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    Alternator purple field excitation wire

    I noticed that my alternator w I noticed that my alternator was not charging (via the voltmeter on dash). I also noticed that my purple wire broke off the lug. Is it possible that the broken purple wire would cause my alternator not to charge?
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    DP 290 Suspension Forks

    I'm looking @ used suspens I'm looking @ used suspension forks on Ebay. Will a suspension fork from a 280 drive fit the 290 drive?
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    DP 290 Trim Piston sources

    My trim pistons are almost 20 My trim pistons are almost 20 yrs old and one of them sprung a leak. Does anyone know where I can get a set of four without getting a 2nd mortgage on my house?
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    AQ271C crankshaft pulley removal

    Does one need a pulley puller Does one need a pulley puller to remove this pulley or will it slide off when I remove the raw water pump and the center bolt? Thanks
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    AQ271C How many fuel separators do I really need

    "I have twin AQ271C. The curre "I have twin AQ271C. The current setup has the fuel line going through a Racor R26S, then through a water separator (without bowl) then to the mechanical fuel pump. In order to install my fuel flow meter, installation instructions say I need to be in-line after...
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    Duoprop sizes

    I am trying to figure out what I am trying to figure out what the prop sizes would do for my cruising speed. I currently run B7's (DP-290) and at 3200 rpms I cruise @ 24kts. What would a B5 or B6 do to my performance? Are stainless props worth the extra money? Thanks
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    Trim vs tilt

    "What is the difference betwee "What is the difference between power trim and power tilt. I have a 1988 DP-290, I hear them both talked about, but I don't know the difference neither do I know which one I have."
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    55A Fuse on AQ271C

    "Why do they do this? The fee "Why do they do this? The feed for my instrument panel, ckt breakers was fed from a fuse that was tapped of the starter. My blower stopped working after a fuel fill-up and I noticed that everything else lost power too. After troubeshooting, I found a loose...
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    AQ271C Oil pressure sender

    The OEM sender has two lug pos The OEM sender has two lug posts on them. The replacement sender I bought only has one post with two nuts on them. I checked with the my local dealer and he can't find my original sender in the database. Would it be alright to use the new sender and just...
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    DP290 Steering Fork HookUp Fork Pitting

    "My hook-up fork is on its las "My hook-up fork is on its last leg. I'm probably getting another year out of it. Is there an aftermarket grounding kit that you can install on them so when I eventually replace it, the new on won't get pitted to death? Same for the hose connection, any...
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    DP 290 UJoints how long do they last

    Changed my bellows this spring Changed my bellows this spring and the U-joints looked OK to the best of my knowledge. How long do they usually last and what type of maintenance schedule are they on besides greasing the fittings?
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