Can anyone provide details on how to remove the handle from my controller? I need to replace a stuck shift cable. I have most of the trim removed but was hoping someone might have more details or instructions to assist me. My controller looks like this one...
Need some help from you all on upgrading the prop on my boat. It's a 1998 20' Chaparral bowrider (200LE). Motor is a 4.3GL V6 Volvo, 190 HP. Drive is a SX 1.79 ratio. Chaparral lists the weight at 2500 so I'm guessing around 3500 loaded. Current prop is a factory Volvo 3 blade aluminum...
Well it looks like my boat saga continues. I just replaced a blown 4.3 motor in my Chaparral (Volvo 4.3 GL PBYC, SX-C2 drive) with a new engine (not a rebuild) and now it has some bad vibes at idle and all RPM?s. Seems to not resonate as much when you increase RPM?s but it is still there...
Well I am done dropping a new 4.3 in my boat and am starting the process of drive alignment. Greased and inserted alignment tool and when I pulled it out of the transom this round spring was on it. I assume it is critical so what is it for and how difficult is it to put back where it belongs...
I'm just dropped a new 4.3 motor in my boat and was wondering if I could start it up without the drive attached to set the timing and make sure all is well. It is a Volvo SX drive so the seapump is on the engine unlike the Mercs. Can I just stick a water hose into the water feed hose on the...
Well it looks like the engine in my Chaparral bit the dust last week (1998 Volvo 4.3GL PBYC). Was cruising on the river when it lost power suddenly and siezed. All readings on the gauges were fine at the time and I found no water in the oil or cylinders so I took it to the shop for their...
