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    Why do my motors exhibit similar behaviour?

    My old '54 7.5 hp rude, my Lawn Boy 19(an OMC product) and my new to me 1977 7.5 hp Merc all exhibit the same behaviour.<br /><br />With the outboards, get to the fishing hole. Fish. Takes many, many pulls to restart. Usually start first or second pull when cold. Will restart easily in first...
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    What is engine flooding?

    When is an engine flooded?<br /><br />My merc 7.5 will not start after sitting for about 30 minutes.<br /><br />Read it might be my carb or fuel bulb.<br /><br />It may be flooded.<br /><br />What is an engine flooded.<br /><br />I thought that with the float valve, no more fuel would get into...
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    Hard Starting Mercury 7.5

    I have a Mercury 75, 7.5 hp from the late seventies(1977?). Canadian serial number is 7106267.<br /><br />It runs well. Idles smoothly and WOT is smoth also.<br /><br />It is difficult to start. Once it starts, it will restart easily. After about <br />30 minutes of rest, it is difficult to...
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    Which Prop?

    A couple of weeks ago I purchased an old Merc 75. Early eighties. It runs well. Carb work, water pump etc.<br /><br />I had the dealer throw in an extra prop. <br /><br />The boat is a 12' aluminum. Figure no more than 150 lbs.(I'm guessing). <br /><br />The prop that came with the motor is...
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    Hot Water Tank sizzling noises

    At the cottage, when the bottom element comes on, I here sizzling type noises.<br /><br />It is a 40 gallon tank that is emptied regularly(about 12 times per year).<br /><br />The sizzling sound is getting louder.<br /><br />Should I worry or can I stop it?<br /><br />The tank is located in a...
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    Hot Water Tank sizzling noises

    At the cottage, when the bottom element comes on, I here sizzling type noises.<br /><br />It is a 40 gallon tank that is emptied regularly(about 12 times per year).<br /><br />The sizzling sound is getting louder.<br /><br />Should I worry or can I stop it?<br /><br />The tank is located in a...
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    Any Financial Advice

    At this time of year, I'm looking at RRSP (U.S. 401K) options, stocks, Mutual funds etc. etc. etc. <br /><br />I've been quite successful for being in my mid thirties.<br /><br />I have a moto for financial success:<br /><br />'Do not finance depreciating assets.'<br /><br />Any body else go by...
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    1954 Evinrude 7.5hp-Done?

    I have the above motor. Run it on a 12' aluminum. Runs well. Starts easily. Good spark etc. etc.<br /><br />Put on a 5hp gamefisher. Boat goes a lot faster. <br /><br />Is my evinrude done? I like this old motor but if a newer 8 will make it fly...
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    Hot water discharge to septic tank

    I'm in Canada with a winterized cottage. At the end of the weekend, I empty all water lines and hot water tank. Currently I discharge through a garden hose outside the cottage. I'm thinkig I would like to discharge it into the plumbing as my garden hose sometimes freezes up and I have to...
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    Water Pressure Guage/

    I've got a
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    Any Porsche 944 owners?

    I've always been a fan of these cars. My buddies all drive muscle cars and are on me to get a 'fun' car since at 36 years old with no kids I drive a station wagon (another story).<br /><br />The only fun car that interest me at a reasonable price (less than 15K Canadian) is the 944.<br /><br...
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    Toy Car?

    Wondering any one's thoughts on a second 'Toy Car?'<br /><br />I've been toying with the idea for a number of months.<br /><br />I'm thinking a mid '80's Mustang or Camaro. I live in Toronto which means this will strictly be a May to October vehicle due to winter weather. I don't have a double...
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    I Won! I Won!

    I don't know what prize I'm going to get but I'm usually one of the last ones to pull my boat of the water.<br /><br />Well this year I pulled it out 2nd week of November.<br /><br />Plopped it back in December 4 for one last go around.....<br /><br />I Win I Win!
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    Changing Props

    I've only been boating for 4 seasons and now own two boats. A tin fisher and an outboard runabout with a Merc (2003) 90 Hp.<br /><br />I have yet to ding a prop in 4 seasons boating on a large river. I probably run 50 hours per season easily on both boats.<br /><br />So my question for my...
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    Through Hull Transducer

    Thank-fully Bass Pro has come to Canada!<br /><br />I can now shop for items at a reasonable price without duty!(Sorry Iboats).<br /><br />Anyway, I want a fish finder for my Cutter 171 outboard. I don't want to drill the transom so I thought a thru hull transducer may work.<br /><br...
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    Another Spark Plug Question...

    Motor is a 1954 7.5 Evinrude.<br /><br />Currently running Champion J6J plugs.<br /><br />Reference says JC4.<br /><br />Can't find JC4 but can find:<br /><br />L77JC4 and <br /><br />QL77JC4.<br /><br />Which plug should I use?<br /><br />Tx.<br /><br />Joe
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    Merc vs. 'JohnnyRude' OR Ford vs. Chevy

    Further to the topic about number of posts, what is the opinion of the longevity of current Mercs vs. JohnnyRudes?<br /><br />I always heard that if you want to go fast, get a Merc. If you want longevity, get a JohnnyRude.<br /><br />I used to have a '72 50 'rude. Ran like a top. Electric...
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    Number of Cylinders?

    Gents:<br /><br />It seems to me that outboard technology is anti-evolutionary.<br /><br />I have an '03 90 HP Classic. Love the engine.<br /><br />I was looking at water pump kits and it came to my attention that there were 6 cylinder 90 HP Mercs in the past.<br /><br />Wouldn't 6 cylinders be...
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    Iron and Sulphur in water

    Thought I would ask.<br /><br />Recently switched to drilled well at the cottage.<br /><br />Water leaves iron stains and is rather sulphury.<br /><br />I run it through a 5 micron filter then a carbon filter then a UV filter.<br /><br />Water is safe to drink.<br /><br />Anything I can do about...
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    Home Theater Pro-Logic vs. DTS

    Years ago, (1993), I spent a small fortune on a receiver and speakers.<br /><br />Yamaha receiver with Pro-Logic. Still sounds unbelievable.<br /><br />I keep hearing about Dolby Digital DTS.<br /><br />I saw a fantastic deal on ebay. Picked up an ONKYO receiver with dolby digital, 5 channels...
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