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    Unusual Bilge pump power issue

    Had a bilge pump crap out so I got a Rule 1500 and a 2000 to replace it.Hooked the 1500 up exactly the way old one was (only 2 wires) and the pump was acting like it only had 1/2 power going to it.The battery was nearby so I touched the pump wires to that and big difference ,it was full power.I...
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    How Dumb can a dude be????

    So I am on Craigs list and a guy has some old bags old blacktop for sale cheap.I figured I would buy 4-6 bags from him. So he wants to put the bags in his truck and do a meetup approx 15 -20 mins away from where he is.I asked him what his location was and it turns out that he is less than 10...
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    Mercruiser trim pump sounds higher pitch than usual

    1988 Mercruisers with alpha drives.!st try upon commissioning got a click or 2 then operated normally without anymore clicking and up and down worked ok but maybe a little slower.My concern is a slightly higher pitch upon up trimming.Gonna check trim fluid level.Felt around fittings with brown...
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    Decarb with spring startup Yamaha 200 ox66 2 stroke

    For 1st start of the spring I typically pull the plugs and crank a few times to discharge any overabundance of fogging oil, put plugs back in and start her up.THIS spring I decided to introduce some Seafoam into the cylinders let sit for an hour and then start her up.I figured ,since I usually...
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    2019 Grand Cherokee came with wrong size spare....Just found it out

    Took me a long time to find this out. Purchased Jeep new .Never had a flat.Checked that there was a steel wheel spare and jack when new.Everything looked good. Fit in the well perfectly with the 2 removable triangular storage wells. Black firm foam jack and handle holder fit perfectly. Picked up...
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    Topped off battery with Distilled water....Why not with battery acid???? Opinions???

    Out of boredom on a lousy lousy weather day yesterday,I climbed inside the shrink-wrap of my Grady white and checked the levels on one of my batteries.The 2 outside fills were lower than the rest.I added a few ounces of distilled water in each. Curious if I could have used battery acid from an...
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    Anodes for Yamaha outboard...Zinc or Aluminum?

    2000 200hp saltwater series outboard. Has the standard zinc bar under the trim setup and skeg/fin also zinc. I have had same ones for 4 years with absolutely so deterioration at all. I clean them up on my grinding wheel upon spring commissioning.I am considering switching to aluminum anodes for...
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    George Foreman gone but will never be forgotten!!

    Sad news when I heard Big George has passed.Boxing fans like myself got to see a lot of of great things for a very long time.God Bless you George!!! You made my day when you hit Michael Moorer right on the chin and he never knew what hit him!! I think there were about 20 years difference in age...
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    2000 200hp Saltwater series ,Replaced trim cowl switch, what is this retainer piece???

    Just replaced the trim switch.There is a retaining plate with a thin rod aft of the switch.What is being retained?? The trim switch is routed under that retainer and rod.I would need to remove the retainer plate to get the old switch out of there and to route the new switch wires.I already...
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    Anyone have experience with exterminating Rats?

    Neighbors all have wood retaining walls in the yards.Saw that my garbage pail had a hole gnawed through it. Saw a big one strolling across the neighbors back yard.Looked at a few Youtube videos combining corn muffin mix and baking soda and making some cookies for them.Baking soda is supposed to...
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    Shift cable resistance, best lube point to possibly help?

    1988 mercruiser 5.0 twin Alpha drives.Was planning a transom service kit to be done on both drives but not until next season as my boat will just be sitting in the slip for 99% of the time this coming season. Stbd shifter has some obvious resistance when engaging in Reverse.Feels the same with...
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    Can a Gen1 lower work with a Gen 2 upper outdrive application??

    Trying to help a friend out that has a mostly broken skeg on his Gen 2 drive,I have a spare Gen 1 lower drive that I would be willing to give him .Not sure it will mate properly?? Looking to save him some welding or adding a keg guard. Charlie
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    Alpha outdrive stud came off with nut. Never saw this before???

    1988 alpha drive serviced every other season.Upon splitting the drive for servicing while loosening the 2 recessed nuts at midpoint on the drive ,one of the nuts must have stopped turning and the entire stud unscrewed from the lower.Been doing my own drive servicing for over 30 years and never...
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    Need help to identify this Alpha drive

    Hi guys, I have an Alpha drive available to me and the seller does not have any info on it except this # B412447. I have not been able to find anything based on this # that the seller gave me.Anyone have info that can help??? Thanks guys, Let me know. Charlie
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    WHY I HATE RUSTOLEUM AEROSOL PAINT

    Just had a can of Rustoleum spray paint clog and fail before I used half of the can.As a matter of fact in the past 30+ years of boat maintenance and homeownership I dont recall ever being able to use an entire can of Rustoleum spray paint without it clogging and failing.NEVER!!! I wrote to...
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    Alpha gen1 ? Help to identify with pic

    Trying to help a friend that got his 1st boat.He is a distance away so trying to help him by pics right now.He bought a little 17 Glastron bow rider mid 1990s I think. 4.3 v6 mercruiser .What is the circle on the right side gasket just above the shift arm?? I have had 1980s alpha drives for past...
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    200 hp Saltwaterseries lift motor engaging on its own.

    2000 200hp saltwater series OX66 .I have noticed a few times that my motor seemed to be trimmed up further than I had lifted it.Just thought I may have tapped the button by accident.Same happened a few more times and then without the motor running I heard the trim motor engage all by itself for...
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    Gen II service same as Alpha one?

    A buddy just got a skiff with Gen II drive he tells me.I have serviced my alpha one drives for a long time and offered to help him.Is the removal of the drive the same procedure?? Charlie
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    Anyone ever convert their 401k to an IRA?

    I have a 401k with and employer that I no longer work for,Im retired last year. Its with Vanguard in very conservative slight moneymaker and designed to never lose any at all.401k rep said I could leave it there or a better idea would be to transfer to IRA with my credit union which pays a...
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    Anyone know what this is???

    Found this in a bunch of paperwork the previous owner gave to me.Assuming it has something to do with a Compass but who knows?? Charlie
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