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    Cars you should have kept.

    65 Mustang 73 Mustang 80 xke jaguar 87 Corvette 67 Nova SS (built it into a muscle car putting out approx 500 hp)
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    I used to be this good

    Brings back memories , I was that good. Skied pro comp slalom in the 70’s and early 80’s. Skied against 2 of the best slalom skiers in the world - the brothers Bob and Kris LaPoint. They were co-world record holders. I could do a couple buoys at 38’ off but they were in a class of their own. If...
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    Caffeine good for sleepy old guy ?

    I’m 70, been drinking coffee (and tea) for 50+ years. in moderation, 1 or 2 cups a day in the morning. I think it’s mostly just a habit, gotta start the day with my coffee. I don’t notice that it gives me any more energy although I know caffeine is a stimulant. I don’t like the fancy coffees...
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    Is A I a totally unreliable function ?

    AI is what will destroy human kind as we know it....this will be making decisions for us just like our gov't does....big brother knows best !! Just ask them......… i believe there is merit to the above statement. If you want to understand the ultimate power of AI watch the 1968 movie 2001 A...
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    Frogs, Lizards and Wasps

    I like frogs and lizards.. Wasps, not so much.
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    I absolutely hate the auto stop/start feature that turns off the engine when I stop and then turns it on when you step on the accelerator. Thank goodness our car has a bypass switch that turns off this feature while driving.
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    Boat opinions

    Been boating since I was a kid and have owned boats for 50+ years. Look for a heavy gauge aluminum boat. There are several great manufacturers and some in the Pacific Northwest . My choice is Alumaweld (made in Oregon). I’ve had alumawelds for 20+ years. Specifically look for an Alumaweld...
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    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I do the same as you but I also check the hub temperatures with an infrared thermometer. It saved me once when the hubs looked fine but the temp on one side was way higher than the other side. I was at a rest stop and replaced the bearings on the spot.
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    looking at a 1990 thompson 260 fisherman

    Walk away. This 36 year boat has close to 100% chance that there is rot in the hull and/or transom . Look for a newer boat. In addition to hull, transom problems there are dozens of other things that need to be checked. Also I’d want to see maintenance records. I’d also like to know the reason...
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    Trailer bearing blowout. Need help with repair(s)

    I agree 100% with the others - new axle. Out of curiosity how long since those bearings were pulled, inspected/replaced and repacked?
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    2014 GMC Sierra AC

    My 2 cents worth. Have the work done by a pro (not the dealer whose prices are way way more expensive than anywhere else.)I’m a pretty good shade tree mechanic but I don’t do a/c. I and most everyone I know don’t really know much about a/c repair. Most people I’ve known screw up the a/c repair...
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    Tire grew in size?

    Bottom line you need to get 2 new trailer tires.
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    Tire grew in size?

    Assuming you’ve checked tire pressure and they are both the same I’d replace the fat tire now without delay. As I look more closely They are obviously different tires , different tread design. They may be the same brand but they are not even close to the same tire. I’d either get a new tire...
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    Challenging loading

    Has the winch been serviced? Bunks or rollers? How far are you backing in? OP please answer the above previously asked questions. Those are key to advising you
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    Bad day for this guy

    At this point I’d turn it over to my insurance company, consider it a loss and let them deal with it. If he doesn’t have insurance he’s *&##ed.
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