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    Check Engine Light 2003 ford Escape V-6

    This light came on for two days, accompanied by a slight miss at idle and a hard miss at about 42- 44 MPH. Took it to the Ford dealer [ some of the emissions systems still in warranty[. They kept it for 3 days and reported that the light did not come back on during several tries to diagnose...
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    Netbooks

    Does anyone have any experience with the new netbooks? I believe they are offered by AT&T and Verizon and use their 3G networks. Unfortunately, I am an idiot as far as all this new-fangled stuff is concerned. My wife thinks she wants one for a simple way of hooking up to the internet. Will...
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    Tomato Question

    My tomatoes have set fruit and have three to four on the same stem. Size varies from tennis ball to golf ball. Still all green, of course. Is it best to pick the smaller ones off or just leave them alone and take what you get?
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    Crematoriums

    I'm going to a zoning hearing tommorrow concerning a funeral home that wants to add a crematorium. This is near some property that I own ,is well within the city limits and is surrounded by other businesses. I have no experience with them and don't really know what position to take. I've worked...
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    Cleaning Fuel Tank

    The 5 gal fuel tank on my generator has gunk and rust spots on the bottom. Does anyone have any ideas on how to clean it out and keep it clean? It's only used during power outages, but I use fuel stabilizer and don't let the same gas stay in it over about 6 months. This apparently wasn't enough...
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    Synthetic Oil Causes Gas Line Leaks?

    I recently changed over to synthetic oil in my 7 year old Ryobi string trimmer. Shortly afterward, several of the gas lines started leaking at the fittings. Do you think it could be the synthetic oil or was it just a coincidence in an old trimmer? With the leaks starting in several places at...
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    PTT fuel cap on or off while bleeding ?

    This is from the OMC manual for PT&T. You loosely install the plug and then run it through 5 cycles, adding fluid as needed. Unit must be in a vertical position. Tighten plug down when complete. Hope this answers your question.
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    Seperating Glued PVC Pipe

    Is there any way to seperate glued fittings without damaging the pipe? The fitting I'm trying to get off is threaded and glued into 1" pipe.
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    JB-Apology to Ryan T.

    In the Dave letterman thread, Mr. Ladyfish made a personal attack on Ryan T. and instead of calling his hand, you excused it and seemed to support it. It is supposed to be contrary to the iboats rules, as you yourself have said many times. Sure, Ryan T. is a kid. But instead of attacking him for...
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    Tiller Handle Grip - Sticky

    Chris: I don't really understand what you mean by "sticky". Is it binding or what? What size and model motor is it?
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    Mercury 9.9M Starting Procedure

    I was just given a 2000 9.9M and have never owned a Mercury before. I've ordered manuals, but would appreciate someone giving me the starting procedure for this motor. What's new to me [always owned OMC's] is the gear shift built into the twist throttle and the idle lever settings. Anything else...
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    1990 Johnson 88 Spcl Power Pack Fuse

    Does anyone know what the amp value of this fuse is supposed to be? The OMC manual dosn't give it. At one time I must have thought it was 5 amps because I have 20A and 5A spares in my boat tool box, but I don't remember for sure. There are no amp markings on the fuse in place.
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    Here's To You, Mrs. Suds--308 Posts

    I believe this is the largest number of posts on a single subject that I've seen since beginning my iboats participation. " New Boat Listing To Port" for those who havn't noticed it in the "Boats" forum. Has there been a longer one and what was the subject? I always look ot the ones with a lot...
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    Manufacturers Brand Synthetic Oil?

    Been doing a lot of reading in the forums and it would seem that synthetic oils are far superior to conventional oil. If this is so, why havn't OMC, Mercury Marine, Yamaha, etc. came out with their own brand name synthetic oil? I'm not trying to start anything, but am just curious as to why they...
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    Best Oil For Two-Cycle, Air Cooled Engine?

    Just put together a gas powered scooter for my Grandson's birthday that calls for a 25:1 mix. Is their a better oil for this service than the old standby TCW3? Will appreciate advice.
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