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    Rochester QuadraJet Rebuild Kit

    Well, after 25-years of faithful service its time to rebuild the Carburetor on my Volvo AQ205 (GM 4.3). Does anyone have a source for rebuild kits (gasket sets)? Carburetor is a Volvo PN: 856138, Rochester PN: 17088142 Accelerator pump quit working last summer. And....Which phase of the moon...
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    290dp question

    Re: 290dp question I had the same concern about wandering steering on my Chaparral outfitted with the 290 DP. I had what I considered excessive side-to-side play as well. All bearings were snug except for the steering fork, dealer told me it is normal for the Volvo-Penta outdrive to seem like...
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    Hey Sylvan Owners, question about depth alarm

    Re: Hey Sylvan Owners, question about depth alarm I noticed the mount on the port tune is quite a bit closer to the water than the starboard. Not sure how long the transducer cable is but, it appears that is my only option (if the cable is long enough to re-route). I've attached photos showing...
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    New Sylvan 8522 CNF with RPT tubes Cracked welds

    Re: New Sylvan 8522 CNF with RPT tubes Cracked welds Got my toon back from Sylvan yesterday, two new RTP's (3rd set). Hard to tell what the redesigned RPT's encompass, keeping my fingers crossed & ready to enjoy the 80 degree weather we've been having.
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    Once and for all - what model is it?

    Re: Once and for all - what model is it? I won't bet on it but, you've probably got the same drive as mine (DP-A). I'm running a 1990 Chaparal 1900 SL with the Duo Prop. Attached picture shows what your data plate should look like & it is in the position Don showed you. Just removed my...
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    Where is the speed pick-up tube on Yam 4 stroke?

    Re: Where is the speed pick-up tube on Yam 4 stroke? Yamaha's have a built in pitot tube on the lower gear unit, just follow the black tubing then feel the nose of the gear unit for a hole. The picture is a Honda 115 but the Yamaha is essentially the same set-up
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    New Sylvan 8522 CNF with RPT tubes Cracked welds

    Re: New Sylvan 8522 CNF with RPT tubes Cracked welds I don't want to rain on your hopes for a permanent fix but; bought our Signature 8522 CR with RPT's in March 2010. The left toon had cracked well before July 4th weekend, we had heard oil canning - just couldn't pinpoint where. Finally found...
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