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Recent content by robert2278

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    87 predictor 4 sale

    87 predictor for sale pm me if u might be interested
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    Checkmate predictor

    Hello I have an 87 predictor I'm thinking about selling I don't have pics up yet but I will soon...its a fix-er-upper but it will float and has been used several times just don't have the time or $$$ to do it right
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    Hello everyone I have a 87 predictor I'm thinking about selling pm me if u might be interested

    Hello everyone I have a 87 predictor I'm thinking about selling pm me if u might be interested
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    1978 predictor repower and prop size

    Take some vid id love to see
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    1978 predictor repower and prop size

    Yeah u are right! I'm looking on ebay for the hydro system looks like bout 600.00 for a mid grade system. And solid mounts are around 100.00....guess the old saying applys to the water. ( speed =$$$ how fast do ya wanna go) ....
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    1978 predictor repower and prop size

    Does yours chine walk? my 86 predictor with a 140 did it really bad.
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    Low water p/u?

    Howdy everyone... ive got a ? about a low water p/u. Im running an old 74merc 1500 inline What's the best way to do this. I undertand that an xs of this error come with one. So is worth investing in the lower unit and mid-section? I've read they are 15 in shaft. Or do i just have one installed...
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    87 predictor chine walk

    that's a nice set up...how does that xs push her?
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    87 predictor chine walk

    Posted twice...sry...the cable at the engine seems to be OK but I do hear some slop in the helm.the tube I've got looks identical to yours. I apreciate all the time and help from all u guys I've had many boats over the years but this is my first screamer...lol. mabey one day I'll get her above...
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    87 predictor chine walk

    I have recently installed a rotary helm single cable tho.I do have some parts left over from a 200 venom dual cable set up but idk if any of it will bolt up on the merc.I did some across a duel cable for an xs 1500 on eBay. Is that kinda what ya had in mind.I also still have the helm for that...
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    87 predictor chine walk

    I have just recently upgraded to a rotary helm single cable tho. I do have some parts left over from a duel cable set up I had on a 200 venom. Not sure if it will bolt up on the merc. As I was researching the solid mounts, I stumbled across a duel cable bracket for an xs on eBay . Is that what u...
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    87 predictor chine walk

    Well I'm starting too see now how all the small things can be big problems...lol. I can move it about 3/4 - to mabey an 1 inch. That's just eyeballing it @ the foot. And the play appears to be in helm...
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    87 predictor chine walk

    Found the uppers and lowers at busters machine shop 70 bucks plus shipping not bad considering everything I've ever bought for her was super high...lol
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    87 predictor chine walk

    Yeah...lol it does feel like the pad is on a skateboard sliding side too side.I do think the engine mounts are weak. I have noticed that it torques foward and aft with the throttle.I'll try some basics too see if that will minimize this problem
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    87 predictor chine walk

    I appreciate all the help from all u guys . I've been chasing this chine walk issue for a while from engine swaps, jackplates ect...when I bought her some years ago I remember the man saying she should handle 80. Lol...I'll post some picks if I can get em too load up.
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