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    Why does it feel like I busted my hand?

    I was working on my '59 10hp Johnson earlier, and when I was trying to get it to start, there was one time where it felt like it pushed into me. It was halfway through the pull, and it felt like the rope actually pushed into me really hard. Now my wrist is killing me. Anyone ever experience...
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    My Fuel Cell Panel Repair

    I finally got around to fixing the access panel to my fuel tank. It was soft when I bought the boat, and was one of those 'I'll get around to it' projects. As a quick fix when I first got the boat, I put 2 aluminum angle braces in it, and that worked well enough, but I wanted to do it right...
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    Well I just got lucky...

    Thought I'd share what I just did that could have ended with me going for a swim. I had picked up an old Johnson 10hp for $40 a couple of months ago. The guy could get it to start, but it wouldn't stay running. When I was looking at it, I could see the fuel filter was filthy. I thought to...
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    Filter Question - 1959 QD-20

    I have a 1959 Johnson QD-20 (10hp), and I need to change the fuel filter. It's the one inside the glass bowl. No problems getting the glass bowl off, but I was expecting the filter to just slip out. It may be stuck from all the gunk, but I just wanted to make sure it doesn't screw off or...
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    Question for you Northerners...

    I grew up in NY. I watched folks work and work and muddle through the freezing cold, grumbling about how they can't wait to retire to Florida. How they hate the cold, etc., etc. Every winter here on iboats, there is always a thread or two complaining about the cold. Why do you stay? I moved...
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    Does Heating Air reduce moisture content? (For HVAC Folks...and other smart people..

    Re: Does Heating Air reduce moisture content? (For HVAC Folks...and other smart peop I have no argument with anything that is referenced above, including the external links. However, they are talking about exterior wall insulation, and not about attic structures. One thing that leans towards...
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    Need guidance inflating my old Achilles

    So I picked up an old (c. 1983?) Achilles LTD-4 as a family Xmas present. I had some difficulties getting the wood floors into it. Are you supposed to inflate it, then put the floors in, or do I put the flooring in, and then inflate? Thanks!
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    Old Johnson QD-20 parts?

    So I picked up a 59 Johnny QD-20, and I know I need to replace the fuel filters. Everywhere I go, they tell me I have to go to an OMC dealer, of which there are none locally. Can anyone tell me the cross-references (Sierra) for the filter in the bowl (I think that's the only fuel filter)? My...
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    Too much HP?

    I have an old Johnson 10hp (1959 QD-20), and am going this afternoon to look at an Achilles inflatable that is about 8', 4 person (sounds crowded), 845lbs capacity. Will this be too much for the boat, or will it be okay? Engine weighs (I think) 70lbs or less. This would be for my wife and...
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    Dec. 11, 1972...

    Was the last day we (USA) had a man on the moon during the Apollo 17 mission. Why haven't we been back since? :confused:
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    What were they thinking?

    Ever since I've owned the boat, the floor panel over the fuel cell has been soft. You could see at the pie plates where the plywood was rotting, and when I first got the boat, I laid down some aluminum angles as added support. It worked well enough for what I needed at the time. Fast forward to...
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    It's NOT the vent

    Past two times putting gas in, I've had to stop because the fill neck was filling with fuel. I'd have to stop and let it settle and go down. I figured some wasps or mud daubers got into the vent, so no big deal. It's an 80 gal tank, and I keep it at less then half full. For convenience and...
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    488 Stator

    Yes, I know I need to do the conversion upgrade. The other night, I was doing some maintenance, and at one point I heard a bang from the stator area, and sure enough, I threw a magnet. I heard it get chewed up, then spit out before I could turn off the engine. Still starts, and I'm pretty sure...
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    '59 Johnson QD-20

    I have a 1959 Johnson 10hp QD-20, and the prop is torn up beyond repair. From what I can find, the original prop was 8.25" D X 8" P. If I replace it with a 8.25d x 8.5p, would it work ok? How much rpm should I expect to lose with the extra .5"? Enough to be detrimental, or would it be...
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    Nov 14th and 76 degrees!

    Re: Nov 14th and 76 degrees! You guys need to move; My local 7 day forecast. It's the only good thing about this place. Went fishing last Wednesday, yesterday, and doing a beach birthday party by boat this coming Sunday.
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    Dieseling on shut down

    My brain seems to have abandoned me. Motor starts and runs great, but Diesels when I shut her down. I know this is something (relatively) simple. Where do I start? 488R / Alpha I / Rochester Quad
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    Water Heater on/off timer install

    In an attempt to reduce energy usage, I picked up a water heater timer. Question I have is, the water heater is not hard-wired, it's plugged in (?). Do I splice the cord into the timer, then plug it back into the wall outlet, or what? :confused:
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    Popping dipstick

    In regards to this thread (didn't want to hijack): http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=507431 My dipstick is popping out of the tube just a bit, but I'm not losing any oil. It's a 488. There is no PCV filter, so what are my options as to the cause? IIRC, there is air coming out of the...
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    Tell me about your anchor ball

    So I have an anchor ball set up, and I'm debating whether to use 3' of line between the ball and the anchor ring. They say with out the added line, there is less chance of fouling your prop. How is yours set up? Also, where do you store your anchor ball? Mine is too big for the anchor locker...
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    What can I make out of these?

    I have 15 of these, and I'm sure there is something useful I they can be turned into. My first thought was some type of rod storage, or lure storage with some cut 2-liter bottles. What can you think of? Sorry the pic is sort of huge.
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