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  1. Cofe

    a golden oldy,the teletype

    Re: a golden oldy,the teletype I never wanted, or was given the opportunity to use one of those things. I do remember the evening news with Walter Cronkite and the sound of teletypes smokin in the background..... I must be getting old too.....
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    US History Question

    In the past each state had their own army. What happened to those armies? Were they made into the national guard? Or were they disbanded and done away with? I have been searching the internet, and can't find much information on the matter.
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    1977 Evinrude 25hp waterpump kit info

    Re: 1977 Evinrude 25hp waterpump kit info 1. You will need to get the water level higher than the pump area on the leg to get it to pump right. 2. The drawing shows no gaskets in the pump. 3. The water tube is bent like the one in this picture. You should be able to purchace a new tube if...
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    Shift rod screw on a 1993 johnson 48 hp?

    Re: Shift rod screw on a 1993 johnson 48 hp? I have never worked on your exact model, but the screw should be in the linkage under the carb. My suggestion would be to move the shifter, and observe where the linkage connects to run down into the midsection. Should be screw #14 Hope you find...
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    1975 johnson 70 hp lower unit removal

    Re: 1975 johnson 70 hp lower unit removal Disconnect the shift rod in the motor cowling below the carb. Remove the bolts that hold the lower unit on and it should slide apart. You won't have to drain the oil, and you should tilt the motor when you are ready to remove the lower unit because you...
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    What to do

    I am 51 years old with experience in Power Plant Mechanics, Certified Welding, Oil Field production, and various labor crafts. I have no job. What shall I do? Get more education? Spend my retirement and fade out? I just don't know what to do at 51. I know this is a bad question to submit to...
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    Prime time mess up

    My chain saws and weedeaters have seen many years of service so I decided it was time to install new fuel lines. Here is how it went.... My two cycle equipment are of the McCullough brand. They have Walbro carbs and have a primer bulb. Well I decided since the old primer bulbs were getting...
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    Chain saw Weed eater Gas Lines

    Was replacing brittle gas lines on my chain saws and weed eaters. I picked up some tygon tube gas line at a automotive parts shop and installed the new lines. The tygon tube gas lines go through the plastic gas tank and it is supposed to be a tight fit. The new lines fit tight, but the lines...
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    Hurricane Earl Help Post

    It just occurred to me that in the event of a disastrous situation such as the potential for hurricane Earl. That Phone lines may be Out, Cell phones may be Out, and the Television may be out, and Radio may be out, as well as power. Some basic communications that may not be affected, some may...
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    Best year Johnson/Evinrude with points/condenser?

    Was wondering what model years would be the best for Johnson/Evinrude motors in the 20-35 hp range that still ran with points and condensers? Thanks!
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    Over 100,000 Johnson/Evinrude Topics

    Just noticed the high topic numbers for the Johnson/Evinrude forum. Just a note to thank all the people here that have helped so many boaters. This is a wonderful site with lots of knowledge on a variety of subjects. Thanks! Especially to the older gents here! It wouldn't be the same without...
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    User Friendlier Forum?

    I have noticed when I am logged in that at the very bottom of a post there is a "Top" tab that is handy to go back to the top of the post. Sometimes when I am looking at a post I would like to go to the last post without scrolling. (on my laptop, the touch pad is a pita..):( So is there a...
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    Forum Flaw

    Saw this in the news. A serious flaw in software widely used to power online discussion sites could allow hackers to harvest reams of personal data, the BBC has learned. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10714192
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    External Hard Drive

    I have been looking at external hard-drives, and noticed that there are now micro external drives that are 2.0 USB with no power supply cord. I was wondering since these drives get their power from through the USB cable, will they burn out older USB 2.0 connectors or even the mother boards on...
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    Good Coffee Blends

    My wife likes flavored coffee blends, and I like good strong coffee. We are always looking for that perfect cup of coffee. Have any suggestions?
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    Duracraft T-Rail Accessories

    Have a 1990 Duracraft semi V Jon boat. It has T-rail on the sides, and for the seat mounts. Does anyone know of where I can get accessories, and a seat mount for the T-rail?
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    Left or Right Bow Mount? MK V2

    Just removed my old Evinrude trolling motor that was mounted on the bow, port side of the boat. I have just ordered a minn kota V2 55 to replace it, and was wondering since I am right handed, if mounting the new motor on the right side of the boat would be a problem? It seems that if I fish...
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    Oil Leak In The Gulf

    Been watching the blown out well in the gulf on the news. It looks like the oil mess is getting way out of control. What can be done?
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    Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water

    Does anyone here use a reverse osmosis drinking water system in your home? I am debating putting one in my house, and was wondering what the pro's and con's are about this system? Also what kind of life should I expect to get out of the filters, and the membrane?
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    Torques off

    Brought my car into the tire shop last week to get new rubber put on. Was hanging out talking to the owner as the workers put the new tires on. Everything was going ok, until one of the workers grabbed the impact wrench and started rattling on my good looking aluminum rims. I had the owner stop...
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