hi, just got this used boat, 2004 tahoe 254 with 6.2mpi and bravo one(1) leg took it out three times. yesterday while having 7 people on board went out 3-4 miles (WOT) at around 40mph >5000rpm and then cruised around at below 10mph. on the way back went around 2 miles WOT at 40mph and had to...
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    Globe Run-Dry works or not?

    did anyone have any kind of experience with such impeller? all i found were some speculations about this .... i am not trying to run engine dry for 15 minutes but just get more life out of impeller without replacing it often
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    2004 tracker marine Tahoe 254

    Hello, just purchased this boat and have no "owners manual", is there a thing like that? also where would i get parts list? for instance for simply looking up breaks on trailer or any other boat or engine part? i'd hate to go trough dealer every time i need something. i already downloaded...
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    service manual

    can someone please share service manual 31 ? thanks!!!
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    marine vinyl upholstery sun damaged

    Hi, i'm hearing different things on restoration of vinyl, have anyone had experience with restoring vinyl without reupholstering? i'm being told that this can be done but i have my doubts. as i understand damaged part is being sanded down and "repainted" with liquid marine vinyl and textured to...
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    1996 volvo 5.7gl 2 bolt or 4 bolt main?

    does anyone know if 1996 volvo 5.7gl engine block is 2 bolt or 4 bolt main? also i am looking for block for this engine since the one i got is cracked and am also looking for hull 21+ft for this engine and cobra sx outdrive, preferrably in north western vermont or on the way from NYC To that...
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    Aq175 seawater pump

    My seawater pump vobbles at low rpm like crazy, i guess bearing is shot. Opened up and looks like impeller rubbed against lid a bit. Has anyone replaced bearing inside it? Looks like new pump is above 200$ ... When rpm are high it straightens out and no problem with waterflow... Thanks!
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    Boat pulling left

    21ft bayliner, aq175a with VP 280 single prop 15x15 aluminum right rotation Bought used very lightly chipped on one of blades prop, another blade was slightly bent Had it fixed by local prop guy. He claims he balanced it too. Boat pulls left and tough to steer on higher speed I had left...
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    volvo penta 280 to Cobra SX transom conversion

    i just scored an VP 5.7GL engine with VP sx cobra outdrive for very good price, trying to figure out what is involved in the project my boat is Bbayliner Capri cuddy, not completely sure about year, hull number says its 1982 and title says 1987 ... go figure, i gave up looking :) here is ID...
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    volvo penta 280 to Cobra SX transom hole

    is the hole the same for 280 and cobra sx outdrive?
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    Volvo 280 Slipping Under Load

    aq175a with volvo penta 280 bayliner 21ft caddy after day of boating went out in evening for a quick run and noticed that when throttling up past ~2500+ rpm it felt like outdrive was slipping. drained oil which looked very milky and grayish. took sample of it to local boat mechanic - was told...
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    Smart Tabs or Bennett Self-Leveling Tabs

    which ones are best?
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    volvo penta 280 engine compatibility question

    i've volvo penta 280 with aq175a engine in 1982-87 (not sure there) bayliner capri caddy 21ft, having performance issues and thinking about throwing v8 in there, what are my options? do i need to modify outdrive? it looks like i do have room there to fit bigger engine. thanks !!!!
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    aq175a core freeze plug size

    does anyone happen to know diameter size of freeze plug for aq175 engine, part number 3852100 ? than you !!
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    ag175 fuel pump diaphragm

    has anyone tried replacing diaphragm inside the pump for aq175 engine? i called around and was told by dealers that this pump is not serviceable, however i think that with proper $5 part it could be brought back to life instead of paying $150
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    1982 bayliner heavy steering

    Hi, i'm trying to resolve steering problem i have in my used old boat :) out of the water there is no play and steering works great, once you put it in the water and add speed - steering degrades as the boat goes faster. could someone please tell me what to look for in such setup
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