Thanks for the help.

[AMD Rules]

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While this may be the wrong spot to thanks Clams Canino ..... I feel he deserves praise anywhere it can be written. He is clearly a mechanical encyclopedia of information, complete with a built in keyboard and desire to chat about old motors. <br /><br />Thumb-up to Clams Canino .... a superb resource here at iboats.

 

[andrewkafp]

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Let's see<br /><br />Merc Forums alone.. early days<br />12footer "Never met a Merc I didn't love"<br />Nathan in Arkansas "Keep those carbs clean or KA BLOOEY"<br />TMD "I'm mot blowing smoke"<br />alomg with<br />JB,DJohns19,,Hooty,ZMOZ,Schematic,Rickdb1boat, Alcan, Jasonj..<br /><br />Lately <br /><br />The Clamster..., Rodbolt, Phatmanmike,

 

[Tful1269]

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Joe and Paul are my 14 year old boys heros he can now go fishing in his own boat<br /> THANX ALOT FROM CENTRAL FLORIDA

 

[Pst76]

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Thanks to all on this site, I have learned more from this site than could ever be put in any manual. I have my manuals, but this site puts everything in real terms. Keep up the good work.<br />Paul

 

[riverkid]

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I want to thank all the people who have offered their input,advice,knowledge and expertise.I believe that owning an engine specific manual is imperitave if one attempts to do they're own outboard repairs.Many times a manual doesn't give reasons why something works,or,doesn't work.Manuals don't have shortcuts and are very impersonal.Troubleshooting and diagnosis can be difficult for alot of us even with the proper literature.Most of us know enough about our car motors and lawnmowers to keep those running and save a few bucks,but I think if you read alot of these posts,most of the folks who post questions here(along with the general population) are realativley new and/or,inexperienced with outboard repair.A service manual is the front door,this board and the techs and mechanics who answer our questions are the Lords of the Manor.You take the mystery out of these beasts.Sincere thanks to,Captain Rodbolt,Master Joe Reeves,Paul Moir,OBJ, Pilot JB,who keeps the vessel on an even keel,Ledgefinder,DHP Marine,Bill Kelly, a Master with a great site and prompt shipping and anyone else who takes the time to post selflessley to answer,or reassure us about our outboard dilemas.God Speed.

 

[redskin1]

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Thanks to all that responded to my question regarding reconnecting a shift linkage on a 2000 90 hp Johnson. Even with the shop manual, the advice here saved me many hours of frustration....

 

[RetNav]

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I have received advice/recommendations from so many that it is not possible to name them. I guess when you have two POS 200 hp evinrudes it requires a lot of help to get them going and there was never a lack of intelligent response to get them going. <br /><br />I always try to acknowledge help when I receive it on the same post that I was asking for help on. <br /><br />In response to your inquiry I think a thanks column would be a good idea.

 

[Capn Mike]

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My thanks as well, especially JB and DHadley. I inadvertantly learned who gives good information vs. goofy opinions......and I'll never start another oil thread!! <br /><br />

 

[drbobp]

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I, too, want to thank dhadley and the others who helped me find a particularly troublesome problem with a bad starter. It was not the starter after all...the bushing on the top of the shaft was wallowed out. <br /><br />Also, thanks to those who helped me find and fix the problems with my leaking OMC carbs!<br /><br />Great board!

 

[mike the bike]

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THANKS and HELLO,<br /> I bought my first outboards two weeks ago(a 1968 fisherman 6 non runner)I did not need to ask for any help, I found all the help I needed in this forum. now it runs great, THANKS for the good information and for saving me from the blisters that I would have got without your help.<br /> mike

 

[arboatdr]

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Thanks to all who partake in this sight. I haven't posted in a while but read weekly. There are some knoledgeable folks here who are eager to lend a hand.<br /><br />It's Friday night and I'm typing a post on I boats. Been married way too long!!! Don't tell my wife.<br /><br />Thanks agian!

 

[CATransplant]

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I'm new to this place, but have gotten excellent answers to the first question I posted. It's a wonderful thing when so many good folks are willing to offer assistance to even newcomers. <br /><br />I've also found a lot of information that was useful to me with my ancient RD-20 Johnson, by searching through messages related to it.<br /><br />I wish I could be of more assistance to others here. Perhaps as I work on this outboard, I'll learn enough to answer a question or two.<br /><br />Thanks to all who spend their time to help others!

 

[Wild Bill]

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A kind thank you to you guys that go out of your way to help us in need. Thanks

 

[noelm]

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HI<br /> i would also like to add my thanks to rodbolt, I had a small problem and his advice has got it all sorted even though I am "down under" this is the best site around for info and tips

 

[bvassel3]

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A huge THANKS from iboats to everyone who has helped in any way to make these Forums the very best in the world! From our incredible moderators who spend amazing hours...without pay!...helping others, to the many thousands of you who are so willing to share and be helpful to one another.<br /><br />As I just finished reading these "thank you" comments, I must admit that I had a lump in my throat as I read over and over again how grateful so many of you are to each other for being so willing to be helpful to others in need, and to freely share your knowledge, skills, experiences, fun and frustrations. You are an amazing group of people!<br /><br />Thanks to the newbies, willing to ask any question!<br />Thanks to the seasoned pros, willing to give great advice!<br />Thanks to the professionals, willing to share at no cost to others!<br />Thanks to the average boater willing to be a friend to someone you don't even know!<br />Thanks again to our incredible, wonderful moderators!!<br /><br />Thanks to those of you close by and far away for having the same attitude of willingness to share and help other boaters...whether from hundreds of town and cities in all 50 US States, or from around the world in Malta, Canada, UK, Australia, Germany, NZ, Netherlands, Mexico, South Africa, or from scores of other countries. You are all the very best in our book! <br /><br />I pledge to you that our Forums will continue for many, many years to come...totally free of any charge to all participants...and available to ALL who want to share as long as they are willing to abide by our simple standards of decency and respect for others. <br /><br />BV

 

[Comprimise]

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Hats off to joe reeves and CATransplant for helping me with my fuel line connector prtoblem...now i can enjoy my boat with no problems yet.... ill probably need you later

 

[zantz]

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Thanks to all who helped in the rebuild of my motor. I saved a ton of money and gained and experience my son & I will not soon forget. It just goes to show you, how no matter how much technology advances, the wise, experienced mechanic will always be needed!

 

[PACERll]

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This site is PRICELESS. I would never leave home without it. The people that have answered my questions are GEMS in a world of driveway stones. There is no way I could possibly pay for the advise and expert help I have received on here. If this site where to go down there would be 1'000's of people scratching there watches and winding there heads if you know what I mean. I personally extend my help to do whatever is necessary to keep this site alive. Have a drink on me or the whole bottle and my hats off to ya. KEEP UP THE EXCELLANT WORK!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Strauser24]

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I would like to thank you all for the information that you are giving you are very helpful and i would be spending way too much money at mechanic if it were not for you.<br /><br /><br />thank you

 

[captain spike]

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thanks to everyone that has kept the mighty "thursday" running the help you get is the best.<br /> boat and engine....$1200<br /> lifejackets and skis....$300<br /> fishing gear and beer.....$150<br />free help from iboats........PRICELESS<br /> <br /> ***1971 18'WINNER 1969 115 JONNY***