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    Rewiring my o/b

    Okay, My wires are crumbling apart on my 1978 55hp Evinrude and I need to replace them. I've been looking around this website and cannot for the life of me find any info on what gauge of wire I need. My manual does not refer to any kind of gauge wire either. I am not replacing the battery to...
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    1978 - 55hp Evinrude...no water exiting

    Hi All, It's been a while since I've been on here... I have an issue with my outboard. It's a 1978 - 55hp Evinrude...model number 55875s I got lazy and let it sit for a couple years, but recently I cleaned out the carbs and got it running but no water was coming out through the p-hole. I bought...
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    1991 Chev S-10 transmission question

    Hi All, Well, once again I'm having issues with my wonderful truck. 1991 Chev S-10 4X4 So, it's cold here in Canada and my truck does not want to go into reverse when I first start it up. It will go into reverse when it's warmed up....that's not an issue. Now I have a spare truck that I...
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    Hood release cable came off

    Hi All, It's been a while since I've been posting here. Just lurking most the time. I have a 1991 Chev S-10 and my friend closed the hood of my truck and the cable came off of the release clip(or whatever it is called). I can get part of my hand under the hood by prying the plastic grill out...
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    There's a hole in my metal gas tank on my mini bike

    I have a 1971 Arctic Cat 50cc mini bike and when I let my sister take it for a spin, the bolts came loose on the tank and the tank fell off and my sis ran over the gas tank, thus putting a hole in the tank. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas how I can fix this at home, or would it be...
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    Un-installing a car alarm

    Hi guys: I have a 1989 Mazda 323 (no power locks or power anything on the car), which is going to the junk yard pretty soon, but it has a car alarm that I would like to take off of it before I get rid of it. The only info I have about the car alarm is the remote key chain. It says it is a UNGO...
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    Another idling question...Mazda 323

    Hi all. I posted a few weeks ago about a car that I got. 1989 Mazda 323 1.6 litre. History of car: My friend who owned it before said he replaced the distributor (so that could be an issue). When it idles, it will idle around 800rpm - 1500 rpm. It will idle at 800rpm for 5 seconds, then idle...
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    Laptop info needed

    Hi, I plan on swapping a 1989 Mazda 323, worth around $500, for a laptop computer. I just have a question about laptops. What kind of laptop should I trade for. Minimum requirements is what I mean. Eg: I need it to be wireless. I'm just wondering about the ram and hard drive stuff, etc... How do...
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    1991 Chev S-10 idling question

    I have a question about the idling. 1991 Chev S-10 4X4 Automatic 4.3 liter. My truck idles fine for the first 10 minutes (I guess while it warms up), then it all of a sudden revs up real fast and stays like that. Around 3500rpm! If I tap the gas pedal, it bogs down and dies. Then it won't...
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    Landscaping quotes

    Hi everyone, I have an opportunity to start a landscaping company, but need to quote the job and I am not sure how to do it. I have done landscaping before and am familiar with most aspects of it. This first contract is for a car dealership, not a huge one though. And I already have a couple...
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    Life Insurance...touchy subject

    Hi All! I have been wondering about this for a little bit. I was thinking about putting life insurance on my mother. She is not about to die or anything like that, but my friends and I are getting to that age where our parents are getting older and some of them are passing away. I see some of...
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    Need parts...what year motors will work for my Merc

    Hi All, I got my first Merc! 50hp and it's a pull start. Serial number is 7174509. I'm still trying to figure out what year it is and if I need parts, what motors will work. I'm sure the parts are interchangeable between certain years. I want to change it over to an electric start and need a...
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    Raccoons....getting rid of them

    Hi All, I was just reading some past posts regarding getting rid of raccoons, but a couple more tips couldn't hurt. I have a family of 4 raccoons living under my shed...I saw them last night head for cover when I went in the back yard. I do not want to relocate them with a cage and don't want...
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    just a quick question...

    I have a 50hp merc and I need to transport it in my car...what side is best to lie it down on, while in transport? Does it make a difference? Thanks, Brother Chris.
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    Lets see your smoker

    Hey all, I'm going to make my own smoker since I am catching lots of salmon now. I've seen small smokers at Tackle shops and Walmart etc, but I'd rather make my own, even if I have to spend the same amount of money as a new one. I'd like to see pics of your homemade smokers so I can get an...
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