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  1. dingbat

    rolling torque wrench

    You are correct, but that brings up the question....... what is accurate enough? Do I really need a "specialty" torque wrench ($$$) to install a shaft seal on an outboard motor? Rotary shaft sells are not all that sensitive to preload. I've installed many in critical applications by feel...
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    rolling torque wrench

    https://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-24320-4-Inch-Torque-2-26-22-6/dp/B00C5ZL2EG
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    I suspect the stator diagnosis is correct Had the same issue on a 200 hp Black Max. 35 miles out when it let loose. Long slow ride @ 2000 rpm Have you done a compression check?
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    Maryland Boat With No Title

    Boats under 7.5 hp are not required to be registered in Md.
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    23’ Steiger Craft Block Island

    I really enjoy updating / refitting boats with all the goodies. Finished mine a couple of year back. All new thru-hulls, plumbing, electronics and lighting systems. Almost time to sell and start over again....lol
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    Interesting... didn’t know Merc made a 275 that early
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    1985 2.6 liter OMC SeaDrive options

    Do yourself a favor and go with a 4 stroke over a new power head. Lost my power head to corrosion 2 weeks before a big tournament. After not as much consideration as I should have, I went the short block route to save time and a couple of bucks, or so I thought. Fast forward 5 years and I...
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    275 mercury 2 stroke

    Wasn’t aware Mercury made a 275 HP 2 stroke? Sure it’s not a 4 stroke Verado?
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    First time pulling a riser with questions about condition w pics

    The bi-metal regulates the opening and closing of the stat. A worn spring would allow the stat to open prematurely The stat is under pressure in use. if you put 10-15 psi on the head of the stat would it open at a lower temperature?
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    Flying during pandemic

    The airflow in today's aircrafts have been measured at three times the amount mandated for infection control rooms in hospitals,” said Drs. Shoor and Ortega. “It takes the ventilation system of a plane about six minutes to reduce the number of viral particulates in the air by 99.9%. “This fact...
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    Looking for a salt water boat

    Unless you get a flushable head, they all love them until it comes time to dump and clean it. Have a wife and three daughters. The rule was you use it, you clean it. Can’t remember the last time it was even mentioned, let alone used
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    1976 Tom Boy Boat, 1976 40 HP Johnson Outboard and who knows what Trailer

    What is the cap made out of? Hopefully gel coat, fiberglas or wood. Not much good on anything else The key word here is “rubbery” 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 is a one-component, high-strength, moisture-curing, gap-filling polyurethane for permanent bonding of wood, gelcoat and fiberglass...
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    Need help selecting new prop - 89 Wellcraft 210 Classic

    One of these would work well.
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    Boat Inspection Jupiter FL

    Cheap. I can ship a 40’ shipping container full of equipment to SE Asia for less than $500 USD plus customs fees It costs me more to have the contents fumigated and sealed than the actual shipment
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    1974 starcraft islander overhaul

    Hope you don’t need any parts for those reels...they don’t exist. Worst parts support in the industry
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    Replacing Tee-Top Canvas

    No reason you couldn’t fill them in with an epoxy of some sort. Used jb weld to fill a couple of holes in my hardtop structure
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    Flying during pandemic

    As an essential infrastructure support personnel, I don’t have a choice. Im on the road on a regular basis and fly once or twice a month. As such, the first thing I did was a risk assessment the situation. Given my health, age, ethnicity and location, the John Hopkins risk assessment tool puts...
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    Random

    Been there. Done that a couple of times. Life on the Chesapeake.
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    Fuel thread sealant

    Have a can of that stuff in the shop. Works as advertised. No complaints. Just prefer tape over a paste
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    hydrasport

    Must have been a common seat back in the day.....my 87 Grady had the same seats and cushions. Pretty sure Wise is the OEM
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