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  1. gm280

    What would you do ?

    Good morning iboaters. I have an interesting dilemma going on. I own a lot of Dewalt 18 volt power hand tools and have for many years now. Problem is nearly all the battery packs are about caput. I have two smart chargers that charge them up and turn off but it seems the packs only run for a...
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    Pictures in a thread ?

    Not being very computer savvy, (I know I worked in Electronics for my career but not in PC type computers) I have a question for those that are. When posting pictures in any thread from photobucket, if you delete the picture from photobucket that have been posted, do they get removed as well in...
  3. gm280

    Not already....?

    I know a lot of you are still experiencing freezing temperatures and snowy conditions and I do wish you an early spring. However, I had to cut the freaking lawn today because it was getting so high already. I mean, couldn't it wait a little longer before growing so I could get my boating...
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    How to handle a fish problem?

    Okay here is my problem. I love to fish and so does my wife. However, my wife likes to catch them but not touch them. She has a real phobia about how the fish feels. So ever time she catches a fish, I have to take it off the line. Now usually that doesn't seriously bother me until we manage some...
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    Bringing a trailer back to life

    As some of you may know I am still working an entire boat, motor and trailer refurbishing package. I finished the OB and a trolling motor already. I'm posting this here in this section because even though it is part of a complete rebuild effort, it is really a project that can stand on its own...
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    Only for the techically minded...

    I saw this a few years ago and happened upon it today and thought everybody would love to learn something new. I know I still love to see new ideas. Take a look and open your minds; "Turbo Encabulator" the Original - YouTube :D
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    Jet BD-920N Metal lathe questions

    Hello everybody. I have come across a Jet BD-920N metal lathe and have a few question for those that may have experience with such. It is basically the exact same lathe as the Grizzly G4000 and Enco 9 x 20 lathe and Harbor Freight's version. I understand they all are from the same place...that...
  8. gm280

    Part for Johnson J15EEIA O/B

    I have a question for you Johnson O/B folks. My neighbor has a 1991 Johnson 15 HP Electric start, tiller handled O/B engine. He some how managed to break the top plate of the carburetor. It is made out of some type plastic composition and the top plate OR the carb itself is not available...
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    Half Nut info for a Jet BD-920N lathe

    I have come upon a Jet BD-920N metal lathe and learning more about the capabilities daily. My question is this, does anybody that is familiar with this lathe or even the Grizzly G4000 version own either and have any problems with the half nut engagement? I have taken the entire cross sled...
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    Kill Switches, which one?

    I have a question for those of you that has experience in kill switches. As some of you may know, I am completely rebuilding an old '76 Tom Boy tri-haul boat. Well I'm nearing the stage to purchasing some electrical items and would like to hear which kill switches you like and why. I used to own...
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    Winch way is the best?

    Ha again folks. I know most thought I have vacated these comment boards. And maybe even more wish I would...:facepalm: However, contrary to those thoughts, I've been working along all this time refurbishing my old Tom Boy tri-haul boat, motor and of course the trailer. I've finished the motor...
  12. gm280

    What does the switch do...?

    Hello everybody, ont new to iboat forums but I do have a new question for the educated folks on here on older trolling motors. I recently bought an old Motor Guide III foot controlled trolling motor and as usual completely tore it apart for refurbishing. The motor was completely perfect without...
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    Thinking Caps On for this one...

    Okay folks, I have a problem now for well over two years (no not that problem, I had that one since birth) and I have tried everything I know and everything the ?PROs? knows as well and still haven't found the answer. I own a 4-cycle small Troy Built Rotor Tiller. It is one of those really small...
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    INteresting Lunch today

    WOW I have never posted in this forum before. My wife and I decided to frequent a sandwich shop in our area for lunch today. After arriving at the Greek shop, I noticed two ladies that were sitting by the front window and the first lady's phone rang. She picked up her phone and instantly...
  15. gm280

    Fuel lines...?

    I know this has probably been talked about over and over and over, but I haven't seen any definitive answers so here goes...again... I have a 1976 40 HP Johnson OB that I am now finishing up the rebuild on. And I am installing new fuel lines (of course). The normal tank to fuel inlet fitting as...
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    Jet size information

    For those of you experienced in carb repairs and maintenance, does anybody know what the difference is between a jet size 67D and a 68? Reason I ask is because I had to drill out the high speed jet in a Johnson 40 HP carb bowl and use an easy-out to remove it. So I ordered a 67D jet per IPD and...
  17. gm280

    Johnson Cork Float issues

    I have researched cork float issues on here and read a lot of interesting posts concerning them. I too have an old Johnson 40 HP OB engine and it has a cork float that was literally covered in a black crappy tar like substance when I disassembled it a few days ago to rebuild it. The original...
  18. gm280

    Anybody used a Tiny Tack with their OB...

    Getting ready soon to crank up my newly rebuilt Johnson 40 HP O/B engine and while I do have a brand new Faria Tach for the boat setup, I was wondering if anybody has used a Tiny Tach on the engine stand to set their engine up initially? I see there are many models now and was wondering which...
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    Johnson 40 HP LU Seal Problem

    Okay I have my 1976 Johnson 40 HP engine nearing completion of being totally rebuilt. And once I get my computer working again and can post the pictures and progress I?ll do so. BUT, I have a problem now with getting the L/U prop shaft seal to actually seal. I?ve taken this unit apart now two...
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    One more tiime, somebody has got to know...

    Okay Johnson and I guess Evinrude guys. Somebody has got to know this answer. I am nearing the reassembly of my 1976 Johnson 40 HP OB (40E76R) and I have a problem figuring out how this spring is supposed to fit. I understand how the entire reverse lockout works, but I can't figure out how the...
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