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    Rust/Iron in water...help!

    I need some help. My wife and I just finished a complete remodel on a house we bought. It's in the country and has a lot of rust/iron. I have a softener (it's working), I use pellets that are supposed to help remove rust, and a filter (I'm using filters that are supposed to remove rust). I've...
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    Towing Boat and Jeep

    Looking for ideas. I need to tow my boat (23' Sea Ray) and my '78 CJ 5. Need to go about 250 miles. I don't want to buy a trailer because this will be a one time deal. I have access to a fifth wheel/gooseneck F-350. Plenty of pulling power, but not sure how to go about it. I have a 20' equipment...
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    New Toy!!!

    I got a new, to me, toy today. 1979 CJ5, 350, 3 speed. It's the 3rd jeep I've owned. I had to sell the last one, a 2004 Rubicon, when gas prices jumped a few years ago. It was my daily driver and I couldn't justify filling it up with gas twice a week. This one will be for sunny days when I can't...
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    Best Birthday Present Ever!

    Thought I would share the best birthday present I've ever had. I turn 40 this week. My wife gave me a present I'll never be able to top. I've been a Buckeye fan for as long as I can remember. To my suprise, my wife planned an entire trip to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans without me knowing about...
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    Ignition Problem - 2006 Lincoln Zephyr

    Need some help with my mother in laws Lincoln. She drove the car yesterday with no problems. Today the ignition won't turn. I tried different keys, but that didn't help. The wheels are straight and the steering wheel isn't bound. I don't have a clue what it might be (except maybe a bad...
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    Sad, but funny!

    I've mentioned on here before that I'm in law enforcement. Years ago I responded to a call of an unruly female child. I got on the scene and saw my sergeant (now my Chief) getting his ars kicked by a 98 pound, 15 year old girl. She ripped his shirt and kicked him in the privates :eek:! It wasn't...
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    Picture help on my PC!

    Hey guys, I was recently given several photographs of my dad (who was killed in a car crash in 1975, when I was 4). I have six sisters and none of us have more than a couple. I was given several from a guy I didn't even know (long story, but very cool guy). Anyway, I have the ability to scan...
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    Help finding EZ Loader parts!

    I have an EZ Loader trailer. I'm not sure what year because the plate is worn off, but the boat is an '87. I broke off a wobble bracket and I'm having trouble finding a replacement. Can anyone help? It's a double bracket, 9" wide, and 1" diameter. I've found plenty of 18" and 14", but no 9". Any...
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    Mechanic bill........what would you do?

    I've asked for help on here with an overheat problem to the point it makes me nauseous. You guys were awesome, but I couldn't find the problem. I decided to check out a shop about 1/2 an hour from my house. Called them and spoke to the service manager. Explained the situation, he said we charge...
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    Riser Question

    5.7 Mercruiser. Is it normal for one riser to be hotter than the other? Port side isn't hot at all and the stbrd side is warm, but not so hot that you can't hold your hand on it. I have a temp gun, but loaned it to a friend. I'm fighting an overheat at idle problem and grasping at anything now...
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    Putting lower unit back on - Alpha I

    Long story short, I've been having some overheating problems and it's turned into a nightmare. I pulled the lower unit off (for the third time) to replace the water pump (for the second time). Don't ask, I'm an idiot! Anyway, by the third time pulling the lower unit off I was a little ticked...
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    Part Numbers Help!

    I have a 1987 Mercruiser 5.7, with an Alpha I drive. I know this is probably a stupid question, but does anyone have a good website for looking up part numbers for general things (thermostats, water pump housings, things like that)? Thanks again guys
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    Daughter had a great day!!!

    I've mentioned on here before that my daughter has cerebral palsy. We were lucky enough to participate in a fundraiser this afternoon. The handicapped kids got to play flag football with Ohio State Football players. They had "football buddies". The "buddies" pushed them, caught the ball for...
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    Quicksilver 1912P17 - PICTURES ADDED

    I have a 1987 Searay Sorrento - 23', Mercruiser 5.7, Alpha I. The part number on my prop says it's a Quicksilver 1912P17. I've searched Iboats, but with no luck. What does the number tell you? I need a new prop. Thanks for the help guys.
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    Can you believe a racoon did this?

    My neighbor called tonight. He's a hospice nurse and was at a clients house about 20 - 25 minutes from me. He locked his keys in his car and the local PD wouldn't help (he just bought the car used and he hasn't had an extra set of keys made yet). He knows I'm a police officer and wanted to ask...
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