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Any suggestions on how to do this? Tried drilling old rivets out, which didn't work so well, then I just ended up drilling new holes next to the old rivets. Problem now is that I can't get the pop rivet tool anywhere near the rivet....the rivet tool will not come close to fitting through the...

So. It looks like I found the problem causing no compression: The piston broke near the rave valve side... Fatigue or lack of fuel? Or clearance issue...? Though I wouldn't understand why a rave clearance issue would happen now...after working fine last year. Also, I see the PTO side...

Well that does not look good at all! Let me know how the cylinder exchange works out... I almost have my engine out of the boat now and will certainly post pics of whatever carnage I may find in there. I am thinking of getting a new carb for the mag side just to be safe but not sure yet, will...

Need expert opinions! insides exposed: 96 challenger engine lost compression mag side Just took my 96 Challenger out last weekend for the first time this season. Ran nice about five minutes then sputtered and died. Plugs looked fine but dry. Troubleshooting this weekend I noticed the gas tank...

Hey, a big thanks for the reply! I think I'll first try a less expensive solution - the $120 top with side mounts from Overton's, and see if I can live with it. Any advice on what colors I could get the cheap bimini in that would go with the purple speedster theme? (as you can probably see, we...

Hi, I'm really hoping someone on here can help!! After two years or so of tinkering with everything in my boat, I have nearly got my 96 Challenger to where I want it (running semi-reliably and looking nice!). I am now looking to get a bimini for it. It has pretty obviously had one at some...

Wow, it really looks great. That's sounds like quite a bit of work you put into it!

I'm in Marietta, looking at mostly boating on Allatoona this year, but will probably get out to Lanier at least once or twice. Welcome!!

Sounds good. My project boat is a 96 Challenger that hadn't seen the water since 2006, and had about 6" of water sitting in the bilge. One of these days I'll make a thread about it. I've had to fix or replace a lot, and it still doesn't look pretty, but it's 100% better than when I got it. It...

Welcome! I'm in Marietta and plan on hitting Allatoona early this year, and Lanier at some point. Got to make sure my project boat is water worthy first...

Well, it sure did not pass us over here in Marietta. This is my yard this morning: and looking out the front:

I just bit the bullet and ordered one today... It's really the last thing I need to get my boat on the water (knocks on wood). Now if only this snow/ice storm would go away!

grinditout - unfortunately I'm up in Marietta... but I appreciate the offer. Have you seen any used lately...? I checked craigslist and ebay and no dice. I guess I should just bite the bullet and get one. I am hoping I don't have to be aligning the engine every season, but who knows, right...

Looking to see if anyone is near Atlanta, GA that might be willing to lend me an alignment tool for the 787 (I have a Challenger), or do an alignment for me...? Just thought I'd check on here before I shell out $150+shipping for the SBT tool. Thanks!

My Challenger came with the name "On the Edge" but that just seems silly. So far I think it should be named "Garage Mess"...