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    Wha prop do I need? all numbers included

    Hello to all. I am in need of some prop advice. I am looking for a 3 blade alum prop tuned for top end. Dont care much for low end, its a fishing boat, wont be pulling anything. just want as much speed as I can get out of this rig. Here are the numbers: Boat...alum fishing. 16' length...
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    online "College Certificate"

    I am thinking of taking an online course. I havent found anything in my area that fits what I want or my schedule. I work lots of hours and simply would have trouble keeping any schedule.After a long search I found this course. http://www.georgebrown.ca/Marketing/FTCal/caet/T903.aspx I found...
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    Mildred and Earl

    Really not appropriate for this site.
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    OMC Rectifier Warning

    I have been searching for a deal on a rectifier for my outboard and came across this warning on one of the websites "OMC REGULATOR 35AMP CROSSFLOW. Warning!! Walmart and AutoZone marine batteries are incompatible with this regulator. The Duralast and Everstart batteries are overcharging and...
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    Stuck Bolts

    I have read several posts on here about frozen/stuck bolts on outboards . I have a question....do the manufacturers apply an anti-sieze compound to anything while being assembled? If so, Why isnt it working. If not, why not? Thanks
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    removing lower unit...whats the trick???

    1995 85 horse johnson. J85ttleo. v4 I have factory shop manual. I am doing a water pump change. Did step by step from manual but unit only drops about an inch. I think the shift rod is catching. The manual says to shift into reverse, then pull the retaining pin from the shift lever. push the...
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    joke

    Five surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered." The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is...
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    Old Cow

    Hillary Clinton and her driver was cruising along a country road one evening when an ancient cow loomed in front of the car. The driver tried to avoid it but couldn't -- the aged bovine was struck and killed. Hillary told her driver to go up to the farmhouse and explain to the owners what had...
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    Testing a water cooled rectifier

    I purchased a used 85 horse Johnson (j85ttleo). I was only able to run it once before putting away for winter. While doing some work on it I noticed that a couple wires comming from the rectifier are disconnected and taped off. I have the Factory manual, but all I found in there was a test while...
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    j85ttleo trim sender wiring?

    I am trying to wire up the trim sender. at the sender i have a tan/white and a black. The trim gauge has one sender terminal. I have the factory manual, but it doesnt say what the wires are. I am guessing the tan/white is the sender wire. The black i am not sure of. what is the correct way to...
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    Mp3 player questions

    Going to purchase an Mp3 player for a christmas gift. want to spend no more than $175.00. doesnt matter who makes it. Just want the most features, and not to complicated to use.rechargeable battery life, at least 2 gigs important. What are some good ones from personal experiences. what are the...
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    Windows XP Password protect installs?

    We have a homework only computer which seems to install yahoo, msn, and aol messenger all by itself :/ How can I set it so nothing can be installed without a password? Thanks
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    Service Engine Soon Light on....Please help

    2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 6.0 Codereader reads 4 codes. They are as follows... P0140 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Sensor CKT no activity P0 160 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Sensor CKT no activity P0140 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Sensor CKT no activity P0160 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Sensor CKT no activity This truck has 4...
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    Tire size ?

    I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500. The factory size tires are LT245/75R16 load range E. I found a set on craigs list but the size is 265/75R16 Load range E. Whats the difference? Will these tires fit? Thanks
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    Johnson service manual ?

    I have a 1995 johnson j85ttleo. I found a used factory service manual but its for model year 1994. Are there any major differences in that one year? Will the 94 manual be much different than the 95? Thanks
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