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    CANNING DEER MEAT

    I am aware that most fishmen also hunt, so here we go> There must be several different receipts to can deer meat. I would like for you to share them with me for i have never did this, but i do plan on trying to this fall. I have talked to a few and they are not real sure of how to do this>...
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    Pond/lake

    I posted this on nothing to do with boats but i want to give it maximum exposure. I am in the process of purchasing a new home with a pond/lake Man made 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 acres. It is now in good condition and i want to maintain it like that. It has bluegills, and large mouth bass and a couple of...
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    Water Pond or small lake

    I am in the process of purchasing a new home that has a fishing pond/lake. Man made i am sure.<br />It is aprox l 1/2 acre to 1 3/4 acre. This pond is in exc shape now with plenty of Blue Gill and Large Mouth bass and i believe a couple of grass carp. I need help in keeping this pond/lake in...
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    Crawfish

    Crayfish or crawfish either one ok with me for i have heard them called everything. They are a favorite food for catfish and small mouth bass here and i have used them for bait close to 50 years. I have never been able to keep them alive for long once placed on the hook. I hook them through...
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    Fish Bait

    Does anyone have a way to home keep minows alive.<br />Have tried several things and they just do not seem to do the job they still die on me.<br />Any suggestions please.
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    Year and Has anyone ever seen one

    Name indicates it is a Mercury IEKHAEFER MARK 10.<br />SN: 1070377. located in a garage elder gentleman passed away. Do not believe motor has been run in 40 years. Still looks brand new just as if it come out of a new box. Can anyone tell me anything about this motor history etc. I am...
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    Questions

    I just tonight obtained a 200 Mercury 20HP Model 3069467. It appears in exc condition. I believe that it is a 1971 No sure<br />Checked bottom unit, (no oil) appeared to be greese in there. Could there be instead of oil?<br />There are two screws i presume to fill at the bottom and force out...
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    Plugs

    My book that came with the motor 9.5 evinrude 1969 model recommends spark plugs of: Champion J4J , AC M42K, Auto Light A21X None of these are now available. Book at walmart indicates Champion of JBC which i purchased however they do not seem to perform as good as old plugs. Any ideas if these...
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    Short Shaft compared to Long

    I have a 14 foot Jon boat with a short shaft motor installed, came across a long shaft with recommended horse power for the boat. I am wondering what i would have to do if anything on installing the long shaft. Short shaft presently works fine. Would i have to install a jack plate that i know...
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    Question and opinion

    Did they quit making the Mariner? Was they dependable? 15HP Short Shaft.
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    Compression

    I used a auto compression tester to check the compression on my 9.5. and neither cylinder would reg anything. Will this tester work on a boat engine or was my tester defective? Motor has compression i am sure starts and runs good in barrel but not on the water on the back of the boat./
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    Flywheel removal

    I have been trying without luck to remove flywheel on 9.5. evinrude. Any one know of a good way to remove it? Cannot get a puller under it or i have the wrong kind.
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    What year Please

    Thinking about purchasing a 25HP Evinrude MODEL: 25502B SN: E0010060 What year please
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    New Post same motor

    9.5 Evinrude. Previously replaced gas tank, new gas, primer bulb, new gas line, new fuel pump, clean carub twice. Motor starts pretty good however once engaged in either forward or reverse motors quits. Appears like it is running out of gas, runs fine in barel. Any suggestions will be...
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    Jet Motors

    How about addressing the pros and cons of jet outboards. <br />How do they handle?<br />How relailable?<br />I only know that 50/35 means 50 is the power heard and 35 is the true horsepower.<br />all information would be appreciated.
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