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  1. bruceb58

    Shifting problems

    You shouldn't be shifting without the engine running. It's a poor test and puts pressure unnecessarily on your shift cable. Many years ago, I changed out my console shifter to a Gen II and new cables and the shifting went from just marginal to silky smooth. Definitely recommend it.
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    coupler repair question

    Depending on what size your coupler is, all you need is something like this...
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    coupler repair question

    Buy a new coupler
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    Alarm sound when turning the key - starter does not work.

    What year is this engine? Does it even have an electric fuel pump?
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    Rethreading tie down strap buckle.

    That's an old buckle along with an equally old strap...buy new ones.
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    5.0 GXi oil extraction

    Sounds like your engine pan is empty. If you really don't believe that, unscrew the dipstick tube from the fitting at the bottom of the pan and then unscrew the fitting. This isn't rocket science! There hasn't been a camera made in the last 30 years that has only 640 pixels. My very first...
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    I own one of these https://www.stevensinstrument.com/gearcase-pressure-tester Looks like the same one used in that video. I also own their vacuum tester
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    And make sure it's actually leaking from the drain plug. Few ways oil can leak in that area. May even be wise to pressure test with that plug in place. Spray soapy water around until you see where it's actually leaking.
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    5.0 GXi oil extraction

    Duct tape and a thin piece of molding works fine. I had a septic tank inspected and that's how he did it except he used a piece of copper pipe. He said the phone was way better than his $2K inspection camera.
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    5.0 GXi oil extraction

    Or just lower your cell phone down there and take pictures or video...just attach your phone to a stick in video mode
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    VP DP-SM drain screw leaking

    I always replaced the o-ring every time I changed gear oil. The one thing you HAVE to do is cover the threads with tape before sliding the o-ring over them. The thread will damage the o-ring if you don't. To me, the o-ring looks like the correct one. I had the exact same drive.
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    5.0 GXi oil extraction

    On a Volvo, the dipstick tube should go to the bottom of the pan where it connects to a fitting that replaces the drain plug. That is why using the garden hose fitting should work fine. Might want to see if that is still the case with your engine in case someone has changed it. Don't waste your...
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    Which hull brands to avoid

    I have owned 2 Bayliners. Now granted they are older than 2000, I would still never buy another one. And yes...I have been on and seen the newer ones.
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    Need Help Selecting New Trailer Brake Kit/Actuator

    I had a trailer I dunked in salt water and just bought the Kodiak dacromet rotors and calipers. I made sure I rinsed the brakes after I got home and I never had an issue. The big disadvantage of stainless rotors is heat dissipation. If you aren't running in mountains, that is probably not an...
  15. bruceb58

    Trailer Wheel

    I believe most auto wheels already have positive offset so a spacer would put it in the wrong direction.
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    Trailer Wheel

    Make sure it is a zero offset rim. Most auto rims are not.
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    If you want to improve your suspension, ditch the springs with hooks, get springs with eyes on both ends. The one end will be with a bolt to a fixed spring mount and the other end will go to the equalizer with shackles. This is my travel trailer in which I just replaced all 4 springs yesterday.
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Of course that won't work if the ground your trailer is sitting on is not level. You need to check with the trailer parallel to the ground.
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    Drive your trailer to a flat parking lot. It can slope as long as the slope is the same between the front and rear of the trailer. Get the trailer parallel to the ground by measuring at the front of the trailer and the rear and get them to be equal by raising/lowering your tongue. Then you can...
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    Pontoon trailer setup

    It will do this if there is more load on the rear axle of the traieler hence the reason its called an equilizer I have been following this thread as well and I totally agree. In an ideal world where both axles have identical weight and each spring deflects equally, the equalizer will be level...
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