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    maytag side by side refridge side not working

    Hi guys,hopefully someone can give me a tip before I call the "Lonely maytag repairman".All was fine until someone replaced the water filter which is in the rear of the top shelf.Dont know the rest of the story since I was not there but the bottom line is that the freezer is working fine but the...
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    Bolt pattern for traILER WHEEL

    I am wanting to get a spare tire and wheel for my "newer" trailer.I have been asked about the bolt pattern.I assumed that you measure from the center of 1 lug to the one next to it.The tire size is ST205/75D14 and the wheel has 5 bolts.I cant get the trailer or wheel to a dealer to match it up...
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    mini dv or dvd camcorder????

    Loved my hi8 sony camcorder and I really still do but I guess it is time for me to catch up with technology.Any body have some pros and cons of each.Charlie
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    Opinions on oil change

    I usually change the oil in my 5.0 mercruisers as part of winterizing.Then I fire it up in the spring a few times and change the oil again before I put it in the water for the season.Any opinions on draining the oil in the fall and not putting fresh oil in it until the spring.Doesent all the...
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    Basicpower parts supply gone??

    I cant seem to find these guys on line.I have been using them for years.Any one have any info??I was about to oredr a new set of mANI AND RISERS.Charlie
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    tropical fishtank help

    We got my dad a fishtank to keep him busy.The fish are doing pretty well.Mollys,sissortails,swordfish and a couple of algae eaters.He runs the filter 24/7 and the water is getting a little cloudy.any suggestions on getting the water crystal clear??? Charlie
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    Surfcasting in Pompano Beach vacation

    We are heading to some warm weather for vacation next month and wanted to know if I should bother bringing my surf caster.I have never surfcasted while on vacation in Florida .Any and all comments are welcomed.Charlie
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    Proper trailer terminology help

    Help me out here guys.I have a new to me trailer to replace my older shorelander for my 17 Mako.The problem is that the new trailer(ez roller) is a little too big for my boat.I can move back the stantion that the winch is on and it will still be a little too big.What I need to know is the...
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    Pink af turns clear in water system?????

    Winterized my pressurized water system with pink af as usual.emptied system of water by opening all faucets with pressure on until nothing was left.Added 4 gals of pink to system and pressure up and turn on each faucet one at a time until pink runs out.As in previous boats,the hotwater side...
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    New Seafoam Procedure !!!!

    I found this one out by accident guys.Once or twice a season,I usually pull the plugs,spray a generous amount of Deep creep into each cylinder of my Evinrude ,put the plugs back in and wait a few hours and start it and blow out the crap.Well This last time, the few hours turned into a week...
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    Another great product aint so great anymore

    Sorry to say guys but due to some cost cutting or producing for large chains, the quality and effectivness of Greased Lightning has gone in the crapper.I know many here swear by it as I did too until the last bottle I bought.I did a quick decarb on my Ocean pro and it usually gets a black ring...
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    Inflatable boat ,which inflatable floor is best??

    Its time to replace my wood floor Zodiac with one that has an inflatable floor.I am done wrestling with floor boards and longitudal supports.Love the boat-hate the floor .I have seen 2 types and hope someone has some experience with these.One boat we looked at has an inflatable floor that is...
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    sealing plastic lawnmower fuel tank

    A leak began in the bottom of the fuel tank on my mower.The fuel line comes out the bottom of the tank.Looks like clear fishtank tubing.It leaks where the tubing goes through the tank.It connects to a small fuel filter with a barb on the bottom which butts up to the bottom of the inside of the...
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    3m 5200 or liquid nails

    I need to glue wood blocks to the bottom of my formica galley table to get the height high enough to sit comfortably.Dont want to use screws because the table is thin.Which is the best to attach a wood block to formica??
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    Adding my wifes name to her moms deed

    We recently lost my father-in -law to cancer.It has been suggested to my wife that she have her name added to my mother-in-laws deed to protect her home in the event she ever has to go into a nursing home.My wife and mom-in-law are still devestated and are asking me if this is a good idea and I...
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    Mobil one Full synthetic lower gear lube

    I prefer to use a full synthetic gear lube in my 1995 Evinrude Ocean Pro.I cant seem to find anything except a synthetic blend in my area.I know Bondo uses the Mobil one in his i/o gearcase but does anyone know if it is fine for an o/b ??
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    Temp climbing at idle speed

    I had this problem last season and here is what I did this winter .Changed o/d water pump kit and base.Cleaned out tstat housing which was not clogged or dirty.Changed stat.Removed and cleaned spring and ball set up on both sides of tstat housing.The temp still climbs when I am at idle.Goes...
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    replacing spark plug wires on 95 150 oceanpro

    I need to replace 2 spark plug wires on my 150 ocean pro and it appears that I will have to do some disassembly to get one of the wires on and off.Do I just take the 2 screws out and pull the module away from where it is connected to have enough room to get the old wire off and the new one on...
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    Any Veterinarians out there ???

    My Maine Coon kitty has had a respiratory infection since we got her 2 years ago.Fortunately it only affects her by her sneezing once in while and the telltale sign is that she has chronic boogers in her nose that I usually clean with a Qtip.She has been treated with clavimox and it usually...
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    rust stain removal from white vinyl seat

    Got a rust stain on my white vinyl seat while in storage.Folding chair was leaning on it.Here is what I have tried so far with some success ,but it is still there.Mr. Clean eraser,soft scrub w bleach,fiberglass stain remover FSR,lime away,toilet bowl cleaner.Any other suggestions are welcome...
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