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    Thanks for the heads up guys. Yes, it's all put...

    Thanks for the heads up guys. Yes, it's all put back together, tonight will be the first test ride. I will examine after the ride tonight.

    When I go to the next size set screw, do I have to retap...
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    Strut bushing question

    Hi everyone--

    Please pardon if this is a silly question or if it has been answered a million times, I haven't had time to really deep dive to find my answer.

    I have a 88 Supra Saltare w 454 in...
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    Trailer axle size

    Hey everyone--looking to do some repair work on my 1988 supra Saltare trailer. I don't see anything stamped on the trailer or axles...but does anybody know how many pound axles they are? 3500? It is...
  4. Transmission Dry after changing oil 5 hours previous

    Hi all-

    Velvet drive 1:1 ratio model 10:18:002. I recently purchased an 88 saltare w/454...when I opened the dipstick there was oil but there was that milky mix on the dipstick. I wiped it off,...
  5. hey guys- changed out the trans oil today thru...

    hey guys-

    changed out the trans oil today thru the dipstick--but the manual says to clean the strainer screen as well. I could not for the life of me get the screw off the elbow. every time i...
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    Awesome! Thank you. I looked thru the manual a...

    Awesome! Thank you. I looked thru the manual a few times and couldn't find the key...
  7. Transmission Fluid Change on 88 Saltare- Velvet Drive

    Greetings-

    Just bought an 88 Saltare 454 with a Velvet Drive Model 10-18-002 and want to change the tranny oil (opened dipstick and it had that white froth around the screw. A few quick questions:...
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    ok...my buyers remorse has settled down lol...i...

    ok...my buyers remorse has settled down lol...i spoke to a few boater friends and they said that the stringers didn't seem to be too bad and were confident that we can "make it work" with some u...
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    oh shit. now i'm scared...and not going to sleep...

    oh shit. now i'm scared...and not going to sleep tonight.
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    Reading Serial Numbers

    Sorry for the noobie question here...i looked around and couldn't find much.

    can somebody please help decipher my serial number? I read the manual a little bit but I still am having some issues...
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    yup...motor mount bolts spun freely...stringers...

    yup...motor mount bolts spun freely...stringers are shot.

    1- what is the purpose of the stringers?
    2- what happens if i don't replace?
    3- what does a job like that cost (with labor)
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    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Luckily I...

    Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Luckily I did write on the bill of sale that if there are any major mechanical issues I can return by 7/31. how tight should I torque on the motor mounts to see...
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    also--the tachometer seems to be wayyy off. the...

    also--the tachometer seems to be wayyy off. the gauge doesn't seem to stick at all, but when on plane the tach reads like 2000 rpms. how do I diagnose the issue and repair?? worth just buying and...
  14. jshepp...any pictures of the new cockpit?

    jshepp...any pictures of the new cockpit?
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    88 Saltare New Owner

    Greetings all-

    I've taken the plunge and purchased an 88 Saltare...unfortunately prior to finding these forums! Took the boat on a test run and everything ran nicely. I paid $7700 for the boat and...
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