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    How to test drive a boat

    http://www.toughboats.com/video.cfm?fullscreen=1&filename=Toughboats_BubbaCRevLegal Happy Thursday
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    1977 85HP Head Gasket Replacement Question

    Can the gasket for the 115 HP of similar vintage be used on this motor? The reason I ask is the part numbers from Evinrude are different 85HP = 0318662 115HP = 0318358 but Sierra list the same part number for both engines 18-2959. Thanks
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    NASA Report on Columbia

    I have been sitting here for over an hour now reading through this document (download from cnn). I am glad someone openly discussed the occupants during the break up of the shuttle instead of just the failure. I remember the horrible debate as to the final demise of the Challenger crew, I am...
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    Painted Anodes?

    Does painting/coating an anode effect the efficiency or life of the anode assuming there is a good connect between the anode and base metal?
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    Clips for Throttle Cable Connection

    Anyone know where I can pick up the little stainless clips that secure the throttle cable to the throttle connection. I have a 1974 85HP. I wasn't able to locate them on the brp exploded views.
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    Got shocked but don't know why

    I have rigged up a switch like this: http://www.iboats.com/Seachoice_Push_Button_Switches/dm/*******.227633901--list_time.1223069551--**********.928053075--view_id.47126 Basically a metal momentary push switch. When testing for the first time, I got a good shock when I pushed the button. How...
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    Spark issue '74 85HP

    Weird problem here with the ignition system. Here is the setup: I have a charged new starting battery connected to the engine. The wiring harness is disconnected from the boat. I am using a remote starter switch connected between the battery cable and the small post on the solenoid. All of...
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    1977 85hp water pump question

    Just dropped the lower unit on this engine and began to dissassemble the water pump. I removed the cover (plastic), impeller, and plate. The first thing I noticed was a rubber gasket under the plate. This is kind of strange because all of the exploded views of this section that I have seen do...
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    3 bank charger but only 1 battery

    I am in the process of building a boat and I have been using a deep cycle 12v to test the electrical system. I cannot afford the starting batteries just yet, so I only have 1 battery that needs to be charged. I got a 3 bank ProMariner charger off ebay, it was such a deal I just couldn't pass...
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    Cleaning Contacts in Wire Harness

    I have a '75 85 HP with the red male/female wiring harness connection. I would like to clean both the receptors and prongs but I really can't think if a good way to do it. The space it too tight for my fingers and sand paper and I am worried that a chemical might eat the rubber Any help...
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    Scale/Oxidation in lower unit

    I have just dropped the lower unit on a 1975 85 HP for the first time(my first time). The seller assured me that the motor was only run in fresh water. There is a build up of powdery white stuff that is on just about every surface. I am assuming that it is just built up aluminum "rust" (I...
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    Make a regular light into a blinking light

    What electronic apparatus do I wire in between the power source and bulb to make a regular bulk into a blinking light (like a warning light)?
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    Rope Starting a Larger Outboard

    My 1977 85HP Johnson has a little pocket inside the cowl with a rope and wooden handle for pull starting the engine. First, is this a practical piece of equipment, can this motor really be started by a normal person underway? (not in a lab with Hercules pulling on the rope) Secondly, if I...
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    When is a power tool too expensive?

    The other day I got an email from some store advertising the new Festool Chop saw. The ad stated the low low price of $1300.00. THIRTEEN HUNDRED! For a 10" chop saw? Don't get me wrong, I know that higher expense = higher quality, but at what point does this no longer really work. I am...
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    How to Label Wires

    What product/method should I use to label the wiring in a boat? I have thought about getting a portable label maker, but they are $$$ and don't know if the labels will hold up. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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