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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Good progress. Make the most of this good weather and the holiday time off. But don't rush and miss the enjoyment of the work.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    The dimensions are the same, but there is a grease fitting at the end. the fitting might have to be removed, but that defeats the EZ Lube feature. EZ Lube pipes grease to the back of the rear bearing allowing you to push out the old grease.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I should be able to modify the HF carrier I have using the leftover parts! I'll even have a spare spindle if I really get in a jam. Thanks for the link @Meames1 I just wonder how I'd keep it from spinning while tightening or loosening the lug nuts... ...weld something behind it that prevents...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I stumbled across YouTube videos about anti-syphon valves failing. I have one on my tank and don't need it because the tank is the lowest point in the system. They say it can cause a restriction that affects the top end. That may have been part or all of my problem when I tried to get up on...
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Yayy!!
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    So from what I just read on Michael Romer's YouTube channel in the comments, Volvo Penta issued a Tech Bulletin saying to leave out the exhaust flappers. They are ineffective and cause more problems than they are worth. I will be removing mine for good measure. I think my problem is timing...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Oh it'll probably never happen again to me.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I forgot to mention my noob mistake while pulling the boat out of the water. Pretty classic, actually. My two sons were in the boat as I started up the ramp. One says to the other "Shouldn't the thing be up?" Then it hit and they yelled "DAD!!! STOP!!!" I stopped, and (thinking there was...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Today I checked the exhaust flapper. It does not move freely. Never did. The rubber drags against the sides of the tube, but I figured it would free up with the heat and water. I have doubts, now. It was partly closed, just as when I installed it. Any advice? Should this spin easily on...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    The launch went well. Even with a group of bass fishermen grouped near the ramp announcing winners. No pressure. The engine started and idled perfectly. I was pleased at how quiet it was. 🙂 As you saw in the video, I had trouble when applying throttle. It just bogged and refused. The...
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    '90 Maxum 2100SR - restoration & conversion

    Great weather for it, lately.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I'll give you guys the full rundown when I get a minute. In the meantime, here is the video.
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    Filling holes with Polyester Structural Putty

    For filling holes, you may want to try a disposable pastry bag. Stick the nozzle end in the hole and squeeze the bag to fill the hole as you back it out. Other than that, you may want to flare the top of the holes with a coutersinking bit so you can get the filler down in the hole. It can be...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    It would be simple on the OMC to add a bulkhead nipple to the rear cover and run the hose from the pump to that. Depending on where it was put, it could squirt up at an angle to make it easy to see. Here you can see the telltale and the hose that directs it down to a low drain point. Here is...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Why do you suppose the telltale on the OMC Cobra is directed into the lower case instead of squirting visibly like on an outboard? Is the Mercruiser the same way? It would be easy to reroute to make it visible. Wondering if that would be a benefit.
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    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    Looks brand new.
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    I take tons of photos and video as I go along, and it has been invaluable several times when I needed to reference something that I didn't note at the time. Often I could find it in the photos. In this case, I was able to go back to the initial run videos and zoom in on the plug wires and on...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    So I get it running well on a hose direct to the engine, and then I decided it was time to install the water pump and test the whole circuit. Well, that plan failed. Water was not flowing from the pickup to the pump. I realized I must've gotten the water tube out of place when I joined the upper...
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    Building a '93 Caravelle 1750 Classic Bowrider

    Hadn't thought of that, but you're right. It's made to work on one direction. Reading your post alarmed me at first, but it currently runs at 40 psi at idle and increases a bit with rpm. ram. It got me digging back through old videos of when it first ran in the driveway. The first video...
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    Unable to login at website to order

    I had the same issue weeks ago. Couldn't log in with my (sales side) correct info, which is different than the forum login. I finally gave up because it was late in the evening. But I got plenty of follow-up emails asking if I was still interested in the item in my cart. Never crossed my...
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