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Recent content by SnoRider007

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    Has anyone put a Volkswagen VR6 in a mid 80s I/O?

    Thanks. Besides the fact that it’s a free engine out of a car that only had 5000mi on it, I kind of appreciate the benefits of EFI. Will post updates once we get started.
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    Has anyone put a Volkswagen VR6 in a mid 80s I/O?

    I came across a free Volkswagen VR6 engine and a guy who claims to have done a VR6 delete in a Glastron cvx16. Was just wondering if anyone has put one in a checkmate and had any advice, info, stories, photos, videos, warnings ect....
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    85 Ambassador Engine Cover - What Goes Here?

    Hey Rocket, Check out the attached latch pull on the engine cover on my 85 Diplomat. T hey are around. Try searching "Old boat Recessed Boat Latch" or "Old Boat Flush Pull Handle" and you should find some options. Here's one I found real quick...
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    About to buy an 85 Diplomat

    Thank you Diplomat82 and Great East Predictor. I'm looking for more of a good cruiser than a rocket ship. Any opinion of the asking price? Does it seem high, fair, ect..? Would you suggest an NADA boat history report?
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    About to buy an 85 Diplomat

    We've rented a place on Lake Wallenpaupack, PA for years, and have rented many boats. I'm on vacation in ME and think I've found a gem too good to pass up, but thought it best to tap into this community for any opinions or advice before I go test drive the boat tomorrow morning and decide to...
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