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Lpgc reacted to Ifishmuskie2's post in the thread Trailer wheel bearings - standard or stainless with Like.

Lots of grades of SS some rust some don’t. I never knew trailer bearings are available in SS. I’ve never pulled a rusty bearing out...

Jan 22, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer.

I rebuilt my engine (Ford 302) because cracked exhausts allowed water into cylinders. Seems the water removes the oil film which leads...

Jan 22, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to mart284's post in the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer with Like.

Well, we did check the compression on cold engine and all was good, also no major visible burns, however it was always flooded when...

Jan 22, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to mart284's post in the thread 2002 5,7 Mercruiser exhaust manifold keeps cracking - 5 times this summer with Like.

Well, engine did not fail after the valve spring replacement, however... water going thru made it burn oil a lot more than needed...

Jan 22, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread Trailer wheel bearings - standard or stainless.

Thanks for all the comments, seems to confirm what I thought, I'll buy standard bearings. As said I won't be fitting new bearings...

Jan 22, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to Chris1956's post in the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery with Like.

A lot of times paint and varnish will not adhere to linseed oil. e.g. My parents had cedar clapboard on their house in the 50's...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.

I understand what you're saying and it makes sense, yet I've applied several coats of the old timer mix which is 1 part boiled linseed...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc posted the thread Trailer wheel bearings - standard or stainless in Trailers and Towing.

For a trailer that gets dipped in seawater and freshwater is it better to fit standard spec wheel bearings or stainless steel bearings...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

@Scott Danforth . . . thank you for any information/ideas that you can provide. Not withstanding further discussion after the design...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread Swap wood panel in upholstery.

I knew I'd forgotten to do something... Make the drain / vent holes doh! I've done that now, more of a faff making the holes with the...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to tpenfield's post in the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards with Like.

Yes, I noticed that it is epoxy resin. So, epoxy to laminate it as well? What are the poly equivalents? Maybe I can look them up...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread I/O (Sterndrive) Conversion to Outboards.

Hope this doesn't mean you'll have to backtrack and redo any of the work you've already done..? I didn't know what G10 was, Googled...

Jan 21, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread Is there a complete service guide?.

Instead of starting a new thread on the same subject about wheel bearings I'll tag on the end of this thread. What's the best type of...

Jan 20, 2026
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Lpgc reacted to alldodge's post in the thread Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI with Like.

Original problem was a hot start issue and now after injectors came back from testing the motor is flooding. While the hot start issue...

Jan 20, 2026
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Lpgc replied to the thread Mercruiser 350 MAG MPI.

The lock up and rear port side cylinder pumping out a lot of fuel suggests hydraulic lock due to the injector on that cylinder being...

Jan 20, 2026

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