Search results

  1. S

    egr valve Nissan Fontier

    2003 frontier with 25,000 miles Check engine soon light came on. Obd reads the egr valve. My mechanic says take it to the dealer all emissions related problems are covered for five years 50,000 miles by federal law. Dealer says that it is 3/36,000 and is considered a maintenance issue. My...
  2. S

    9.5 lower unit leak

    The motor is a 1965 Johnson 9.5 hp. Last night I noticed a little gear oil dripping from behind the prop. I guess a gearcase seal is in order. How hard of a job is this for a novice? The service manual and exploded diagrams have got me a little intimidated. But a 75 dollar and hour service...
  3. S

    help needed with 9.5 johnson

    The motor is a 1965 9.5 Johnson. The problem that I am having is the motor can only be tilted when it is in reverse. It will not tilt in neutral or forward. It seems to me that the motor should be locked when in reverse, but should tilt in forward or neutral in case you strike something...
  4. S

    what type of roller

    This was my brother in law's dad's trailer. He said he remembers some sort of roller in the bracket shown in the pic. What type of roller do you think would work best? And can you give me a little help on placing it properly? The boat is a 14 foot flat bottom jon. Thanks
  5. S

    dry wall finishing tips

    I have done plenty of it, but mostly in basements where the dust is a little more tolerable. I always get it looking good but it seems like I have to do an awful lot of sanding to get there. I guess I get a little too generous with the compound. Anybody have any tips to keep the sanding...
  6. S

    brown gunk in cooling system

    I noticed my wifes mitsibishi montero was leaking a little anti freeze. When I checked the resevoir It was filled with a brown coagulated kinda frothy substance. I have never seen anything like it. Does any one know what this is or what caused it? Thanks
  7. S

    1973 evinrude 18 hp carb question

    I rebuilt this carburetor a couple of weeks ago. When I did I initially left out the slow speed needle valve bushing. The original service manual made no mention of this. After I discovered I left it out I disassebled and put it in. When I tried to remove the old one all I got was pieces. I...
  8. S

    what now for 1973 evinrude 18hp

    Got this motor running over the weekend. It would run real rough for 6 or seven minutes then run pretty well after it warmed up. When I pulled the plugs the top plug was dirty and the bottom clean. I suspected water in the lower cylinder. i started the motor with the bottom plug removed and...
  9. S

    1973 evinrude 18 hp carb rebuild

    I recently rebuilt the carbutrator. It runs but there is an annoying backfire/misfire. It seems to improve as the engine warms up. I used an original service manual for guidance. Yesterday while looking at the manual I noticed an exploded diagram of the carb. On the slow speed needle valve...
  10. S

    Throttle cam adjustment

    I have a 18hp evinrude 1973. It has not been run in for years. I put in a new water pump,and rebuilt the carburetor. It still won't start. I do have spark on both cylinders. It started for a few seconds on about the third pull, but then nothing. I am suspect of the throttle cam adjustment...
  11. S

    1973 evinrude 18 hp carb rebuild

    I started the carb rebuild on this motor, and I already have run into a snag. I can't seem to get the old needle valve seat off. it is on really tight and I am starting to chew it up a bit. Has anyone run in to this problem, any suggestions?
  12. S

    bow and stern lights

    I have a 14 ft jon I am wiring bow and stern lights from scratch. I am usin a dpdt switch mounted in a plastic project box. I was planning on using inline fuses. My question is all of the info I have read says to connect the ground to the buss bar on the fuse panel, of which I don't have. Is...
  13. S

    trolling motor power cables

    I have a transom mount and a bow mount trolling motor for my 14 foot jon. They are never both ran at the same time. The battery is near the stern. When I want to use the bow mount I have to bring the battery up to the bow. A lot of trouble. I saw the male and female connectors for trolling...
  14. S

    st. louis boating

    I have been looking for places to take my 14 ft jon fishing. This time of year I can't go far as I can only stay for the day. Can anybody recommend any lakes that are near st. louis that I could try. I have been having a blast at lake Simpson but it is electric motor only. My father in law...
  15. S

    reparing cracks in plaster

    I am tired of looking at these cracks. What is the best way to repair them? I am thinking of raking them out with a knife, but what is the best material to fill them with? joint compound, spakle? Do you use the mesh style drywall tape? Any ideas will be appreciated. Thanks
  16. S

    cleaning home carpet

    Has anyone used the machines that you rent at the grocery stores or hardware stores to clean the carpet in their home. The only time I have ever used them is when I have been moving out of a rental unit, so I never see the lasting affect. I was just wondering if I should use one of these or...
  17. S

    depthfinder power cable

    I know this is a dumb question but I just want to make sure. I was given an Eagle magna 3 plus depthfinder. The power cable was cut off rather short. I want to extend it a few feet. What guage and what type wire should I use. Can I get it at radio shack or someting like that or do I need...
  18. S

    1973 18 hp evinrude

    Cold weather is upon us so it is time to start my winter project. Last summer I aquired the above mentioned motor. It has not been ran in 10 years. I have read the post on awakening a sleeping outboard. and I am raring to go. Last summer I squirted some fuel mixture in the carb and gave it...
  19. S

    need help with 9.5 johnson

    I might have a hard time explaining this one but I will try my best. The motor is a 1965 mq11c. It seems that the teeth on the end of the gear and shaft have become misaligned with the gears on the rack and link. In other words when you turn the throttle it catches momentarily then misses for...
  20. S

    rifle cleaning suggestions needed

    I have a new rifle, a 30-06 and I am cleaning for the fist time, and want to know what you guys do. Some guys say they just use patches. The manual for the gun says to use a bore brush I bought a .30 caliber cleaning kit from Wally World. I pushed the brush through and it did not want to come...
Top