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  1. kd4pbs

    Mercruiser Setting Timing on 3.0L

    Gaskets compress as they are tightened, which is why it is recommended to perform a certain tightening sequence. Since an installed gasket is compressed, there's no reason to follow a loosening sequence. I'd buy new OEM bolts or some from a known good vendor such as ARP. One never knows how...
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    I was just four months old

    Broadcast television covers virtually all of the USA. I never intended to imply that everyone can receive broadcast television, but I can assure you that more people can receive broadcast television than have access to cable television by a very wide margin.
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    I was just four months old

    I don't and will never pay for television. If you have to pay for Spectrum, that's not "free". Hell, those shysters even charge you to for something (Broadcast Television) which you can get 100% free. If I'm going to pay for something, it will be a Blu Ray that I can watch anyplace without...
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    I was just four months old

    Ahh, yes - I've enjoyed all of them on TV and the movies. Each spinoff had it's place, and I appreciate the whole universe. It's a shame the latest series' are not on television; I'd like to see them sometime as I've heard people talking about them and they sound pretty good. I guess I'll...
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    yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help!

    Looking back at the pics, it appears silicone was slathered upon a gasket and installed. I guess that's better than nothing, but there are better sealants to use for this - but not with one that ever had silicone on it before. I'd make a gasket and put some Permatex #2 or #3 on that thing...
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    New Stuff on Vehicles likes/dislikes

    Whew - and I was upset when the 7-speed in my '08 Mercedes needed a replacement conductor plate at 280,000 miles. It set me back $300, a filter kit, and 9 quarts of ATF134. I guess I should be thankful!
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    Solar charging batteries

    What they're telling you but not telling you is that using a battery charger that can supply a constant voltage at or above 14.6 V is best, as this will activate the battery's built-in management system which will implement the "smarts" needed to properly charge the battery. I'd say that the...
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    Solar charging batteries

    Some fo’c’sle never understand why it is important to be stern about the proper names of boat parts.
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    SX-M repainting tips needed

    No, I am pretty sure it is hazardous regardless of whether I wear protective equipment or not. But if playing with certain death in a bottle sounds fun to you, then I would certainly not begrudge anyone that right. I did not mind doing it once. Now I am left with trying to figure out how to...
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    yamaha 3.0 l4 blew head gasket help!

    I would not trust silicone as a sealant for the riser gasket.
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    Erratic tachomether

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    SX-M repainting tips needed

    Certainly Alumiprep and Alodine is the ultimate prep and first coat. I would never use it again because of hydrofluoric acid and hexavalent chromium.
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    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    If your life depends on it, weekly changes of everything might not be enough. Somewhere along the way, one has to strike a balance. Nobody can tell me where my comfort balance zone is, and I can't tell anyone else either.
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    The local Piggly Wiggly still carries the Orville Redenbacher popcorn. A 4-quart stainless steel pot with lid is what we use. Can't be beat!
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    cooking

    I really need to figure out what the admiral did to break the pellet smoker. We use it as a pellet grill often times a week as well, and it's been down for almost 3 months during prime grilling season. I'm really missing some of my amazing smoked-at-home pork butt and smoked-at-home brisket...
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    Ugh! Cyclops - you gotta get some real popcorn there and pop it in a pan with grapeseed oil. So many have forgotten what real popcorn tastes like from those bags being so pop-ular (no pun intended... well, maybe a little one intended!).
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    Omc outdrive knocking noise while cruising.

    Electronically, there's no reason that would not work that I can see. I was going to post that there's always a workaround that one can design, but it looks like someone already thought about it. Good find!
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    0586323 coil specifications

    Is the 100psi compression found when it's warm or cold?
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    Cars you should have kept.

    Yep. Mine was a 5 speed as well. I don’t know why the K chassis got a bad rap from so many. It was well balanced and just plain fun. Did not come as close to curve sticking abilities as the ‘84 Corvette with the Z-51 option though. Apparently that was the first factory Corvette to do >1G lateral...
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    Spark plugs and cap replacement interval

    Jeff, I had an assistant that never wore a wedding ring for the same reason. A buddy of his got it caught in some high up place and removed the skin from his finger. He took his off at that time and never put it back on. More chills and cringing here.
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