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    I guess the sensor has to me more precise with the lower range then with a larger range. It really all depends on what they are using for the sensor assembly. If it is the typical C type bourdon tube, I guess it has to be more precisely made and therefore the increase cost. OR, it could be just...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Oh yes, I do realize that removing that screw CAN cause some OH NO issues with the shifter pivot falling out of alignment. I am going to do this as carefully as possible and if it does move out of place, well I will drop the lower section to fix it. But I think I can remove that screw and...
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    Murphy's law is surely amazing. I totally rebuilt the '76 Johnson 40 HP engine years ago and it set on the engine stand in the shop all that time. Not even any leaks or anything remotely wrong with it as it set there. Now I am ready to mount the engine, and would you know it, I have a puddle of...
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    1969 Mako cut and gut project by Lectro88

    WOW with that type lifting machine, I can't see how any of it gave any issues. Two issues I see already. Obviously ROT. And that surely needs replaced. Second is the foam. If any of it is water-logged or even wet, time to replace all of it while you are at this stage. But remember this, when...
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    Actually I have already searched that very question about accurate tire gauges. Here is the top pick from most places. JACO ElitePro Tire Pressure Gauge - 60 PSI Seems a lot of people like this version and seems to meet my needs as well. Unless I find something else better, I think this is the...
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    I have a question for...well anyone. I need to purchase an ACURATE tire pressure gauge. Seems my old Milton S-506 type isn't getting it done anymore. Yes, I have disassembled it and cleaned it and that maybe the cause of such wrong readings now. Our XT5 Cadillac will tell you in a heart beat if...
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    Well I finally done it. This year, after 15 years of using a Troy Built 4 cycle string trimmer, I gave up repairing it and bought a Greekworks 40 volt 16" string trimmer. My son bought one and told me it would accept all the Troy Built attachments. Once I verified that it actually would with...
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    Record crappie

    @redneck joe, I remember the day I caught my 3 pound crappie. A bunch of guys from work took the day off and we all went crappie fishing. Even the my boss and his boss went as well. And we all fished our favorite spots until lunch time rolled around. Then we all met up on a wilderness cove bank...
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    Record crappie

    Now that IS a crappie story. And I thought I caught a large one at 3 pounds. I sure hope he at least gets to eat the filets from it... Imagine catching your creel limit of that size...WOW!
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    Cutting cable TV

    Obviously telling my age (okay, I'm old), but I can remember when my aunt and uncle got a TV. Of course it was a B & W round tube version then. And the amazing multiple TWO channels was about it. All you had to do was adjust the "rabbit ears" (of course, with tin foil) to get the best (nearly...
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    Why is my boat sitting lower than the waterline ?

    First of all, welcome to iboats. Nice to have you aboard... Obviously there is only one reason for any boat to sit lower in the water. And that is it somehow got heavier. What caused that extra weight? unless you added things to the boat, water comes to mind. I would certainly inspect...
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    Cup holders?

    Whatever type you choose, make sure you install more then you think you need. I have four cup holder in my 14' stick-steering boat. That way if you fish from either side, a cup holder is there for you...
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    Fibreglassing Top corner of Transom?

    My honest opinion...it doesn't look like a mere crack to me. It looks like some serious rot going on. And like @GSPLures suggested, do some test holes to verify you have a solid transom and not rot going on. To do that, take a ~1/4" drill and go to the lower area you can get to and drill your...
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    2nd wiped Camshaft OMC 460

    Odd for sure. Have you checked the valve and valve spring pressure? And have you checked to see if the lifter bore is good and perpendicular to the cam lobe. And is there any chance the rocker stud is not coming out of the block? Are your lifters solid, hydraulic, or roller?
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    Wizard trolling motor prop

    TM's means, Trolling Motors.
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    So, what did you do today?

    We recently had the look-like real wood 6" wide porcelain tiles installed in our front bedroom. It has hand hewn look and amazing real wood effect. Of course I know how to install tiles myself doing every other tile install in our house. But this was not for me anymore. Too old and don't move...
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    Wizard trolling motor prop

    Well that is surely not going to work. However, maybe you could find someone in your area that has a 3D printer and design one and print it out. That would be a great 3D project. Other then that, you can look at some newer trolling motor props and see if any are close to your broken one and...
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    Wizard trolling motor prop

    First thing first, welcome to iboats. Always great to have a new member join us... Okay an older trolling motor for sure. What is wrong with the prop you presently have? And can you post a picture or three of it so we can get a better idea what you are dealing with. If you can't find one that...
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    Outboard Painting

    If you really want to paint now and be totally safe, get a 3M 7000 respirator with VOC filters and a Tyvek full suit and have at it. Neither are expensive and readily available for not much money. And since you can reuse them, you are set for future projects as well. Just a suggestion.
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    I actually built a "Jacob's Ladder" (still have it too) from a Neon sign transformer that puts out a large high voltage AND current, and that makes the long spark jump raise from two leads of the ladder as the high voltage jumps across the leads heating and burning the air particles along the...
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