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  1. NYBo

    Idler pulley

    I've been having a problem with my tow vehicle the past several days. The serpentine belt was loose and slipping. After about 5 or 10 seconds of running, power steering and alternator function would return. I figured the tensioner had gone bad. I finally got a chance to diagnose the problem...
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    Prime Choice Auto Parts

    I'm getting seasick due to bad front shocks/struts in my new-to-me '07 Ram 1500. I ran across these: http://www.amazon.com/Prime-Choice-...bs_auto_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=10EVDCFJ89ZSBBSA1KH8 Anyone have experience with this brand? The price is really tempting.
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    Click & Clack/ Car Talk

    I just read that Tom Magliozzi, of Car Talk fame, passed away today. His automotive advice was sometimes a little suspect, but he was always fun to listen to. RIP
  4. NYBo

    ITLAPD

    Hope everyone has been celebrating. ARR!!:fencing:
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    When draft exceeds...

    ...depth, you're aground!
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    Test prop?

    Anyone know where test propellers can be purchased?
  7. NYBo

    No fast idle/Low compression on 1 & 3

    US Marine control box, flush mount, original to the boat. Among other problems, I find out that the fast idle setting on the control box doesn't advance the throttle at all. Is there an adjustment for this? One of those other problems I discovered was that somewhere along the way, the throttle...
  8. NYBo

    R.I.P. John Pinette

    I just found out he passed away yesterday. He was a funny, funny man. Comedian John Pinette Dead -- 'Seinfeld' Actor Dies in Hotel Room | TMZ.com
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    Vietnam Vetrans Day

    You are not forgotten.
  10. NYBo

    No start/intermittent spark on #2

    Having fixed my throttle pivot problem a few days ago, I still have a no-start situation. Using an ignition analyzer, I'm getting consistent spark from cylinders 1 & 3, but only intermittent spark on 2. When spark is indicated, cranking speed goes up, and the motor almost starts or starts for a...
  11. NYBo

    Throttle cable pivot/clamp

    Trying to troubleshoot a problem that occurred over the weekend, I discovered that the throttle cable pivot/clamp (the part that clamps the throttle cable and attaches to the throttle tower) had popped out. I checked my parts motor and this is apparently supposed to be press-fitted, and not be...
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    No fast idle/throttle cable adjustment

    I have discovered that the fast idle setting doesn't move the throttle on the motor. Without bypassing the shifter, the throttle doesn't start to move until the throttle is pushed almost 90* from the neutral position. I wasn't able to attempt to go to WOT on the water the other day due to the...
  13. NYBo

    Sea Weasel floats!

    After more than 5 years of ownership, I finally splashed today. Frankly, I was a bit nervous as I basically hung a motor I got from eBay about 4 years ago. All I did to it was replace the fuel pump diaphragm and water pump. It ran fine on muffs, but as we all know, that's no guarantee i will...
  14. NYBo

    Semper paratus!

    August 4, 1790 - August 4, 2013
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    Strange navigation behavior

    Firefox 22. When I click on the "Previous Thread" button, I end up in some thread well below where I should be. I've logged out, deleted all cookies for all of iboats.com, but the problem persists. IE 10 appears to be behaving properly, but I REALLY don't want to have to use it. Any ideas?
  16. NYBo

    Starter rope

    The owners manual for my motor has a section about emergency starting using a rope. However, it doesn't specify the diameter and length the rope should be. Anyone have this info?
  17. NYBo

    Automatic links?

    I just replied to a post and my reply had a link ("fuel tank") that I did NOT insert. I have been noticing this in others' replies but just figured they did it deliberately. I have no problem linking to iboats sales area (I do it myself whenever I am suggesting a purchase), but I'm curious about...
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    Who ya gonna call?

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    Threads with unread replies

    Anyone else having an issue with threads continuing to show that there are unread replies even though you've already read all of them? I have been having to use the "Mark This Forum Read" option under the Forum Tools menu. I am referring to the main page of forum sections where threads with...
  20. NYBo

    Proud father

    I was at a little graduation ceremony yesterday and took this picture of my son: I am just about bursting with pride!
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