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    Jeff J replied to the thread Water pump rebuild after 11 years and 600 hours.
    I like the OP has a good way to monitor water pump health without disassembling the lower unit. Some manufacturers say to replace the...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Pontoon Questions: Jacking it up while on trailer? & What's this called?.
    This is something I have done a few times to repair trailers and/or give the welder access for repairs on the tubes. I was brought one...
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    Jeff J reacted to airshot's post in the thread Bearing buddy issues with Like Like.
    Been using BB for decades, no issues after I followed the instructions closely ! Early on I was over filling them. Then they came out...
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    Jeff J reacted to chrisgt's post in the thread Bearing buddy issues with Like Like.
    I have never understood what problem bearing buddies are trying to solve. They are another point for water ingress and don't seem to do...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread why I still prefer gauges in my cars.
    Bad idea unless only going a couple of miles. I burned up an engine when I was in my early twenties trying to limp a hose with a pin...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread How To Remove This Prop Help Needed.
    Yeah, it could be pretty tight, doubly so if just grunted on. Also, if the hub is truly spun, a block of wood holding a blade may not...
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    Jeff J reacted to cwella's post in the thread Hard to steer, can i oil or grease unit with Like Like.
    Yes, but it depends on the steering type. Cable steering: Grease the tilt tube and cable end with marine grease. Do not oil the cable...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    I just checked the specs on the bluetop. It’s actually a dual purpose deep cycle battery. 800 CCA so plenty of the correct power to use...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    I’ve been starting my 70hp with a deep cycle for a few years. Current start battery is an Optima Blue Top. It was my trolling motor...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    Batteries should be matched if they are permanently tied together. Same age, type, size and capacity. A lead acid “start” battery should...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    I will help you read it. Every boat I have had until recently had trolling motor battery and a start battery. “Recent upgrade to a 24v...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    I guess did not read what you quoted.
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    Jeff J replied to the thread Best way to fasten bow rails?.
    It had been cracked for a while but probably not readily visible when installed without close inspection.
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    Jeff J replied to the thread BAT 1, BAT 2, ALL Switch.
    Easier yet, remove the switch. No boat I have ever owned has had one and I have never had an issue. Recent upgrade to a 24v trolling...
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    Jeff J replied to the thread new to pontoons.
    Yeah, have to stay within CG limits. Landing gear has a lot to do with gross weight. Many aircraft can’t land as heavy as they can...
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