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  1. dingbat

    Check valve / recirculation replacements? loopers and crossflows

    Ok, sorry wrong part Brass with ss spring, ball and screen. Should not be hard to clean at all. Acetone in a sonic cleaner will do the trick. Soak in acetone and blow out should work as well
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    At my wits end

    Describe how it dies…..abruptly or like it’s running out of gas? Does pumping the primer bulb have any effects as it’s dying? Really need to check compression numbers to make sure you’re working on a “healthy” motor. Quite possible you have a temperature related failure. Check to make sure...
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    2006 VZ200TLR HPDI Interface Cable for Lowrance unit

    You first need to install the NMEA 2000 backbone to carry the power
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    Garmin Striker 4cv power plug keeps coming loose.

    Did you strip the threads? Both my Garmin units are screw on connectors
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    Which States/Provinces Enforce Registration Numbers Requirements

    3” = USCG https://www.boatus.com/products-and-services/boat-lettering/uscg-requirements
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    Check valve / recirculation replacements? loopers and crossflows

    A quick goggle search turned up Evinrude part number 034872- nipple for $9.87 ea
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    Looking for outboard mechanic in south nj

    Slamming into gear… 1. Cable adjustment 2. Idle set too high 3. Trying to slowly put boat in gear. Needs to be quick and deliberate for lack of a better word
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    Non-Skid Gelcoat Wearing Off?

    I’ve used MaryKate non-skid deck cleaner and a deck brush for years. Follow up with an application of Woody Wax and the deck will look like new As a bonus, best Fiberglas shower stall cleaner we have ever found. Mrs. Dingbat calls it boat and shower cleaner
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    Adding hydronic cabin heat from a AQ140A engine

    Best plumbing practice to reduce back pressure 1/2” is intake 5/8” is exhaust
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    Pontoon Transom

    I agree with this statement but would change “some” to most. Spent four years in welding school and 5G certified in both stick and TIG. Sadly, weld certification is a thing of the past in most fab shops. Some of the “joint prep” and weld quality I see come in the door is appalling and have...
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    Wheel Bearing Inspection Interval

    As required…. Flush grease cavity (Ez Lube) and check bearing end play as be part of winterization. Only remove bearings for further inspection if a bearing is noisy, has excessive end play or if the grease is contaminated with water. Brake axle averages 2-3 years. Trailing axle bearings has...
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    trailer surge

    Checked 116" verse 120" Suburban is 134.1
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    trailer surge

    The short wheel base and the “centered” weigh distribution isn’t doing you any favors…. Towed for a number of years with a Tahoe with a heavy tow package. Load leveling etc. Towed my #4200 boat well…no complaints. Got two footice.. jumped up to #5800. Still pulled and stopped well but the...
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    How does RV financing work?

    The housing market is never settled…interest rates go up, home prices go down. Interest rates go down, home prices go up. Take your $5k and good credit and buy something that appreciates…bought my first townhome at age 25 with a borrowed down payment and interest rates at 12.5%. Best thing I...
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    Mercury 200 optimax what to expect?

    You can buy a whole lot of fuel for the cost of a re-power If the guy isn’t using the boat much due to high fuel prices, footing the bill to re-power the boat to save 30-40% in fuel cost is going to be a hard sale. I’m still running my motor simply because the ROI was not there. Example...
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    Renting out a house when on disability - in Texas???

    It’s called Substantial Gains Activity Looks like $1,470 a month this year https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/sga.html
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    Adding hydronic cabin heat from a AQ140A engine

    The danger is overheating…. Short cycling of the thermostat would keep the motor running border line over temp all the time
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    Boat ramp courtesy

    In Maryland it’s July 1, 1972
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    Renting out a house when on disability - in Texas???

    Unsure of your question. Are you renting a house or renting out your house? Renting your house out would require you to claim rent as income. Would be taxable and reduce your disability payments if you exceed the maximum allow income.
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    Mercury 200 optimax what to expect?

    You talking HPDI or saltwater series? Keep in mind the Opti requires DFI oil.
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