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  1. gm280

    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    After read some suggestions from experienced knowledgeable posters, I will continue with the remainder of this project from this original write up. I've already finished the completely rebuilt Trailer, the 1976 Johnson 40HP Out Board Engine the Motor Guide Trolling motor and the Johnson control...
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    Does Flex-Seal come in 55 gal drims?

    WOG, I am a bit slow...okay basically stupid. But your info about the polyester resin only soaking into the glue between the laminates in any plywood makes complete sense. Why I didn't think about that is anybody's guess. But thanks for the info as well. Here is a few pictures of my grinding...
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    Does Flex-Seal come in 55 gal drims?

    Does anybody know if Flex-Seal comes in 55 gallon drums? :facepalm: Hello again folks. It has been a very long time since I've been here on iboats forums. And I had some really good reasons for not being here as well. In May of this year (2014) my wife had a stroke in our front yard while we...
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    Learned something new yesterday about fuel pumps

    Long story as short as I can make it. My fuel pump stopped working on my '98 Blazer. Oh yes it is in the tank and could have gone out a week ago before I filled the tank, but not so lucky. After doing some creative siphons into empty gas cans and such (being how I filled my Ranger truck tank and...
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    Need some connector info...I hope!

    I have a 1976 Johnson 40HP Seahorse Out Board 2 cycle engine 40E76R that I recently completely rebuilt top to bottom. After reading some of these newer posts, I was wondering if anybody knew where to get the wiring harness "Connectors" for this engine? I know what type wire to buy and the...
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    In need of some knowledge...

    I have a 15.5HP Briggs and Stratton IC mower engine (actually my neighbor's) and I'm refurbishing it to make it run again for him. I have one interesting question for those of you in the know. There is a very tiny (diameter anyways) spring that slides over the steel wire connection from the...
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    Walbro LMK carb problem

    Okay, I tried this a few days ago and apparently it didn't take. Or if it did the powers at be can delete this. I have an older Kohler CV15S engine on my lawn mower with a Walbro LMK carb. It started leaking some years ago now and even after installing a few rebuild kits in hopes to stop the...
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    An OAR question

    Has anybody even made an oar for their boats? And how does one buy the correct oar for their boat? I understand that law requires you to have an oar in your boat. But how do you know what size? And has anybody thought about making such with some really nice contrasting woods?
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    What does the switch do...?

    Re: What does the switch do...? I have actually verified that the switch in question is indeed a three speed switch. And I know some are questioning how a DPDT toggle switch can be a three speed switch. I know I wondered as well. But a clever wiring technique allows it to actual work that way...
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