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  1. 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.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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! 😉
  5. 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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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...
  8. 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 😊
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
  11. 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...
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Today didn't turn out as well, as I hoped. I was working on the shift cable that continually had play in it, so I was repeatedly trying different things and low and behold the arm broke because the nut locked up. I used the tools at the belcrank and up by the ESA but still had play which I am...
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I figured out how the controller comes out, much simpler than expected. I greased all the wear points, hopefully extending its life because the plastic bushing under the lever is very worn.
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I have a thread in the OMC drive section and want to thank LouC for all of his valuable information. I want to find a spare drive unit and found out I can use a V6,V8 lower, which is heavier duty than mine, which I must do. I like heavy duty 😉 I will also locate an upper but must be for my...
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery

    I want try my other carb so bad, but there is too high of a chance for below freezing weather here yet, so I'll have to follow you and pretend it's me doing it, lol. We had snow the first week of May last year 😔
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I finally have a sunny semi-warm day and got my measurements to order the carpet on Monday! I started installing my new control cables and discovered a good thing sort of. I purchased a separate adapter kit and come to find out each cable comes with one, so I will have extras, lol. Not all bad...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    I'm glad that you posted this because I didn't realize there were two different ratios between the upper and lower units. Like my other reply, I will look for separate units.
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Thank you. Because of this, I am going to keep an eye out for a V6 lower unit; I like things stronger!
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    If the info I found is correct, I have a 21:21 ratio. My next question is being a 1988 model. How crucial is it to find exact model and serial numbers? I've read about various opinions. I took a screen shot on my phone, but it gives a security error, so I'll have to go on PC to get a pic to...
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Can I get opinions on this, please? The motor was just sold
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