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    Caprice Wagon engine trans swap

    I am having an issue with my 700R tranny, 3rd/4th sticking valve/slow shifts, 1992 Caprice wagon. Also I had installed a replacement engine 5.7 in my 92 wagon last year, it was out of a 95 van, It has never performed like my old Caprice, Now 18MPG hwy vs 23MPG on my 93. I have a spare engine /...
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    Fishing in Indiana, No pole needed

    A buddy sent this via email to me. Sorry if it's been posted before but I thought it was funnier then H@!! http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=x3Bf0WhvsNk
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    Winter Boating in Northern Climates

    Extend your boating season if you have a little spare change ;):D http://www.huskyairboats.com/ Checkout the Gallery Page I also found this http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2010/12/see_what_west_michigan_ship_bu.html Biondo Boats ....a 19?-foot...
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    Our boy had knee surgery today

    Our 4 legged boy had to have ACL surgery today, he is a 6 year old Australian Cattle dog mix. He tore it chasing squirrels in the yard. We have had Beetle for over 2 years now since rescuing him. He is a great dog, loved member of the family and very protective of my wife and kids. I?m not...
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    Anti cavitation ring questions

    I took a prop in to have it fixed, 13 x 19 Alum. from an Evinrude 135Hp 1974. Prop came with the motor I bought last fall. The service tech looked at the prop and stated it was missing the anti cavitation ring, and there is no ridge to hold one on even if I wanted it. Questions are - How...
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    Short term energy outlook

    I was debating buying a TV (Suburan early 90's) or buying an old Mercedes diesel (30+ mpg) and came across this "forecast". http://www.eia.doe.gov/steo/ I thought an interesting read, long, but with good information. Now Lybia has shot it all to hell. Were are at $3.39 for regular. So that...
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    Air Lift 1000 spring assist for TV opinions

    My current TV and daily driver, 1992 Capice Wagon, gets a little saggy in the drawers when towing. I have already installed adjustable air shocks and was looking to firm it up a little more. That and my project boat will weigh about 3000# loaded, up 1000# from my current. I was looking at...
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    PT&T for 1974 135HP Evinrude

    Will a PT&T from a 1973 Johnson 70HP triple carb three cylinder(owner description)??? work on my Starflight Model 135483, :confused: Thanks for any help.
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    Johnson folding outboard motor in case

    1968 Johnson JWF22C 3HP Folding outboard motor http://porthuron.craigslist.org/boa/2200755692.html Saw this today when I was looking around, I thought it was pretty cool. Looks to be in great shape. Nothing I need and no it's not mine or anybody I know. Thought some of you might like to see it
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    Ing. Coil ??? 1974 135HP

    My 74 135 Hp Evinrude has 2 cracked ignition coils. Manual states model 581032 Research shows subsequent OMC models as replacements 582160, 584632 & 502890. I also find Sierra #18 5194, Mallory 9-23105 and CDI 183 4632. I have read here where some recommend to replace all coils (4) at once...
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    64 Scout Bit the dust...... well maybe

    I bought a '64 Scout 80, 8 years ago for $1.00, I use it as a plow truck at my office. Today while plowing it just stopped moving. There's a bunch of black shavings or strips underneath the vehicle. It almost looks like belt material. I'm pretty sure the clutch has burnt up. :( It's not...
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    Today is a good day to .........

    ....Have one of these .. and a good snow blower. :D Let's see your toys.
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    The future of boat launches

    I was reviewing potential bids at work today and found this. 2.0 SCOPE OF BID: 2.1 Bidder is to provide the total cost for installing fee and gate equipment capable of providing cashier free operation of the Gun Lake County Park boat launch. 2.2 Fee collection equipment must be able to: 2.2.1...
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    Ebay Bidding and boat parts, Stories

    So I have this boat that needs or wants lots of parts. I can?t even splash it until I redo the transom and maybe the floor. But I look for things that will make it a nice boat. One of the things is a Power Tilt & Trim and being the motor is a 1974 135 Evinrude they can be hard to come by...
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    Evinrude 135 PTT Question

    I have been looking for a Power Tilt Trim for my 1974 Evinrude 135hp. I see mention of a 2 wire or a 3 wire electric motor and the possible need to buy a seperate motor relay to make it work. This motor has never had a PTT. What do I need to know in order to determine the correct connection...
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    Opinions wanted: Trade Trailer?

    I have a 1964 Crosby Fish & Ski 17' Fg boat. It sits on a Gator Trailer, Bunks w/ 4 keel rollers. I acquired a 12 roller EZ-Loader, rollers - 2 racks of 4 at the back, 4 in one row at mid boat, same size overall length as the Gator, same weight capacity. Both trailers have great tires, lights...
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    what is this part?

    There is a plate mounted just above the drain hole. Looks to be a transom protector?? It does not have any wear marks on it. Boat it's on is a 70's Larson All American. Motor is an Evinrude 135. New boat is a Hurricane 84 deck boat. I don't want any more holes in the transom than...
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    Rube Goldbergish Engine Stand

    I know this has been said many times many ways, (sounds like a Holiday song) but here is my backyard engineering. Had to change the angle of the plate, it was top heavy and wanting to flip forward, spaced it out w/ 2 - 3/4" nuts. I still might make the angle a little more. I had the motor...
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    Gettin to know my boat

    I picked up a New to me boat. 84' SD 176 Hurricane I knew I had some work to do when I bought it. I have been looking it over closely and discovered the transom is rotten to the core. It sounded very firm when it was purchased. I have discovered the reason it sounded good was there is a...
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    Trailer ID Help???

    Picked up a used boat and the trailer has no ID tag. I have looked at several Mfg's web sites and I'm trying to determine if I have enough trailer for my boat. If I can find out who made the trailer it would help a lot. Tilt style trailer is 19" long, 78" wide overall, 64" outside of frames...
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