I'm trying to re-install my early model 280dp onto the transom shield after pulling it off and having it rebuilt. I welded up a tool out of a long bolt that screws into the big stainless pins that connect the transom shield, steering fork, and leg onto a big nut that fits the end of my slide...
I just bought a 21' lafitte skiff. 1984 AQAD30 diesel 280DP outdrive A8 props.
It has a "bad vibration" as it's comming up on step, but once it planes out the vibration completely stops.
I havent seen the boat yet. I work offshore and sent my dad to look it over and buy it with my cash while...
As I understand it power trim was an option on some of the older 280dp outdrives? I just bought a boat with a 1984 280dp. it has tilt but not trim. can I bolt it on?