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    Older Popup Camper - Good Deal or Not

    Mrs. bh357 briefly looked at a popup camper on the side of the road. I called the owner and was able to get the following information. 1987 Palomino Pony The Good: Canvas replaced in 2004 new carpeting in 2004 overall in good condition has awning (good condition with no leaks) No known roof...
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    Spark Plug Question

    1963 Merc 1000. The manual calls for J4J plugs. Currently, the motor has RJ6C plugs, which were in the motor when I got it. The motor seems to run good. What are the significant differences between these plugs? Does anyone know why the other plugs would've been subbed? I will be replacing...
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    General Tuneup - Replacement of Ignition Components and Overall Health of Engine

    I have a 1963 Merc 1000, and am in the process of tuning her up. Here is a video of a hole shot, which subjectively reflects how the engine is currently running. http://webpages.charter.net/larsonboat/Misc/Hole%20Shot.wmv The motor is on a 1973 Larson XL-5 (14 foot fiberglass). In the video...
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    Seafoam and Bogging - Less Bogging on Upper Carb

    1963 Merc 1000. I finally ran some seafoam deep creep through my engine yesterday evening, letting it sit overnight. When I sprayed it into the carb throats (one at a time), it seemed to bog down the most on the bottom 2 carbs. When I sprayed the sea foam into the top carb, it didn't bog near...
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    No Charging or Tach - 1963 Merc 1000

    I have a 1963 Merc 1000, and the motor is not charging the battery. The tach is also not working. I checked the rectifier by disconnecting one of the yellow wires, and checking the continuity across the terminals (yellow to ground, yellow to red). I showed continuity in one direction, but not...
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    Possibly the Ultimate in Pro Athlete Stupidity

    Some details have emerged from Eddie Griffin's (Minn. TWolves Center) March car accident. In his accident, he ran into a parked car. Well, it turns out (suprise, suprise) that he was allegedly drunk when the accident occurred. But, if driving drunk wasn't' stupid enough, there are some other...
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    Hole Shot Video - My Larson XL5

    I had my boat out for the first time this year yesterday. Aside from a bit of a reverse issue, which I have been battling for a couple of years since I got the motor running, it ran great. I still need to prop it correctly, but right now the tach is not working (most likely a bad rectifier)...
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    #%%^^# Reverse - 1963 Merc 1000

    After having my l/u apart the better part of last year, I finally put my boat back in the water.<br />The past couple of years, I have been trying to sort out a reverse issue. Reverse was slipping when I gave the motor much throttle.<br />Late last year, I placed a small (~1/16") shim behind...
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    Removal of Outdoor Carpeting - Residue and Adhesive

    What is the best way to remove the residue from outdoor carpeting. I have ripped up the carpet, and scraped off the backing that was still attached to the concrete.<br />There is still some residue on the concrete from the backing, along with the adhesive.<br /><br />My plan right now is to use...
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    Detroit Sports - The Seventh Sign

    Well the Detroit choke Red Wings were eliminated in the first round :( .<br /><br />Now, the Pistons are staring at possible elimination tonight :( . (Shut yer trap, Sheed. Do I get my money back on your guarantees :confused: )<br /><br />Somehow, in the middle of all this, our Tigers...
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    Row Row Row Your Boat...

    Gently across the ocean :eek: <br /><br />Seriously, I hope he makes it. :)
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    Mountain Biking

    Are there any mountain bike riders out there in Iboats-land? Last summer I got back into riding. I did a fair bit of riding my first couple of years of college, but until last summer I hadn't ridden in about 6 years. I started riding again as part of my decision to eat healthier and get in...
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    Man Finds Purse

    It's nice to know that there are honest folk out there :D .
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    They don't call it Dope for nothing

    Hey Officer... please check my crack pipe. <br /><br />Another criminal mastermind at work :confused: :confused: :confused: .
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    How to Bail Your Buddy out of Jail

    Easy... Just throw a party :confused: .<br />Now, who's going to bail them out :confused: .
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