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    transporting two tandem kayaks

    i am about to purchase a pair of perception rambler tandem kayaks, and would like to know the best way to transport them on a roof rack. each is 13' 6" long, 34" wide, and weighs 74 lbs. i have a 2005 Pathfinder (aka typical mid-sized suv), and would like to now if it is possible to transport...
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    new trailer tires -- best bang for the $

    need a new set of tires for my trailer. currently i have a pair of ST215/75D14 Carlisle Sure Trail ST, which came originally with the trailer. is this a good brand, or is there something better? i am just looking for the best bang for the dollar.
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    teflon paste for exaust manifold drain plug?

    i am about to replace female drain plug on the exhaust manifold, and was wondering if using a teflon paste is a good idea? i tried teflon tape, but it just would not stay on properly.
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    unfavorable throttle position during start

    of the bat, the engine starts just fine. what i do not like is the throttle position when i start it. back in 2002 when i just got the boat, i would set the throttle at about 10:30 and then turn the key. nowdays, i have to set the throttle all the way down to 9:00 in order for the engine to...
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    busted thread in gearcase dipstick hole

    '02 volvo penta 5.0gl i/o i managed to completely kill the entire thread in the dipstick hole in the outboard's bearing cover. its the hole where the gearcase oil dipstick screws into. i guess that i used to tighten it too much, and that degraded the thread over the years. i hastily purchased...
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    prop shaft grease

    '02 volvo penta 5.0gl Clymer's manual states that i need "volvo penta prop shaft grease" part # 1141644. i recently bought Amsoil "special formula synthetic water resistant lithium complex grease" for the gimbal bearing, and the service guy said that the same grease can be used for the prop...
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    bad old fuel

    hi. first post ever. please be gentle, but no sugarcoating eather, please =) i have a 2002 glastron 195 with volvo penta sx 5.0. i have a half a tank of really old fuel in it. i attempted to syphon it out through the intake hole, as well as through the hose that leads to the fuel pump. both...
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