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  1. T_Herrod

    2002 50 tlra spark plug heat range.

    My motor calls for a pretty cold spark plug and i was just wondering if i should jump it up a heat range. It runs good and i understand that if it's not broken don't fix it. Just curious if anyone has changed to a hotter plug and if so was it a good thing or did it result in damage. Thanks in...
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    Wild Minnows

    Has anyone tried to keep live minnows in an aquarium ? I tried it and they lasted about 2 days and they all died. Any information, tips or secrets would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Tom
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    Carb cleaner

    Is it advisable to spray some carb cleaner into the intake of a 2 stroke engine from time to time to help keep the carbs clean? Engine in question is 50 hp tlra. Thanks in advance Tom
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    Any southern Minnesota fishermen out there?

    My wife and i are in our 3rd year of fishing out of a boat and are looking for a lake near Mason City Iowa (except Clear Lake) where we can catch some fish bigger than the 12 to 14 inch walleye's we have locally. I was thinking about trying Fountain Lake that is near Albert Lea Mn. Any ideas...
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    Windshield cleaning

    What is best to clean this windshield with. The owners manual says not to use regular glass cleaner. I have been just using warm soapy water but was wondering if there was something else that could be used. Thanks in advance. Tom
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    bilge pump

    Re: bilge pump Remove fuses to inspect. Get a 12vdc test light to test the switch. Connect clip to ground and touch point to terminal on switch. Activate switch and test light should light. Follow circuit to bilge pump.
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    Installing a radio

    Sorry if i get a bit long winded with this. My wife wants a radio put in our boat so she can listen to music while fishing. The boat in question never had a radio or speakers and according to G3 it was never sold with one. So i am going to have to build something to put the radio and speakers in...
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    Transducer interference?

    I want to add a second depth/fishfinder to my boat. There is room to mount the new transducer beside the existing one but i am wondering about interference between the two sonar cones. Thanks in advance for any input.
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    Lower end lube

    I know some will say use only orignal equipment lubricants and some will testify that after market lubricants are just fine. I was wondering about switching to a synthetic lower end lube for my 50hp yamaha 2 stroke. When i winterized the unit last year i noticed that the lower end lube that i...
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    How thick is your ice?

    Here in north Iowa we still have over 24" of ice. I was just wondering how the thawing was going for others that live in the land of hard water.
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    #3 on the pole

    The kid ran a pretty good lap. Could there have been a little divine intervention? Let's see how he does with 42 guys trying to run over him.
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    New rod for Christmas

    My wife bought me a St.Croix rod for Christmas. I have never owned a quality fishing rod, only Walmart combos. I was thinking of getting a pflueger president reel for it. The rod is a TRS70MLF. It will be used for walleye fishing. Thanks in advance for any input.
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    Which anchor

    I am planning a trip to the Mississippi river and don't know which anchor would be best to get. I normally fish small lakes and rivers and actually lost my anchor last weekend so I need another one.
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    Boat cover has been shrunk.

    My boss at work has a Crownline 220. Not sure of the year but he had the cover cleaned and now it is way to small. We tried to put the cover on the boat yesterday but now it's about a foot to short and a good 8 to 10 inches to narrow. is there any way to get the cover stretched so it will fit...
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    4.5hp Mercury

    Re: 4.5hp Mercury Sorry about the ser#. It is 4598195. Thanks for the links. Here is a picture of engine.
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    4.5hp Mercury

    I recently received a 1977 4.5hp mercury motor from a co-worker. The price was right (free). I have not heard it run but it turns over with the rope and feels like it has good compression. I think it has been setting for a while because the small rubber hose that connects to the water port was...
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    water pump replacement

    Any ideas how long it should take to replace the water pump impeller on a 2002 50tlra Yamaha engine.
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    Oil injection system

    I have a 2002 Yamaha F50TLRA that is oil injected. It worked fine last year (my first year with the boat) and i was wondering if there is anything special i should do to be sure it is properly serviced. I can find no filters on the system and all the hoses are in good shape and it is free of...
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    Great Granddaughter

    Everyone say hi to my first Great grand child. Kandance Dawn Wilson was born this afternoon. 6lbs 19.5 inches.
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    Which type of anchor??

    Normally i fish in lakes and very small rivers. I have a 12 lb river anchor that does a pretty good job at holding my 17' v-hull boat in place. This year i plan to fish the "Mighty Mississippi" river. I have never been on a big river before and was wondering what type and weight anchor i should...
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