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  1. JB

    Ahoy, Skinnywater. What would happen to my ML if

    I used 87 or 89 octane fuel?<br /><br />I have religiously fed her only 91+, but for $.20 a gallon less the idea that the ECU would adjust timing to compensate is attractive.<br /><br />In case you forgot: 1999 ML430, Stillen cat-back duals and aftermarket cone air intake. 81,000 miles.<br /><br...
  2. JB

    Ornithologists?

    As most of you know, I feed hummingbirds. My flock has grown to around 50 this year. The wars over the feeders are constant entertainment.<br /><br />I sometimes get a ruby throat male in the spring or fall, but most of the year my li'l buddies are what I think are black chinned hummers. The...
  3. JB

    CMOs

    I have just liquidated all of my equities after 6 frustrating years of roller coaster ride with no noticable capital growth and P/Es of about 2-3%.<br /><br />I want to protect my savings (what is left after the '99-'01 bloodbath) and get some income out of my investments (so I can buy gas :)...
  4. JB

    Oz Tourist Humor.

    Got this from my Daughter.<br /><br />The questions below about Australia are from potential visitors. They were posted on an Australian Tourism Website, and the answers are the actual responses by the website officials, who obviously have a sense of humour.<br /><br />Q: Will I be able to see...
  5. JB

    Awakening a sleeping outboard; by BoatBuoy

    I see a lot of posts from folks who have a motor that has been in storage, belonged to their dad or granddad, or for another reason. I recently went through most of these steps myself in preparing a motor which hadn’t been used for 15 years. Following is an attempt to provide a concise list of...
  6. JB

    What are you thankful for?

    All these rants, complaints, cynicism and general whining are getting me down.<br /><br />Today we, in the U.S.A., are celebrating the 229th anniversary of the birth of our nation. The greatest nation on earth (IMO). We have the most personal freedom, highest standard of living and best quality...
  7. JB

    CBS coverage of F1 stinks!!

    What a lousy job they did. :mad: <br /><br />Camera work was okay, but the direction, narrative and timing were really terrible. They didn't even cover the post-race press conference.<br /><br />I've seen better coverage of local dirt track "stock" cars.<br /><br />That's bad enough, but the...
  8. JB

    Leather

    Why does a man's heart accellerate, breaks out in a cold sweat, gets weak knees and drools when he sees a slender young woman dressed in a tight leather outfit?<br /><br />Because. . .<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br /><br />-<br...
  9. JB

    Outboard getting wet too high up?

    The bonnets are intended to keep water off the engine, Zoom. They expect to get wet.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
  10. JB

    1979 evinrude 85 hp tilt trim

    Welcome to iboats, Rudeman.<br /><br />We post troubles in the troubles forum.<br /><br />I will move this for you.
  11. JB

    1979 evinrude 85 hp tilt trim

    Welcome to iboats, Rudeman.<br /><br />We post troubles in the troubles forum.<br /><br />I will move this for you.
  12. JB

    johnson 140 outboard

    Howdy, Mattbma.<br /><br />Welcome to iboats. :) <br /><br />As a former Auto mechanic I am sure you would agree that one should not attempt to service anything without the Service Manual.<br /><br />First: What is the model number? You will need that to get the correct manual.<br /><br...
  13. JB

    Hey Mods?

    Hey Mods? We don't keep records on that sort of thing, NYM, but you are still waaaaay behind a few here (and no longer here). :) <br /><br />BTW, since we learned what a "poof" is down under we refer to deletions as ZAPs.
  14. JB

    1970 evinrude motor........85hp

    http://www.iboats.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=000001 <br /><br />Good luck, and let us know what you find. :)
  15. JB

    96 Merc 250 -- minimum octane rating 87 / 89 / 93?

    87 Octane unleaded, Seaclor, and alcohol free if available.
  16. JB

    1993 Johnson 70hp

    Moving this to Johnson Troubles.<br /><br />You need a Service Manual, ranger. Get one and adjust your engine by the book.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
  17. JB

    1993 Johnson 70hp

    Moving this to Johnson Troubles.<br /><br />You need a Service Manual, ranger. Get one and adjust your engine by the book.<br /><br />Good luck. :)
  18. JB

    cleaning galvanized aluminum t-top?

    Howdy SM.<br /><br />Sure doesn't seem like an Electrical problem to me. I will move it to Boats.<br /><br />Aluminum may be anodized but not galvanized.
  19. JB

    cleaning galvanized aluminum t-top?

    Howdy SM.<br /><br />Sure doesn't seem like an Electrical problem to me. I will move it to Boats.<br /><br />Aluminum may be anodized but not galvanized.
  20. JB

    TV thingy

    Nope. Never heard of such an item.
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