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cyclops222 reacted to todhunter's post in the thread Repair before installing Keelguard? with Like.

I used US Composites. Buy unwaxed white gelcoat, a small bottle of wax additive, and a small tub of cabosil. Yes, add wax to the last layer.

May 1, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread LiFePO Batteries ??? with Like.

I've got the one sleeping battery sitting in the sun to see if a little more temperature will help wake it up. Otherwise, it my be...

Apr 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum..

I always make sure the grease or oil is fully covering all the inside and outside of the seal surfaces. Same with the shaft surface...

Apr 29, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum. with Like.

I use gear lube but don't see an issue with grease

Apr 29, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Need help finding plug wires.

I prefer wires that have a fully MOLDED on sparkplug boot. It is easy to pull at a bad angle on the sparkplug boot in tight spaces. That...

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Horigan's post in the thread Need help finding plug wires with Like.

When I went through this I went with custom wires as mentioned above that I made myself.

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread LiFePO Batteries ???.

That is excellent for any battery.

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread LiFePO Batteries ??? with Like.

I received the LiFePO4 charger today. So, I put it to work bringing the batteries back to life. . It does a low current charging to...

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum..

Any seals that need to hold against ....Positive Pressure and Negative Pressure ( vacuum ). The seals MUST be placed in a certain way on...

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum. with Like.

does it instantly drop? or slowly drop? what is it after an hour? are you turning the shafts as you are testing? if it slowly drops...

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to alldodge's post in the thread dpsm outdrive holds pressure after seal repair but not vacuum. with Like.

15in of vacuum is a bunch, 5in is good enough

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to MikeSchinlaub's post in the thread Don't tape holes. with Like.

Yeah, that's not how it works. Heat and scraper yes, but the tape will often come off in pieces. A lot of this glue doesn't come off...

Apr 28, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread Chaparral 2000 SL Sport floor, and more?? [SPLASHED Sept 2017] with Like.

Tagging along. looking forward to updates. Post some pictures of the soft spots, the fuel tank bay and the stringers that don't look...

Apr 27, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to Baylinerchuck's post in the thread Chaparral 2000 SL Sport floor, and more?? [SPLASHED Sept 2017] with Like.

So I decided to start a repair thread for my 1990 20' Chaparral bow rider. I purchased the boat in Virginia. The boat spent the vast...

Apr 27, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread 2012 tohatsu 115 2 stroke dead spot in throttle.

Sounds like the idle speed and idle mixture are a little to lean. Outboard motors are to be shifted quickly. That is stated in your...

Apr 27, 2025

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