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    290 dp reverse latch probem

    Had a problem with the reverse latch mechanism on my early 90's 290 dp, ordered the 4 new springs and changed them ( one turned out to be snapped and the others appeared weak) However, out fishing yesterday and the same problem reoccurred on entry to the outward lock (drive popped up in...
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    83 15hp seahorse

    I have the above outboard as an auxillary and need to know what gear oil it takes Can I use auto ep 90? Thanks in advance
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    VP 290 DP reverse issue

    Had my boat out for annual service/clean etc, and had a small amount of water in the outdrive oil, did the suggested compression and vacuum checks and it turned out to be a bad "o" ring on the drain plug, so I thought I had dodged a bullet.Dropped her back in this afternoon and went for a spin...
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    VP 290 DP reverse issue

    Had my boat out for annual service/clean etc, and had a small amount of water in the outdrive oil, did the suggested compression and vacuum checks and it turned out to be a bad "o" ring on the drain plug, so I thought I had dodged a bullet.Dropped her back in this afternoon and went for a spin...
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    leaking trim ram

    I have a 1988 Bayliner trophy (2459 I think) hardtop, my port trim ram is leaking and needs repairing. These look original, they are black plastic rams that I cant find any makers mark on. Can anyone tell me the makers name and where to buy a service/repair kit for both? Would try BOC but cant...
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    More horses out of a GM 6.2?

    As title says, I have a GM 6.2l diesel in a Bayliner 2459 Trophy Is there an easy way to gain some extra power from this motor? got no room for a turbo and dont realy want it pulled apart Have read that these engines are rated anywhere from 150hp-180hp, and dont know what I have Nick
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    Bravo 2 service/ maintenance

    Hi all, a mate of mine has not long bought a 24ft wilson flyer powered by a mercruiser D183 (if I remember rightly) diesel and a Bravo 2 outdrive Its his first I/O set up, having outboards on his other boats The boat is coming out of the water tomorrow for the day, I assume he's bought the...
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    290 duoprop like silk

    Just finished a repower from an OMC 5.0l/cobra set-up to GM 6.2l diesel V8 with a VP 290 duoprop on a 1988 24ft Bayliner Trophy Ive posted a bit about it on the diesel section Just thought I'd say a few words on how smooth the gear change is on the 290 DP, when running off the garden hose I...
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    DP spacers and set up

    Just read the post about prop spacers on a DP-A, I've got a 290 DP coupled up to a GM V8 diesel All that came with the drive was a fwd spacer, a lock-tab washer, a castle type nut, a rear spacer and a spin-on cone with a bolt in it Should I also have the plastic washer thats been mentioned in...
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    290 dp oil?

    Anyone tell me which oil I should use in a early 90's 290 DP "googled" it, and was told EP80-90 gear oil, then told "same as the engine oil" (engine is a v8 diesel) then rang a VP dealer in Es*** and they said straight 90! Anyone clarify Regards Nick
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    290 dp question

    Evenin all, I'm repowering a 1988 24ft bayliner trophy from OMC to a GM V8 6.2 diesel with a 290 dp The project is about 90% complete, just some wiring and a couple of hoses left to fit(and find some A3 props) My questions are:- Can I re-use the OMC trim pump with the 290 drive If I can, does...
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    5.0l I/O breaking

    Hi all, I have a 1988 5.0l omc engine which developed a rattle on bottom end and a cobra outdrivre which is fine If anyone wants any bits and pieces(in UK or elsewhere) let me know with your area etc and I will get a price All parts are available Regards Nick
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    290 duoprops

    Hi all, anyone know where I can get a set of second hand A2,A3 or A4 duoprops for a 290 drive? Dont mind if they come from across the pond, as long as they are reasonable Dont want to buy new just yet, as I'm not sure which set are going to be suitable Cant seem to find a set in the UK, they're...
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    GM V8 thermostat

    I've got a 6.2 GM V8 diesel that came without a stat in it, anyone know the part number or which stat will work, also what would happen if it was run without one? Regards Nick
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    Engine identification help

    I've taken out an omc v8 petrol engine from my boat as I;m repowering with a diesel It has a 5.0l cobra outdrive and I was told that the engine was a 5.7l, however I need to know for definite if its 5.0 or 5.7 as I'm selling it and the drive etc and dont want to mislead anyone I can see a serial...
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