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    Dometic RV fridge RH460LD any good?

    Came across one of these used and was wondering whats good or not so good about this fridge?? Wanting to put a 2nd fridge in my boat and only know Norcold.Anyone??
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Guess they are cheaper than I assumed...$20 on eBay from what looks to me like a a non china seller.
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Prop shaft is a good idea for me to check though I saw nothing obvious when I removed the prop last season..Charlie
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Thanks again guys.I think I will buy an alignment rod and at least take a look for myself.I have pulled and serviced my drive and ujoints ,prop, thrust washer etc since the motor change so I have counted that out for now.Guess I should also take a close look at everything while its idling and...
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Gonna check that for sure.Never thought of that.Thanks
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    Thanks guys, motor /compression checked out perfectly prior to purchase. Prop and drive are fine.Vibration begins at idle speed as soon as drive is engaged.Never had any vibration prior to engine install.Boat couldn't be water tested after install because it was done in Feb in NY. I will take a...
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    I assume I need an engine alignment, vibration when drive is engaged

    1988 Regal commodore with twin 5.0LX rwc alpha drives. I needed to have an engine replaced last year.Found a 2003 5.0 Vortec and the marina that had it also did the install.Unfortunately the marina was not local and it was done in Feb so couldn't reply check it out till May.There is pretty...
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    Your friend is not too bright!!
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    Grease on rims

    this looks like an issue WHILE TOWING. ,I would go with excessive bearing heat.everything expands.check the temp during next tow.Thats where I would go with this issue.Charlie
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    An old wives tale!!! I sprayed their tails with yellow rustoleum last year.Never saw them again .....unless less of course they stopped by the dry cleaners after release.
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    This was more like a George foreman grilll and lightning combo.
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    Fried Raccoon anyone???

    Rocoons are constantly climbing my multipole fences and doing damage to my property and enclosed garbage bin.Bought a Have-a-Heart trap and have been catching a few and dropping them off (relocating) at a nature preserve which is only a few miles from me. One nasty one decided while in the trap...
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    cockpit enclosure

    greatlakesboattop.com Got OEM top and enclosure with railing for my Grady white.Charlie
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    RE: Issues with Mercruiser 5.0 LX 4 Barrel Carb

    Pull the oil fill cap on the valve cover and look for water in oil foam before you go any further.Charlie
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Thanks,looks like they are gonna be hard for me to find on my motor.This is my 3rd year with this motor so hopefully they have been replaced before.Charlie
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    Cylinder head anode??? Do I need one??

    Been on Sim Yamaha site getting a water pump kit.Saw several cylinder head anodes.News to me??? do I need one or should I be replacing one that I didn't know I had?? Year 2000 200hp Saltwater Series 2 stroke.SX200 .I have the transom bracket anode and the keg/fin anode and that's all that I know...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Ok,Thats why I am asking.Got my answer on SEI products.Thanks guys!! I am an Oem guy however I do not shy away from quality aftermarket parts like Sierra,Quicksilver,etc. I have used GLM water pump kits on my Mercruisers and the parts always look pretty new when I change them out.Never a cracked...
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Thanks,That looks like the right # .that is not the complete kit with housing.What you are seeing does not have the housing or the collar/tabs.Piecemealing it comes out to the same $125 Charlie
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    SEI Marine products...Anyone buy from them?? Quality??

    Anyone ever buy from SEI ?? I am wanting to buy a complete water pump kit for my 200hp Yamaha 2 stroke.OEM "complete" kit is averaging $125 + shipping .I have no problem using aftermarket parts as long as it is a name brand like Sierra,Quicksilver,GLM etc.,SEI marine products has the complete...
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    Darn Mice Can Be Expensive

    and my wife asks me why I put mouse traps everywhere in the fall thru winter, inside and outside.Charlie
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