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cyclops222 replied to the thread Drilling vent holes in a prop.

Some people hold the DOWN TRIM button until they feel / hear the trim motor stop. CAUTION !! All the way down can also be,,,,,,,, prop...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mechanical things hate me lately.

Stock Honda brakes are the biggest crap after a light rain at night. Just touch the pedal ? And you are pulled out of your seat and...

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cyclops222 reacted to rolmops's post in the thread Mechanical things hate me lately with Like.

I suspect that there are no new pieces of machinery involved in your string of bad luck on the equipment front. Old stuff usually has...

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cyclops222 reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread Drilling vent holes in a prop with Like.

Gee, the best angle for all "take-offs" is motor full down. If you have trim tabs, the heavier the boat's butt (people included), the...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Mechanical things hate me lately.

If you keep good / excellent equipment long enough ?

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cyclops222 replied to the thread prop continues to loosen up on shaft.

Hill Billy factory tech and locals. Common sense definite problem !! There should never be any SLOP in any direction !! Should be...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to StewartL's post in the thread prop continues to loosen up on shaft with Like.

That much play isn’t normal even if Mercury says 1/8" pullout is fine, side-to-side movement suggests something’s off. Double-check the...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s).

When I bought the small trailer in 1981. I checked the bearings. Fine So I simply forced grease theu all the race rollers. Then filled...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 reacted to kd4pbs's post in the thread Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s) with Like.

A buddy, that had a Baja converted his to oil filled bearings. He seemed to like them. I guess it’s good to be able to glance down to...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Drilling vent holes in a prop.

It took me lots of WOT take offs at different drive angles to find the best angles for loaded boat of people. At first they laughed...

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cyclops222 reacted to Scott Danforth's post in the thread 4.3 diesling with Like.

dieseling is caused by a few things running rich, causing carbon buildup timing being too far advanced motor running hot check...

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cyclops222 replied to the thread 4.3 diesling.

You do want to remove any carbon spots in the combustion chamber. Seafoam or other SLOW carbon disolvers would be a big help. Have you...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Crank driven vs block mounted raw water pump pros/cons.

Your are the cooling designer. Galvanic corrosion and isolation is your speciality. (y)

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread Fuel pump issue.

It is a time & use related problem.......... Your replacement might be a unit made same date as yours. Bad quality units. Is your...

Aug 11, 2025
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cyclops222 replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

If I am going to drive a car and do cell phone also ? I have to wear a diaper and change it often.

Aug 11, 2025

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