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    Fixer upper 1992 Chapparal 2370, Yamaha???

    Hey all, just want to check in on the reputation of a Yamaha 5.0l engine and outdrive. I'm looking at a 1992 Chaparral 2370... a bit of a fixer upper- it sat in an old drafty barn for 3 years without a cover. The cockpit it shot (rats), but it just needs reupholstering. The cabin is fine. The...
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    Prop pitch for 84 capri 195 aq125/270 OD

    Does anybody have the application chart for props? If so, could you PLEASE tell me the proper pitch for a 1984 Bayliner Capri Cuddy 19.5 ft, with the Volvo AQ125 4 banger engine and 270 outdrive? Also- max rpm's right now are about 4500. The engine may be getting a tad tired, (compression is...
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    penta 270 electric drive lift won't unlock to lift

    I have a volvo penta 270 outdrive, with the electric motor drive lift. Anyhow, just recently the motor won't lift the outdrive up, unless you manually reach under the outdrive and release the spring loaded locking mechanism first, then it works fine, until you bring it down all the way and it...
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    1984 Volvo Penta I/O Drive lift Broken! (Bayliner)

    My 20ft 1984 capri (2.1L volvo penta, aq125) is equipped with an electric drive lift, not hydraulic power trim. Anyways, someone accidentally hit the throttle while the drive was up, which caused it to slam down, and now fails to work. The actuator motor runs, and even stops at what would be the...
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    2.1L Volvo- Carb "restrictor" plate?? Other questions too- Deiselling!

    I have a 1984 18.5ft Bayliner Capri Cuddy w/ the 2.1L Volvo engine. It runs decent. It's been very well taken care of (Grandpa has had it since new, we are the only owners, and it's now mine). It's a little tired, and sometimes diesels after running. That is usually attributed to carbon...
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