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  1. SeaKaye12

    Info on Lower Unit Monitor

    Somewhere; probably here on i-boats, I saw mention of a device that monitors the condition of the lower unit oil...and gives warning of water in the oil, metal particles in the oil, and also temperature of the oil. I'd like to read more about this...but now I can't find and mention of lt...
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    I Paid $4.42 for Gas! I'm mad as hell and not gonna take it anymore!

    Ummm.. well; I'm not all that mad and I guess I'll have to take it if I'm going to go boating again... It was at Lake Shasta in Northern California. Middle of August (not a holiday weekend even...) Gas prices in town there hovers around $3.35 for 87.....but prices at the Marinas on the...
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    O-ring left over from Impeller Kit

    I just swapped out the impeller on my 1977 Merc 850 (4 Cyl). The Quicksilver Impeller kit included an O-ring about the diameter of the driveshaft. I could see no use for it. The genuine Mercury manual that I have shows an O-ring below the water pump base; but since I wasn't replacing the...
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    Still need Help with ID'ing my

    I’ve been searching for a 15p prop to try . I currently have a 17p prop (the white one) which fits fine. The white prop fits my 1977 Merc 850 sn04721196. The black one ( part # on it is 48-77342 A40L 15P....then in larger numbers.....R986) was ordered on e-bay last year…and was...
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    Has anyone devised an "update" for the old two hose pressure gas tanks on the ol

    Hi, Locally here there is a 50's vintage Johnson 5.5HP for sale. It's missing it's gas tank. The older two hose tanks are hard to find...and I had been meaning to ask here if anyone ever devised a "fix" that would update those older motors to use the suction feed system. Just curious more...
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    Anyone want to take a stab at a Windows 98 SE 'puter Problem?

    Hi, It's a five year old machine that's run 7 days a week in a business application. Last week...it started rebooting repeatedly...would no sooner get up and running...when it would re-boot. No error message or anything. Upon re-boot it would run ScanDisk each time...because "Windows did...
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    Lets get Started...Parker Owners Post your Boat

    Parker builds so-nonsense fishing boats for off-shore . Just to get things started...here's their website. www. parkerboats.net Post a pic of your Parker! Thanks for reading, Chuck
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    Allison Boat. Anyone Own One? Anyone gone 105 MPH in One?

    Hi All... Locally here a guy has a 1995 Allison Bass Boat up for sale. It has the Merc 280 HP 2.5 Race Mariner Motor. He states in his ad that it is a 100+MPH boat. He wants 15k obo. I'm trying to decide if I should call him and go have a look at it. Anyone here own one? What's it like...
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    Why does my trailer yank and tug at me?

    Hi All, Just bought me a new truck; a 1998 Ford F150. I'm pulling a 16' runabout that might weigh 2500 lbs (I had it weighed at the dump last year and they said about 1800...so the 2500 is erring on the high side...) On anything except the smoothest of roads...the trailer yanks and tugs as...
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    Anyone use a stereo with the old non-voltage regulated Mercs?

    Hi,<br /><br />I have a 1977 Merc 850 that when running puts out as much as 18 volts to charge the battery.<br /><br />I'd like to hook up a stereo CD player and/or other electronic marine gadgets....and wonder if any of them could tolerate that sort of voltage without burning out.<br /><br...
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    Looking for some Great "Driving Music" CD's

    Hi!<br /><br />I just bought a new (to me) truck that has a newer Pioneer CD/MP3 player in it.<br /><br />I want some great "driving CD" music to play while on road trips! You know...those lively "get up to speed" tunes. I've heard great driving music in all varieties....from Classical to...
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    Discussion Please: Methods for Properly Servicing Auto Transmissions

    Hi,<br /><br />Well; the time has come for me to go in search of a good transmission mechanic to do a "drain" and refill on my two Fords...a '98 Mustang GT and a '98 F-150. Both with the AR70W Transmissions.<br /><br />But; what to do? Different shops do different service.<br /><br />Some...
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    When Jumper Cables won't work...why?

    Hi,<br /><br />Maybe it's just me but it seems that with the newer cars and their batteries...using jumper cables won't help in getting started with a bad battery.<br /><br />Two cases in point: My '93 Camry V6 and a friend's Ford F150 4.6L. Both scenarios were the same: The original battery...
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    Looking for info/comparison on 3/4 ton suspension

    Hi,<br /><br />I've been looking for a good replacement truck. I'll only use it for towing the boat so I don't want to invest a lot of money. For looks (my preference) I'd pick a mid 90's Ford F-250. I think they also are pretty reliable from a mechanical point of view.<br /><br />Problem is...
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    Surprise with Ford Crown Victoria

    I was surprised to learn that the Ford Crown Vic is only rated at 1500 pounds towing capacity (Class 1)<br /><br />After all...it's built with a frame; is rear wheel drive...and uses a 4.6 V8 engine (as does the Mustang GT).<br /><br />I wonder why it's only rated at 1500 lbs?<br /><br />Even...
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    What can you tell me about Auto Painting?

    Hi,<br /><br />I just bought my neighbor's '89 Ford Bronco. It needs a paint job.<br /><br />Obviously; this aint no Lamborghini...I need to get it painted at a decent price....decent quality that will look good and last.<br /><br />When I go to paint shops; what questions should I ask?<br...
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    Wow! Highly Polished Aluminum Gregor

    Have you ever seen an aluminum fishing boat shine like this one?<br /><br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GREGOR-14-5-w-Trl-Yam-Power-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ63727QQitemZ4617013885QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW <br /><br />Sheesh! It's beautiful!<br /><br />Anyone know who to polish...
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    Yet another idea for Motor Stand (Pics)

    I Know that there have been a lot of designs for motor stands posted here...but I just happened across this one on e-bay...and thought it was clever in that I could build it easily...and for the way that it folds up out of the way when not needed.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <br /><br />It...
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    Where to go for Internet Background Checks?

    Hi,<br /><br />I'm a business owner with the responsibility of hiring honest people with good moral character.<br /><br />I would like to begin implementing a background check before I hire new staff. I would like to check criminal records.<br /><br />Does anyone here have any experience with...
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    A trick to make filling 6 Gal Tanks Easier?

    Hello All...<br /><br />I just came back from the gas station with two of my 6 gallon fuel tanks.<br /><br />What a pain it is with todays modern gas pump nozzels (I'm in California...maybe they're worse here???)<br /><br />I can fill the first 4 gallons or so...but then the automatic shut-off...
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