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kd4pbs reacted to airshot's post in the thread Modern PT lumber with Like.

I built my home and a deck back in 1999, at that time the new treated lumber had just come onto the market. I used that for the new...

Sep 17, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L.

Very good - it appears they don't go into the water jacket, so you won't need sealant on the threads. Fel-Pro's marine sets are decent...

Sep 17, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to Flashcardsgo's post in the thread yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help! with Like.

Yeah I couldn’t get all the old out. I’m going to drain it and refill it with good oil. Adjust the valves and see how she does.

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Ford 302 engine oil dipstick - 1995 OMC Cobra, Ford 302, VolvoSX.

Higher oil pressure is also likely due to the heavier weight oil. I see ~ 15PSI more pressure at idle after a hard run with 10W40...

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Volvo Penta 270 5L V8 power steering issue.

You should be able to get a replacement at your local Peppy O'Reilly Auto Doodle Zone Boys.

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L.

Agreed. I used a Fel-Pro marine set on all the one's I've rebuilt. You might want to check whether or not the 3 liter requires the...

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help!.

Ouch! I'm sorry to hear this. Hopefully the milkiness is from moisture in the oil that wasn't removed before replacement of the head.

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Modern PT lumber.

I hear motor oil (both new and used to vary the color) possibly mixed with diesel to vary the shade is a great wood preservative. The...

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Solar charging batteries.

The BMS takes a wide range of input voltage and makes it work. It will also limit the current to only allow what it is programmed for...

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs reacted to redneck joe's post in the thread Solar charging batteries with Like.

Well I'm going to put on the 20 w charger for a day or two. The spec says it is 14.4, not 14.6 but we shall see.

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes.

Thanks, Bruce. Looks like it's time to schedule a fluid change.

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Flux Marine Outboard Engines . . ..

Yeah - that's exactly what it is about. It has nothing to do with the juice not being worth the squeeze, common sense economics, or...

Sep 16, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Moving my batteries forward.

Some battery chemistries give off very little gas if any. Switching to one of them would solve that issue.

Sep 15, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help!.

Well, it will sound like a car without a muffler on the outside of the boat because literally there is no muffler. You should not hear...

Sep 15, 2025
kd4pbs replied to the thread Flux Marine Outboard Engines . . ..

Well, since I had to literally confront the thieves and talk with their company’s president, I can assure you that it has not been...

Sep 15, 2025

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