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  1. MRS

    Torsion axle

    OK time to fix axle have been running to locale like on my bad axle since last May. Was thinking of going to a torsion axle this time old axle is 3 1/2 drop but I do need to raise boat away from tires so if I go with a straight torsion axle will it raise the boat from the tires 3 1/2" or will it...
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    Ribeye roast bone in?

    Have heard about people cooking in oven at 500degs, for a hour then shut off do not open door for 2hr.s Has any body tried this before weighs a little over 5lb.s would hate to ruin a good roast Thanks for any help.
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    Broke spring pack u-bolts on the hwy.

    Was on the way to Havasu for striper derby 2 miles to off ramp and u-bolts snapped :eek: E-ticket ride. Now do need to change axle and looking at the spring pack do not think they are weight rated right for the weight of the boat. Plus need to raise the boat to get the fenders to fit right they...
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    Side panel foam size?

    I am redoing side panels for the open bow area. The old has three pieces of foam two different colours will change to one piece of foam and one colour. I think the foam is 2" thick does that sound right doing this because no sewing involed just staple and fold Thanks for any advice the...
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    Carpet replacing

    I got the old carpet out in one piece to use for a pattern center pertty much gone. If I measure widest part of the boat where the capet was the worst and use old carpet as a pattern plus add inch each side I should be good on measurment? I wanted to post photos but photo bucket has not been...
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    86 cobra 4.3 20drg.s to hot

    Changed thermostat water pickup hose and water impeller. But still running 180 should be 160 deg.s. I did see wear fixnman had about the same problems and said he changed bushings and gassgets but wondering if they are in the circulating pump on the motor or the water pump on the outdrive? Need...
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    Transom shift cable tools

    OK changing cable out again just wanted to show people here that do not have these tools what they look like. This is the first time doing cable with these tools and it makes all the differance in the world :) They are well worth the price almost makes the job easy.
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    Torque wrench question

    I was replacing transom shift cable (OMC) yesterday torque at 35 f lb's. I was useing a crows foot only way to get wrench on nut(brass) thought it was getting a little to tight and it did snapped head off. Not sure if cable was faulty or torque wrench bad or does useing the crows foot add more...
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    86 Cobra water intake hose

    Got everything ready to change transom shift cable, my water intake pickup hose split last time out so I need to pick one up forgot it when ordered all my stuff. Is it preformed or can I just use standard auto water hose trying to have everything I need so I can fix and put back together in the...
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    How much resin do I need?

    Need to do a 6' x 5' floor section for a friend do not want him to buy more than he needs. He cannot be around fumes because of medical reasons floor was cut out so he could clean out fueltanks and change fuel lines. I have glasses small areas but nothing this size going to lay one layer of...
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    Grease what to use

    OK I have 4 grease guns 2 are cheap ones that I through out tonight had 4 different types of grease in each one. Can I just use this in ujoints trailer bearings and gimbal bearings? If so will buy a real good gun and pitch the others I hate cheap tools.
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    Thermostat 86 4.3 Cobra

    Is the o-ring the only thing that holds the thermostat up and in? I have a new one ready to going cleaning up the housing now, so I just pull old one out and seat the new one in with the o-ring or do you use a little goop on it Thanks for any replys.... I do have the Cobra manuel just said...
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    Transom shift cable question

    O.K. got 86 4.3 cobra setup changed all cables 2yr.s ago. Now I am pretty sure transom cable is bad. It would shift like butter and all of a sudden the last trip out shifted rough and cable broke at the casing. How long do the transom cables last for you guys and gals, yes I do run in salt a...
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    Not getting e-mail notification

    I checked my settings all looks good but not getting e-mails when someone post where I have posted. Just wondering if anybody else as the same problem been dueing this for about a week now....
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    Adding center bow cleat.

    I need to add a bow cleat for anchoring in the wind to keep boat from swinging so bad while fishing. I can move the bow light back and mount the cleat it is a pop up type cleat but my problem is with the angle of the bow the anchor line will hit and rub on the bow not good. Do you think I can...
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    Pro troller smart tabs

    OK with the sale going on I am ready to order if I get the pro trollers is that the same setup I can mount to troll with or reverse and lock them up when beaching the boat? I know I can't have it both ways but just want to know if it is the same mount or do you have to order different mounts to...
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    Add a cleat for anchor

    OK I am tierd of trying to anchor off a side cleat so I need to get a spot off the bow if I add a backing plate here do you think it would be fine? Seems to be thick here,we do fish the river alot and when not in the river wind is blowing real good most times. Plus boat is 19' and built like a...
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    Trim fluid OMC.

    I cannot find the OMC trim fluid locally so can I use Merc trim. or what will work just need to top off alittle Thanks for any replys. 1986 Cobra OMC 4.3.....
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    Mooch Rig for Stripers?

    Does any body use this type of setup with a cut plug anchovy? I am going to try this setup on a slow troll not sure how to make the correct cut on the anchovy yet but searching the web for it. Will buy some pre made mooching rigs probably also try with whole anchovy also. Thanks for any replys....
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    Havasu Striper Derby?

    Does any body here ever fish the striper derby at Havasu? If you do not it is a blast I have fished it for 7 years now and have my first mate as a partner. Just wondering if any other iboats people are out there it is a family type of tournament and fun plus one of my oldest friend and all his...
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