found A velvet drive close to home???

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jefflaw35

found A velvet drive close to home???

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http://norfolk.craigslist.org/boa/2939282721.html
What should I look for? Rotation? Easy change if its wrong? Obviously for 400$ or less its not new. But its less work and here now. yes, no , maybe?
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Should be able to rotate the pump to accomodate rotation. Note the pic was taken in 2005.
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hmm sounds like a good deal?
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is the ratio correct for what you need?maybe the description s right maybe its not, why not have yours rebuilt?
then you know what you have. your not ready for the water yet are you?
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Not so sure it's worth the rebuild or trying if i can get another one for a reasonable price, she looks worthless to me
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jefflaw35 wrote:Image
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Not so sure it's worth the rebuild or trying if i can get another one for a reasonable price, she looks worthless to me
Thats pretty ugly, I agree with you, Jeff
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Post by larryeddington »

I think Prowlerfish opined upon this but I believe the velvet drive and paragon drives fit the same bel housing pattern.
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starting to sound like it may be a unanimous opinion :lol: She is ruff!
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YIKES!!!!
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run away!
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Add it to the 'mooring anchor' pile! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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