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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Comparison

    I did some research and have come to find out that the place still advertises these carbs as marine but they are actually an automotive carburetor. You live and learn but I have many spare parts now 😊
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Thank you!
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Ford forever!
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Comparison

    I installed the original carb with every new part possible and hopefully will test it very soon. I took the rebuilt one that I purchased apart and it's totally different internally so I'm hopeful for positive results. I was totally green when I purchased it and I hope others don't fall for it...
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    And? Lol Doing cosmetics I guess is fun but using will be 😊
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    What a beautiful day, long time in coming! All mechanicals and wiring are finished, still need to go over the trailer but should be minor compared to everything else 😆. I may or may not start the templates today, just satisfying to be at this point.
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1978 Chrysler floor help?

    You must remember that the possible rotted wood is the spine (structure) of your boat, if compromised your boat and yourself may get very wet. The PO owner of mine did a re-deck and I found many stress cracks I had to repair so if he kept running it it probably would have turned ugly.
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Hi all, Giving an update. I installed the wiring harness I made for the bilge pump and blower as well as the fuel sending unit and all are functional. New bilge pump hose, vent hose,fuel filler hose and speedometer pickup installed. I hope to pump on the rebuilt carb and cleanup some of the...
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well they say April showers bring May flowers but what does April snow bring? Ugh I feel fortunate though because just north of me they had up to 16".
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Comparison

    It is supposed to be a marine carb but with you mentioning about higher idle that was my issue plus without any identification on it really make me wonder what I actually received.
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Comparison

    I purchased a reman carburetor when I first tried to get the boat running at least but always had trouble with idle and running rich. I am posting a bunch of pictures for comparison between the two with hopes that someone could tell me if this is compatible with my 2.3, there aren't any numbers...
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I installed the new lower cable, shift arm and pin which really made shifting smooth and easy. I did find that the other new cable had something wrong internally which was causing alot of my adjusting issues, it still took alot of time and patience due to the slop in the controller and lower...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Just give an idea how small my garage is! I need a go fund me for a bigger garage! 😉
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well since I had to pull the drive to replace the lower cable I thought well I might as well install my oil drain, believe me I really didn't feel like taking these steps backwards but oh well. I will end up putting a lock on the valve so it doesn't open accidentally and a 3/8" barb so I run a...
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Just a quick note. If you have trouble getting your drive off then it's not properly aligned. When I first got the boat it fought be every fraction of an inch but this time since I aligned it before the reinstall last year it slid right out without any effort. Just hope someone finds this useful.
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    DIY Marine upholstery and covers?

    I know @Woodonglass has but I'm sure others have done it. I myself will eventually also. I am not sure about a standard machine being able to handle the material but the link I will share is the type of machine that was recommended. Consew MACP206RL Portable Walking Foot Sewing Machine...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Is the lower unit for the 3.0 stronger than the one for the 2.3? Just asking to help my search. If not I know what to do 😊
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    The carpet arrived today and the color match is exact with my bad eyes 😉 but the weight has to be no less than double the original. I also received the shift levers (gave me 2). The other items should be here Mondayish. I also have my eyes on a couple units for the sterndrive, hopefully news...
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Sea Ray 180 sig series termite/water in ski locker rot

    I don't have any pictures but my locker was full of a disgusting soup. The prior owner did a floor replacement and the sawdust from it and the rot blocked the drains to the bilge allowing the water to accumulate there.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well......after calming down, I got to work ordering what I needed. I found the lever(good price) and the pin(expensive), but all needed, so I was able to get them at least being OMG. I also found that for some reason, my new lower shift cable is binding, so pulling the drive again, lol. The...
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