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    pdf service manuals

    can't find a service manual for my motor. Has anyone ordered a pdf version from Watercraftmanuals.com? they have many in pdf form. Just don't want to get scammed.
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    water pressure vs air pressure

    I found myself tasked with winterizing a property the other day. it has a well that feeds 3 structures. I found that I could isolate the lines to each building using the different valves built into the plumbing setup. there is an old non-bladder expansion tank that I was charging up to 20 psi...
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    wiring an electric motor

    I'm hoping someone more experienced can help me with this. I'm replacing a pump in my hot tub. the new motor is aftermarket so I'm not sure if it is wired differently or not. in this post I'll post pics of the original motor and wiring, and in the next post I'll post a poc of the diagram on...
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    video of my motor idling

    would you experienced guys listen to my motor idle and let me know of it sounds ok, or of it sounds rough. this is the first start of the season. it's been running for around 5 minutes at this point and is idled down to about 800 rpm. it's a 2000 90hp 60 deg looper. thanks.
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    Windows 11 yes/no?

    Is everyone jumping on the free windows 11 upgrade?
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    Computer Help!!

    I just updated my tower with a new HP tower I picked up. I bought it a while back but finally got around to switching it out with the old one. The switch went very well, got my files transferred, etc. So, yesterday, I went to use the computer and it won't start. Pardon me if my terminology...
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    Electrical/charging/gauge issue

    I'm not sure if this is an electrical issue, or an outboard motor issue, but I'll post it here. I'm dealing with my Pontoon Boat, Its a 1996 model with a 2001 Johnson 2 stroke 90hp, 60 deg, looper with VRO. the last couple times out I've noticed an issue that doesn't happen all the time, but...
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    Helicoil advice

    I'm helping a friend with an old tractor, '56 oliver super 55. One of the timing cover bolts broke off and he drilled it out of the block. we're thinking a helicoil might work but neither of us have any experience with them. it's cast iron and we have about 5/8 - 3/4 of an inch in depth to...
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    Pontoon redecking

    I'm in the process of redecking my pontoon. I've got it stripped down to the plywood and carpet. I'm now trying to figure out the best way to remove the bolts holding the plywood. they're the type with a large flat head with no slot, or any way of keeping it from spinning when I try to take...
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    Removing a broken exhaust stud

    Hi Guys, I'm doing some repair work on my bobcat. It has a small kabota 3 cyl diesel. I found it has a broken exhaust manifold stud at the rear of the engine. It is not too difficult to get to, but space is limited. I have no experience removing old studs but I do have a few ideas of my own...
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    Starter Motor replacement

    Does anyone replace/rebuild their starter motor as a maintenance item? Or do you just wait for it to fail? My 90 hp johnson outboard is 16 y.o. now, assuming the starter is original and works fine...Just wondering what you guys have done.
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    Exhaust Hose

    Anyone know where I might be able to buy some of this hose without buying the two volvo parts? They're on my AQ260/275 Drivetrain. Thanks.
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    How long can a battery last?

    My pontoon has a battery, Marine starting type, that was bought new by the previous owner in june, 2006. I've been running it for the past 5-6 years with no issues. I'm thinking I'm on borrowed time at this point, but just thought I'd see if anyone's had batteries last longer. Not being cheap...
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    Shift Rod adjustment

    On my 2001 90 hp 2 stroke, my shift rod seems too short. When I first bought the boat I wanted to change out the water pump. However, I couldn't get the shift rod to release from the linkage under the powerhead. Since it was my first outboard, I got the help of a mobile mechanic. He had to...
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    comparing two props for my pontoon

    Hi, I'm picking up a new prop for the pontoon in my sig to reward her for another great season. I'm currently running a slightly dinged up solas aluminum 13" pitch 4 blade prop which has worked well for the past couple years. In the past I've bought the solas props for both my boats because of...
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    Math Problem

    I'm working on a spreadsheet and I'm stumped on one math calculation. I have a ratio question that my mind can't get around. So I thought I'd try you guys. My ratio is 5:2. I need, in decimal form, the 5:2 ratio of 1. The answer would be two numbers adding up to 1. don't forget to show your...
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    Whats the best way to lube this type of trailer jack?

    Need to lube this. Suggestions?
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    Always looking...repower question.

    I saw this add on CL. Its a very similar motor to mine and should be plug and play. 1999 Johnson 115HP Outboard Motor I've got a 2001 90hp on my boat that runs good. But i've found myself looking to up my power a bit. My Toon is rated for up to a 135 Hp motor. Anyway I'm just curious...
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    Boat lift install/removal

    Although it will be a few months before the water will be soft enough to boat on around here, I'm thinking more and more about this up coming season. Two summer ago I bought a used but in good shape shorestation boat lift #40120 for my pontoon. Its fairly large, rated for 4000lbs and 10'...
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    Prop on my pontoon

    Hi guys, I was out on my toon (Listed in my sig) the other day and checked my speed (gps). I found I'm getting up to 27mph @ 5100 RPM with my Solas amita 13p, 4 blade prop. This works out to about a 14% slip. I found these number to be about what I thought they would be. So yesterday I was...
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