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  1. J

    Troubles with 8HP

    I believe the safety switch on those ground the magneto. If you have spark with the safety clip installed and no spark with the clip removed then it is working properly.
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    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    All tires have speed ratings and sometimes they are lower than a person would think, especially if a person only looks at size and price when buying. Speed ratings and load capacity could be more important than size. I have seen recommended maximum speeds for towing on trailers. Check the...
  3. J

    Troubles with 8HP

    Racerone has the better/safer idea. Starter fluid can be little dynamic for my tastes.
  4. J

    Troubles with 8HP

    Fuel mixture is the first thing that comes to my mind. Fuel to the carb isn’t worth much if it’s not letting a combustable mixture through it.
  5. J

    Flat tire on haul-out today . . .

    I have had it happen 4 times. The first time was a failure on the boat ramp on a single axle trailer. The other 3 were on tandem axle trailers. The second one I had bought a boat sitting in a slip and the previous owner arranged the trailer. It had a low tire that wasn’t apparent until the boat...
  6. J

    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    This is exactly what I need to happen. Unfortunately the tractor won’t start and I don’t have time to mess with it. I’m pretty sure the float either stuck or sunk. Gas probably went bad by now too. I have a couple of mowers that need new homes too. One is a Kubota G3200 that runs and mows.
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    Loosing Faith in Humanity . . .

    I have some things I would like to sell but don’t know how I want to go about it. I don’t have a facebook account. I have used Craigslist for items I didn’t want to ship and Ebay for Items I was willing to box up. It seems like marketplace is the way to go now but I keep dragging my feet because...
  8. J

    4.3 gxi run without water...

    I have yet to be called out for an overheat between servicings. Volvo impellers are easy to check so I generally do so during oil change while waiting for the oil to drain. These boats get beached a lot and the lower units used as anchors so it is hard telling what kind of trash gets sucked...
  9. J

    Nobody fishing?

    East central Oklahoma. Little warm for the long sleeve shirt but like it better than sunscreen.
  10. J

    4.3 gxi run without water...

    Of the 4 GXi Volvo Pentas I have worked on, I don’t think any of the impellers ever made it to the recommended change time. The Monterey had a closed cooling system so that added picking rubber bits out of the heat exchanger when doing an impeller change. The last one I did on a Cobalt had less...
  11. J

    Nobody fishing?

    Tried for catfish and crappie today. Caught 3 catfish, zero crappie and one of the biggest gar I have seen in the lake.
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    Boat is put away for winter. What to do every day ?

    An “oh crap” moment while fishing for catfish today.
  13. J

    Modern PT lumber

    I just replaced a top board (treated 2x6) on outdoor steps I built in 2020. Mostly just pulled it off with my hands instead of undoing screws. I should replace a couple more. I will be replacing the entire set within a year and will likely use composite although I am not sure where I will find...
  14. J

    Who makes covers that are any good?

    Around here a person can buy a used carport cheaper than having a boat cover made. I paid $500 for a good 12x30 that has ten feet of it enclosed. I don’t remember what the quote was for a 22’ pontoon cover but the replacement Bimini canvas was $800 (4 bow).
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    Best flooring options?

    The EVA foam looks like the flooring that came on the new Sea Rays at work. It must be tasty because the birds sure like it. Same birds have started digging at upholstery seams to get at the foam underneath.
  16. J

    ‘77 Johnson 70hp Starter Troubleshooting

    Thanks for the update! Glad you got it running!
  17. J

    Cars you should have kept.

    I had a Scout attempt to pull out my 74 Cherokee when I drove it into a wash. I was sober, alone and on an Arizona desert road many miles from town. Went over a rise while turning and stopped when the grill hit the opposite bank. Middle of the day but couldn’t see the hole past the hood. The...
  18. J

    SX-M repainting tips needed

    It is only hazardous if you let it be hazardous. The heavy chem gloves to keep it off your hands, respirator with correct filter to keep it out of your lungs and goggles to keep it out of your eyes. Long sleeves and pants with proper footwear is good too.
  19. J

    2021 yamaha f200 4 stoke

    What does the manual say? It is available to download free from Yamaha.
  20. J

    How do you screw into fiberglass/gelcoat without chipping?

    Skin requirements on an airliner are a little different than on a small general aviation airplane. Some new production aircraft are still using Dacron fabric. Many vintage aircraft came from the factory with cotton skin. 2024 aluminum is what I see most for stressed skin. 3003 is more for low...
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