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    Silverado dual exhaust

    Hey guys...<br /><br />What would it take to replace the stock exhaust with dual exhaust on my 2001 Chevy Silverado with 4.8L V8? How much are we talking?<br /><br />I don't need any additional power, just more noise. Stupid Idea?
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    Bid on the Monster!!!!!

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    Ham soup for dummies

    Good morning!<br /><br />We have some creative cooks on here so I thought I would ask...<br /><br />I have a bunch of left over ham (with bone) from this past weekend and would like to make some soup. Looking for some simple recipes. I'm not into soaking beans or anything like that. Help me out...
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    Thru-hull questions - please help me keep my boat from sinking

    I thought I had this figured out but I now I'm not so sure...<br /><br />I described in another thread how I have a plastic thu-hull fitting which acts as a drain to my live well. This fitting is BELOW THE WATER LINE. This is connected with flexible tubing to other plastic fittings on the live...
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    Headline from the Tonight Show...

    I thought this was pretty funny...<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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    Smart Tab installation for Joe Homeowner

    I have a 19' Stingray I/O with the 4.3L V6 which I believe would really benefit from Smart Tabs but I am scared to death of drilling holes in my nice clean transom. I know the web page states that it is very easy and looking at the PDF installation file it looks simple BUT...I've got the...
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    New auto paint maintenance

    I just had my 2001 Silverado repaired after hitting a deer recently and the paint looks great! The guy at the body shop said not to use wax because the combination with acid rain will damage the finish. He suggested using Race Glaze which looks like good stuff but I thought I would ask for some...
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    Looking for PVC drain (see pic)

    Anyone know where I can find this drain? It came out of the livewell in my boat (sprung a pin hole leak). Approx 1" diameter.<br /><br />Is there a reliable way to patch the hole? PVC glue? It was a pain to get out and I only want to do it once.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Brian<br /><br />
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    How many drain plugs?

    I have a 2000 Stingray 4.3L V6. My old 3.0 had 2 brass plugs I had to remove to drain the block and manifold. On the 4.3 I see at least 4 (blue plastic plugs). The engine is currently still winterized but I would like to possibily get out on the water this weekend. We still have the possibility...
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    2001 Chevy Silverado Tow/Haul mode

    Anyone know what the correct gear to tow in is? I have "D 3 2 1" assuming D is overdrive? The manual states I can tow in "D" but I'm thinking maybe "3" with Tow/Haul mode turned on? I believe Tow/Haul mode is supposed to delay/adjust shifting.<br /><br />Anyone have any experience with this?<br...
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    Do I need a transmission cooler?

    I'm buying a new (to me truck) to tow my boat. 2001 Chevy Silverado with a 4.8L V8.<br />My boat is a 19' Stingray I/O which specs at 2600 lbs. Add trailer, gas, etc. I'm thinking maybe 4000 lbs? My current truck is a V6 with a transmission cooler and it has held up pretty well. Think I should...
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    Wheel bearings on my Jimmy

    I have a 1998 GMC Jimmy that has gone through 4 sets of front wheel bearings. Granted it has 95,000 miles on it but come on!! This is killing me!! I've tried both OEM and aftermarket....doesn't matter. I actally had one self destruct on me and break into pieces. I love the truck but I can hear...
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    Engine Break in

    Just bought a 19' 2000 Stingray with 4.3L V6 Mercruiser I/O. What would indicate that the engine was/wasn't properly broken in? I'm not expierencing any problems except my Tach isn't working and I'm not positive I'm reaching WOT until I repair it. It gets right up on plane and will do 50 mph...
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    Dry Gas

    I'm looking at a 2000 19 foot Stingray I/O with 4.3L V6 that was stored over the winter with only 1/4 tank of gas. 30 gallon tank. I'm concerned that there will be water/condensation in the tank and I am looking for oppinions on dry gas. Isopropyl? Methanol? Do they work? I didn't see a...
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    How much to deduct for cracked block?

    1994 Starcraft with 3.0L Mercruiser and Alpha 1. I bought this boat used from a dealer 3 years ago and found out receintly that it has a crack in the block that the previous owner must have filled with epoxy because of freeze damage. Bottom line is that I was naive when I bought the boat and...
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    Water freezing in outdrive?

    1994 Mercruiser 3.0 with alpha 1. Had the boat winterized by dealer a few weeks ago which I assume included filling the block with antifreeze. Went to pull the battery today and decided to lower outdrive for storage. Noticed when lowered that a small amount of water was leaking from outdrive...
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    Mercruiser 3.0 I/O winterized...

    1994 Starcraft 1710 with 3.0 Mercruiser I/O. This is my second season with this boat...just had it winterized with new gear lube and engine oil. I've read that I should leave the outdrive down to prevent the rubber bellows from deforming? I didn't do this last year because the boat is stored on...
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