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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    I had intended on getting the Sunbrella marine fabric from sailrite but Amazon had a deal on it if you bought 3 yards or more. At $27 a yard I couldn't pass it up. I'll get the thread, binding and possibly the zippers from them.
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    Noise??

    Is it the bilge blower?
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    Knock Sensor Faulty?

    Sorry, you were referring to the module.
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    Knock Sensor Faulty?

    Why would they mount a knock sensor on an exhaust manifold? Wouldn't it be block mounted?
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    " Same year axle ration and transmission? Parking brake recall 05V287000 "WHEN THE PARKING BRAKE IS RELEASED, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE UNINTENDED BRAKING WHEN ACCELERATING, DECELERATING, OR COASTING, AND A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COULD OCCUR...
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    Rapid trailer jerk at higher speeds

    See if there are any technical bulletins on the vehicle for trailer hitching. Might be an issue with trans hunting because of road speed or engine load.
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    1000 starting amps will genally have a greater amaount of reserve capacity. 'More minutes of tunes for the buck."
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    Caught another boats anchor, whos fault?

    "No person shall leave any vessel anchored, or in any dock space, or tie-up space, without first properly fastening and securing the vessel in such a manner as to avoid fouling" https://www.thefreedictionary.com/fouling "4. To entangle or catch (a rope, for example)."
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    My guess would be low voltage. The reason i suggested you monitor it..
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    Does your boat have point style ignition?
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    Sorry, I misread your last post. Replace the solenoid with a quality part, inspect the cables and connections and have that starter tested.
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    Remove the wire connected to the "S" terminal on the solenoid and reconnect the battery. If it still cranks the solenoid is bad. It more likely than not was damaged by the starters excessive current draw. If it doesn't crank then you have a harness side wiring issue OR the solenoid became...
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    The solenoid is external to the starter correct?
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    Ford 302 starter issue

    Does this system use a remote mounted starter solenoid? If so I would think its ethier be supplied power when it shouldn't or the disc inside has gotten welded to the two larger posts. Regardless of the system used (external or starter mounted solenoid) I would pull the starter and have it...
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    Valve Cover Breather?

    The hose is swollen. Replace with new. My LX does the same I just haven't replaced it yet.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    That thread in V-69 was the leading choice so far.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    The same thread was used to make the Sunbrella cover?
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    I dont intend on cheaping out but $100+ for lifetime thread is a bit much when our boating season is 4-5 months long and the boat is stored under a cover.
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    I didn't think I would have any problems sewing six layers of Sunbrella. I've put 30 some layers of worn denim under the foot before I broke the needle. Had to hand assist the flywheel to get it to sew it those last few layers. Won't do that again. I measured the original tops thread thickness...
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    Sewing thread recommendations for a class 15 machine

    Sailrite is where I plan on getting the fabric and basting tape from.
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