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    Opinions on Mercury 150? Low compression.

    I am looking at buying a 1990 Sea Ray 180 Bowrider. It has a Mercury 150, the picture looks like it says Black Max on the side. I have not seen the boat in person yet, only pictures. The dealer says one cylinder was "scorched" resulting in excessive cylinder leakage and low compression. Not...
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    Old style merc shift problem???

    Im will try to be as descriptive as possible. My boat has the old style drive. It is a 1977 model, 165hp Mercury. I believe this is called the pre alpha or the pre R. This summer, after it sat for a year, I pulled the drive and changed the water pump, prop shaft seals, and all other...
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    More jobs lost

    Just heard on the local news that the factory my mother works at is closed down cutting over 130 jobs including hers. She is in late 50's, counts on the job for both insurance and that paycheck. Been there for over 25 years, and has always worked factory production work. <br /><br />If anyone...
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    Wagner paint sprayer??

    I got my hands on a wagner wide shot 2 speed paint sprayer. It is well used and I don't know if it even works. It makes a loud noise when I turn it on.<br /><br />My question for the experts here, I am using a semi gloss latex interior house paint. If I use this paint sprayer for that, do I need...
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    Hailing Spud21

    I see in another thread you posted you had a 69XR7 in your garage.<br /><br />Because I am a car guy here is a few pictures of mine. Had it since 1989 or so, just a few years ago pulled it out of the weeds and am slowly bringing it back to life. Only work on it a month or two a year though...
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    Test your skill.

    For this game you need a steady hand. I can't quite make it to level 4. <br />Sound effects help a little.<br /><br /> maze
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    Dad's been downsized! (update)

    Dad called today. Last week he went to the companies competator and was offered a job on the spot. His year experience in the wholesale industry was something they wanted, and they made a part time position for him until full time opened up. They were taking over routes from his old company...
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    Places to stay in Charleston?

    The wife and I are thinking of going to Charleston SC this summer to visit her father (she has only met once in 3o years). Planning the trip the first of August to make it to her sisters wedding (also never met sister before).<br /><br />Looking for any ideas or advice on good decent priced...
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    I am finaly independant of the system!

    This past week I finally got my family off of government programs! We have had the kids on WIC which in this state is a food program for children under 5. They give milk, cheese, peanut butter, formula, fruit juice, eggs, beans and cereal. <br />We also got the kids off of Medicaide for children...
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    Lumens and Candlepower comparison

    I am thinking of ordering a new flashlight. The ones I have found are LED, so are rated in Lumens. I am trying to find out if they will be bright enough for my use. I know about how bright Candlepower is because I can compare to my mag light, but have no clue if the lumens I am looking at are...
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    Photo RADAR speed traps...

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    Traffic stop with trucker

    One night out on the highway a Deputy Sheriff stopped a semi truck for speeding. The deputy approached the driver and asked for his drivers license. The trucker told the deputy he did not have a license, that it had been suspended. The deputy thought he had a good arrest at that point, so he...
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    The farm hand

    A farm hand was driving around the countryside checking out the crops for the farmer boss. After about an hour the boss gets a call on the radio from the farm hand. The hand says "Boss, I got a problem. I hit a pig on the road and he's stuck under the truck. He's still wriggling, what should I...
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    Tragedy at the lake last night.

    Last night or early this morning aound 0230 I was dispatched to assist the next county over search for 2 boaters on the lake. The boaters men I know from here in my town. <br /><br />I found out that they had been missing about 12 hours by that time. Yesterday they purchased a 12 foot boat with...
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    a little riddle

    I am sure a lot of you have heard this. If you have heard it before hold off and see how many are open minded enough to get it on their own. It took me a few minutes thought.<br /><br />What is greater than God<br />More evil than Satan?<br />The poor have it<br />the rich want it?<br />If you...
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    Childrens rights at school?

    Things are definately going too far.<br /><br />My wife teaches in a small school now since January. Yesterday she got a memo from the administration saying no drinks in the classroom anymore except water and coffee. <br />That is not too bad an idea, until the reason comes up.<br />The students...
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    Hailing Heycods

    Did you get my E-mail messages? Sorry couldn't help more. Will keep checking for you and let you know if something comes up.
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    1450 posts...

    This one makes 1450 posts for me. It feels like only a few days ago I signed up. It's been fun cussing and discussing the boating world, debating life, and just killing time here with everyone.
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    Ford engine identification.

    Am looking to buy a 1979 Ford F150. Under the hood says 5.8L engine. It has been too many years since I have been in the shop, is this a 351, 400, or 390? <br /><br />The VIN number is F14HPEG4801. Is there anyplace I can go online to check this code and see what was put in factory as far as...
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