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  1. johnmsch

    Tips On Replacing Starter

    My starter is shot, just ordered a new one and want to try replacing it without pulling the engine out. Easy access with my right arm/hand, but left arm/hand is going to be hard. Anyone tried doing this one-handed?
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    No trim-down

    The trim-down toggle on my shifter stopped working, trims up just fine. Only way to trim down is using the tilt toggle. Any ideas what's wrong?
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    Metal Boat Lettering

    Had a minor incident at the dock over the weekend (I don't want to talk about it 😫) and two of the letters in the Chaparral logo on my '94 2130 were knocked loose. Fortunately, they didn't go down to Davy Jones' locker. They were hanging on by a thread and I was able to pull them off. Trying...
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    What is this called and where to find?

    Found this on the floor of my Chaparral today under the starboard gunnel. There are a total of 4 of these that support the steering and throttle cables, wire loom and other miscellaneous wires going from the engine up to the console. I can see the screw where it broke off from. what the heck...
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    Steady Buzzer Sound

    I have a 1994 Chaprarral 2130 Sport that I bought new and have kept it in my garage ever since I took delivery. I only boat in a freshwater lake, wash and clean it up after every trip, so this issue should not have anything to do with corrosion. The boat came with the 7.4L Mercruiser which...
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    Low Engine Water Temperature

    I had a new 496 engine built for my 1994 Chaparral 2130, replacing the original 7.4L 0F282685. Although the motor is new, all the surrounding pieces were reused (seawater, fuel, power steering pumps, starter, etc.). The first day I took it out, everything seemed to be running normally...
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    Trailer Plug Disconnects

    On my 2010 F150 Supercrew w/towing package, there are two receptacles for trailer wiring connections. One for the 7(?) pin round connector, and one for the standard 4-pin connector. I use the 4-pin for my boat trailer. The problem I keep having is that after driving about 10 miles or so, the...
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    Anyone Recognize This Manufacturer's Stamp?

    Trying to find a replacement part for my bimini top. Its a 7/8" Stainless Steel Jaw Slide. The company I originally got it from said that they don't recognize the part, and that it did not come from them. The problem is that I ordered all the parts for this top when I bought the top from them 2...
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    3-Way Switch Wiring Question

    I've always done all the wiring on my boats and never had a problem, but this one has me pulling my hair out. I know I'm missing something obvious. I replaced my old bilge pump (two wires) with a new Rule 750 (3 wires). Decided to replace the old lighted on/off rocker switch on my panel with a...
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