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  1. 1983 Supra BEAST 454 Closed bow! $5000 firm

    1983 Supra Beast. Rare, classic and highly sought after model. First Supra made..
    BIG BLOCK 454.- with the great look of a closed bow-(like all ski boats should)
    History: I bought her in 2000 from...
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    Yes ,I did look at the harness at skidim.com-...

    Yes ,I did look at the harness at skidim.com- unfortunately it doesnt have any information or even a good picture of it. I would at least like to know how many wires are in the harness.. which...
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    83 Supra Beast wiring

    Hello again everybody- its bee awhile..
    This springs project,, the dreaded wiring harness... I've been putting this off for years.
    Since much of the wiring is corroded, insulation spliting, bad...
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    Thanks-- so I ran a wire directly from the...

    Thanks-- so I ran a wire directly from the alternator to the batteries and the voltage at the batteries is slowly rising , - they are charging- ...
    I know my wiring needs to be replace in its...
  5. If you part it out- i would be interested in most...

    If you part it out- i would be interested in most of the electrics..
  6. The Supra Beast is a closed bow- (I own one)-...

    The Supra Beast is a closed bow- (I own one)- could that be a Supra Sun Sport??
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    Thanks- I was poking around with my voltmeter-...

    Thanks- I was poking around with my voltmeter- and the farther away from the alternator I get,- the less voltage I read.. Can I run the motor and unplug the harness? or will I fry something?
    What...
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    Alternator tests good (at the alternator)- but ...

    Alternator tests good (at the alternator)- but I'm only getting 12v up at the batteries. Is the balast resistor buy passed now that I got rid of points?
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    Hell friends!! Supra beast wiring problem

    Soo- I've had my Supra Beast for about 20 years and have restored it twice,, but have avoided dealing with the decaying wiring...
    I've not been getting a charge from the alternator to my...
  10. CJ- We barefoot too. I have a boom. Lets keep in...

    CJ- We barefoot too. I have a boom. Lets keep in touch! SOMEDAY it may get warm out!
  11. Fox River /StCharles Ill. area wakeboarders/skiiers need a pull?? 2014

    Springs here! and I"m putting my old Supra together for another summer of boating.. If anyones in the Fox Valley area and needs a pull, let me know! I have a old 83 Supra Beast that pulls pretty...
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    Well Engines out,, and good news for once! only a...

    Well Engines out,, and good news for once! only a lifter went bad, and the heads are good!! - So I replaced the cam and lifters, and that's it! - I was throwing around the idea of trying to get a few...
  13. Thread: Supra Beast

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    Tempting,, But that's not a "Beast",, a Beast has...

    Tempting,, But that's not a "Beast",, a Beast has a closed bow... I should know,, I own one =)
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    83 Supra Beast stringers??

    Hay everyone!!! Spring has FINALLY sprung here n Chicago, and it's time for me to put in my required yearly work into my boat ...
    So, this years job list includes,,- Last fall my impeller failed,...
  15. If I recall, the compression was fine, but I...

    If I recall, the compression was fine, but I never did a leak-down test.. Ticking definitely started when it overheated , and its definitely coming from #7. engine has lost alot of power. Which...
  16. No water in the oil, and the engine got hot...

    No water in the oil, and the engine got hot enough to smell. the temp gauge was pinned... I did take the cover off and it sounds like the ticking is coming from the rear passenger cylinder. I tried...
  17. 83 Supra Beast !! 454 engine over heated, now ticking- Help!

    Hi everyone!! Here's what I have going on.. I've owned my Supra Beast for 14 years now, and have completely restored it twice.. Last fall my impeller failed and the engine got way to hot and now its...
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    drive shaft removal??

    Hello everyone! Here's my question.. I have a 83 Supra Beast and my drive shaft has a little wobble. Can I remove it easily, or do I have to move the engine? I cant remember if it needs to slide out...
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    Thanks guys. I went right back to barefooting...

    Thanks guys. I went right back to barefooting after that happened. I didnt want that image to ruin our day.. Unfortunately, my girlfriend says she sees it every time she closes her eyes.
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    I was almost killed yesterday...

    Everyone- Please be carefull..
    I was barefooting yesterday here in StCharles, Il.- off my boom -with a 5 foot line and handle. boat was up to speed when I stepped out of the boat, and made my way...
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    After reading everyones posts,,,, WHY would...

    After reading everyones posts,,,, WHY would ANYONE go through all that trouble of rebuilding the upholstery,,,WITH UNTREATED PINE!!????? Is everyone nuts???

    WHY? to save $10 per sheet of ply??? ...
  22. $2500 is way too much for a raft. I offer $1000.

    $2500 is way too much for a raft. I offer $1000.
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    You want a 4 blade 13x13 x1".. ambush sell a good...

    You want a 4 blade 13x13 x1".. ambush sell a good one. Stay away from oj props. -the fins fly off...
    Im currently using this prop and its got an awesome hole-shot, but after plane, my rpms are just...
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    good propeller for my 82 Beast???

    Hi everyone! - Here's my problem,, The stock propeller on my 82 Beast w/454 engine (380hp) is a 3 blade 14x13x1"bore (Lft), and the hole-shots a little too sluggish, but its great on plane.. So I...
  25. My 82...

    My 82 Beast.http://s1131.photobucket.com/albums/m560/briandarflinger/
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