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  1. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Not to sound native, I'm assuming a 4.3 will fit also? The one I found about 2 hours away is 400 from a 3.0. It's just the drive with no transom.
  2. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Will a sterndrive from a 3.0 fit a 2.3?
  3. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    3.0 volvo short or long block

    I personally don't know; that's why I suggested posting your question in the link I posted earlier. There will be people who there who are more apt to have a correct answer for you 😊 Click on it. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives.35/
  4. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    3.0 volvo short or long block

    You might want to post your question on the Volvo forum in the engine and drives. https://forums.iboats.com/forum/volvo-penta-i-o-inboard-gas-engines-outdrives.35/
  5. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I was doing the same thing, but boy, did I miscalculate what I thought I needed! 🤯
  6. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Lesson learned; saving a few bucks ain't always what it's cracked up to be. I should be an expert on that subject by now, but here we are. Probably still a day or two out to get the last bits of what I need in order to have the hoist functioning. Hopefully these good weather patterns hold up...
  7. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    It's been many years since I was in a rebuilding project, but why do I always find something else that I need? These small things are killers! I now need the choke plate spring and spark arrestor stud..... Maybe one day the carpet will be ordered lol
  8. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Spare Stern Drive

    Unfortunately, here it's about 700 the last I checked, now that is bringing it whole (just the hull). I could chop it up but I don't need an additional project like that lol. My drive doesn't have any rust that I can tell but I did see a little bronze in the pan probably from the clutch dog. I...
  9. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Fuel Filter

    That filter was installed by a company that I bought the carburetor from, and I agree with you on not liking them. I just rebuilt my spare carburetor, it has the bronze filter with a spring inside it. My filter is much smaller than the one you have being a 2bbl for a 4 cylinder. I also have the...
  10. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Transom rot

    Nice job! You need make sure you get the fiberglass clean! You need it that way to get the best adhesion.
  11. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to bring up a subject and evidence that if you have an older boat, don't neglect your fuel hoses. I gave each one the flex test as I hope you can see the old one was horrible; even the wire reinforcement was rusted badly.
  12. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I wanted to mention the heater I bought for the garage that maybe some could use. I purchased it from Lowe's. It goes up to 80k BTU and uses propane.
  13. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    Well it's rebuilt and came out better than expected and will give it some paint when it warms up.
  14. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Carburetor Experiment

    Well, she's rebuilt, and I'm happy with the results. I'll give it some paint when it warms up.
  15. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Restoring my boat

    Good morning 😊 I used Westleys Blech-White with warm water and a scrub brush. I liked using this because of the foaming action and was thicker, so to speak, so I could concentrate on the worst areas.
  16. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    Next project. Free boat.

    You want to get to "clean" fiberglass, which means grinding out all old tabbing. When I was finished, I was staring at the hull, which had a pinkish/orange hugh. The reason I was told is that you get the best bond between the hull and new glass; that's where the strength comes from. I could tell...
  17. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    You are making progress, parts sourcing 😊. That parts boat is the same model as I have, and I'm assuming an outboard model, but if not, the fitting orientation will be like the picture I posted a while back. I'm always searching the web for parts, if for the only reason is a source of them...
  18. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    The Waiting is the Hardest Part...

    Have you had a chance to make any progress?
  19. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    I also have plenty of that, thank you for the recommendation.
  20. 88 Capri (2022 SOTY)

    88 Capri Restoration (Splashed 08/2022)

    When cutting patterns for carpet in the boat what material have all found works best? I have plenty of cardboard, which is what I was planning on using but wondered if anything else might be easier to work with. I have alot of angles and semi-complicated pieces especially in the console and...
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