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  1. tashasdaddy

    New Battery post nuts alert!!

    a lot of the new batteries are coming with stainless hex nuts on the post. before installing put a drop or 2 of oil on the post. then install. the reason is that the stainless nut will "GALL" on the post. making it impossible to either tighten or loosen the nut. i just learned this the hard...
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    Jacksonville international Boat Show this weekend

    Just to remind the No Fl, and So Ga members this is the big show, metro park, boats in the water. over 75 brands represented. http://www.jaxboatshow.com/Home_Page.php no i am not connected with it. see you there.
  3. tashasdaddy

    Jacksonville international Boat Show this weekend

    Just to remind the No Fl, and So Ga members this is the big show, metro park, boats in the water. over 75 brands represented. http://www.jaxboatshow.com/Home_Page.php no i am not connected with it. see you there.
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    carb cleaning instructions??? Verified

    these are directions for 2 cylinder, 2 carbed motors, but the principle follows for most other carbs. Cleaning Carburetors First i ask you to follow the directions in your OEM Manual. 1. you will need a rebuild kit for each carb. 2. remove carbs trying not to disturb linkage adjustment...
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    Identity Crisis

    took this on trade, suppose to be 18hp, good spark and compression, probably carb gunked up. no tags, no freeze plug.
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    showing my ignorance, 1966 50 hp

    500S-5 serial # 194373. good compression all over 115 and equal. no spark, but internal harness is bad. 1st question, should i replace harness before, opening the the Magneto/distributor to look at points. i can do a johnny/rude easy, this is a totally new animal to me. i have...
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    SkyBus Airlines dies

    Dear Skybus Customer: We regret to inform you that Skybus Airlines will cease all operations effective 12:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5. As a result, your Skybus flight has been cancelled. Skybus will not be processing refunds directly. To arrange for a refund on your reservation, please contact...
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    record cold in Fl

    were below freezing on march 25th.
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    Andrea Doria Life Boat surface.

    this is and ebay offer that i say on 2 lifeboats. interesting seeing them. http://cgi.ebay.com/Andrea-Doria-RARE-Aluminum-life-boats-2-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ270220957405QQihZ017QQcategoryZ66638QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    Dogs Letter to GOD

    TO: GOD FROM: THE DOG Dear God: Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another? Dear God: When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it still the same old story? Dear God: Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang...
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    1967 Sports Craft Sportsman

    picked it up for $150.00 only need cosmetics, and trailer, even has new windshield.
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    Jason J anyone have any contact info

    haven't heard from him in a while, and the great link to Skanky Beast restoration is not working, wanted to get it from him for the forum. if not we've lost a great tutorial.
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    stopped for driving too fast

    I GOT STOPPED FOR SPEEDING THE OTHER DAY I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT UNTIL THE COP LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT One Sign You're Driving Too Fast........
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    bought a 1966 50hp 1940373

    i'm the Johnnyrude guy that just got a good deal on this. anything out of the ordinary, to look out for. i know get a manual,, on it's way. i lived thur my 71 1350, but this is the smallest merc i've had. i do know that the 4 cylinders 50's were good.. got to get it home and start on it.
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    another steal update with pictures. 3/26/08

    bought this at lunch, on Craiglist this morning. 1966 50 merc, 1966 Sportcraft sportsman. stringers and deck already done. has windshield. and cable pulley steering. motor check out as best i could tell. will pick up this week. $150.00
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    Football finally makes sense

    A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked the experience. 'Oh, I really liked it,' she replied, 'especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn't...
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    Hooked on Phonics....ain't it wonderful !

    WITH A FIVE YEAR OLD, WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET, READ ON Jake is 5 and learning to read. He points to a picture in a zoo book and says, "Look Mama! It's a frickin' Elephant!" Deep breath ... "What did you call it?" "It's a frickin' Elephant, Mama! It...
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