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    Boat has been fighting me all spring.

    Beginning of spring I found my tarp ripped, boat cover destoryed.. No biggie, the cover was a free bee but the tarp was my good tarp.. Ran through all the checks and fired it up. Runs good. Take it out on the water, she bucks at idle. Been messing with it for the last couple weekends. But...
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    Chrysler 55 HP Flywheel nut size?

    While torquing the flywheel nut it stripped out. Looks like the splines on the shaft are ok. Anyone know what size the flywheel nut is? 1970 Chrysler 55 HP
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    Lost part for fuel pump

    While dissembling the fuel pump we lost an "Air Dome Support" that sits on top the little spring. Seen here on the right. Diagram 14 Does anyone know if the Napa kit or Sierra kit comes with that? NAPA 18-7823 Sierra 393088 It's an older OMC style fuel pump.
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    Minn Kota Parts

    Wondering is someone can help me out with a parts diagram. Or more info. Minn Kota 599 Serial number: MK00413862
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    Redrill drain hole?

    When I did my transom, I didn't fully measure where my drain hole was going to be. There's a bit of water trapped in the bottom of the boat because the drain hole is about 3/8 inch above the bottom. Do they make large drain holes? or can I fill and re-drill the hole?
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    Boat cover?

    Looking for a cheap boat cover. I'm seeing some at my local Fleet Farm for 50 bucks. But I dont know what size to buy. I have a 14 foot Glastron Skiflite (1962) They sell them for 12-14 foot and 14-16 foot. What size would fit tight and keep water out? Also my boat doesn't have a windshield...
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    Don't overlook the simple

    Been fixing up my '00 impala For awhile now it's had this popping sound in the front on brake and accel. Nope, it's not suspension. All parts are new. Going back and forth checking things and finally determined it was the engine cradle bushings. Needed either updated bushings or the corrected...
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    Bought a snow blower. Electric start?

    With the news about the large snow storm coming our way this past weekend I decided to Craigslist a snow blower. I have a small 1 stage snow blower, but that just doesn't cut it. Good for side walks, but the heavy plowed snow.. Forget about it. Found an old John Deere a guy was selling. Turned...
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    Keep going back? Auto shop.

    I sent he car into the shop to get tires and an alignment. It's kind of a different situation. The car has been in a rear end collision last year. You can't tell cosmetically, but underneath you can tell it's been hit. I sent it into the shop for an alignment check. They called back saying...
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    Anyone use Google PowerMeter

    Re: Anyone use Google PowerMeter Yes. I signed up and was accepted awhile ago. It's handy, You can view Monthly, weekly and daily views...
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    Space Shuttle Time lapse

    This got sent to me. THought is was neat. Time lapse video of the Discovery from start to liftoff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZrFC988Thc
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    More Craigslist Emails

    I'm selling a cell phone on Craigslist. Here's the email I have gotten so far. From: "Graham Beck" >>>> i'm interested in your item, Still available for sale From: Me Yes, It still is available. Joe. From: "Graham Beck" >> Thanks for the swift response actually I'm willing to buy gift for my...
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    Deep freeze

    We got the snow this weekend, Here in St Point we got 14 inches of snow. Now the deep freeze came in. Woke up this morning and it's -17? F I remember when 32 was cold, now that seems warm to me. Boy the car is going to be cranky when I fire it up.. I always hate the sounds that come out of a...
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    Transmission problems...

    Ugh.. My wifes car started acting up about 2 weeks age. Started revving between shifts. I checked the fluid and topped off the fluid. Seemed to get better but not totally better. I called a transmission shop and his words were. "oh that doesn't sound good". He'll road test with a Tech II and...
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    Dog ear infection

    Our little Amber has gotten ear infections. I've read this is common in floppy eared dogs. She scratches at her ears and cries, If you pull on her ears she will cry and is always shaking her head. I was going to make an appointment at the vet, but someone at work told me not to and buy Zymox...
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    Evinrude bogging out.

    I don't know the model number But I have a few deals. It's my brothers outboard. 1973 Evinrude Guessing 70-85 horse I do know it has 3 carbs. On cold start (sitting a week) the engine is hard to start, but will fire up. After that it will just pop over like it should. Just recently it...
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    My boat cover is destroyed

    We have high winds here in Central WI. Last night, Gusts to 40mph. and this afternoon Gusts to 50-60 This morning we've been averaging 25-30. About an hour ago a gust of 48. When I left for work our portable basket ball hoop was on the ground. I left it there and thought if that's all, we're...
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    Winterizing Chrysler?

    I hav ea 1970 Chrysler 55Hp. Is there anything I need to to to winterize the outboard?
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    Ramp under water.

    We've got so much rain here in the last 24 hours. I thought we'd check out the river. Here a few shots of "The Spillway". I haven't see it so fast and that much water in many years. Also one of the boat ramps was flooded out were we normally go to.. It's kinda hard to see but the 2 polls are...
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    Fantasy football anyone?

    Anyone on NFL Fantasy football? 1st year doing this, I think I got most of my line up set for this week. But wondering a defense team.. Right now I have Minnesota, Drop em or keep em?
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