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    2008 F150 trailer tail light terminal - no power

    2008 F150 4X4 Hooked up the trailer. Had a problem with trailer wires. Fixed trailer wires. Trailer is okay now. My turn signals and brake lights work but the tail lights don't (including the marker lights) So I checked my factory plug on the truck and I have power to the yellow and green...
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    Sitex SP-80MS auto pilot

    I have a 1988 28' Baha Cruiser Weekender. Twin straight inboards, cable steering. Weights about 9,000 lbs. I have a Raymarine Sport Pilot Plus on it currently but have had problems with it and Raymarine no longer services these models. I did some research and came up with the Sitex SP80Ms as...
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    Ford Tech ?- adding cruise to a 2008 F150 XL

    Have a 2008 F150 XL 4X4. It doesn't have factory cruise control. Are all trucks wired for factory cruise? Can I add the necessay componets to make factory cruise. I'm thinking the steering wheel with the cruise buttons, a couple under the hood management pieces. What else do you would think I...
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    Need GM tech - serp belt rpl on 1995 Old 88 ####UPDATE####

    Any gm techs here? What is the procedure to change a serp belt on a 1995 Old 88 w/3.8L? It looks like it runs through the motor mount. Do you have to loosen or remove the motor mount? If this is true, no wonder they went bankrupt. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    side channels for vhf radios

    Alot of charter boats in our area use "side channels" on their vhf radios to communicate. I am told several older radios are easily converted to get these side channels. Is anyone familiar with what I am asking? Does anyone know what make and model radios are easily converted to get these side...
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    "dry gas" vs ISOPROPYL Alcohol

    I've noticed products selling as "dry gas" state "contains Isopropyl Alcohol". Would you consider these interchangable? I have IA that is 70%. Could this be used as "dry gas"? What would you think is a safe ratio if this can be used? Thanks
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    car covers

    I'm looking for a car cover. I'm working on a 1985 Corvette. I'll be storing it on my concrete driveway in NE Ohio, so we have all kinds of weather (snow, rain, sun, temps from -10 to 95 F). What would be a good cover to get? What should I expect to pay? How long would you expect it to last? Thanks
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    coupler installation 1999 XL1200 LTD w/PV's

    How can I install a coupler on my 1200 ltd without the special tool? Motor is out of the ski. Should I put anything on the threads? Loctite? Never-seize? Thanks.
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    Quick winterization question

    Machine is a 1993 Yamaha WR500. To winterize- 1. Add stabile to full tank of fuel 2. Run machine a few out of water to blow water out of exhaust 3. Spray fogging oil in carb This is used in freash water only. Anything I missed? Thanks
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    How to re-dye a jet ski cover

    I have a canvas jet ski cover I'd like to re-dye. It's purple, but sun faded. Any ideas or suggestions on how best to proceed? I was thinking of just buying some RIT dye and doing it in my washing machine. Good idea or what? Any better suggestions? Thanks.
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    Looking for a primer ball

    Does anyone make a primer ball (maybe something along the lines of an outboard tank style) for a 1993 Yamaha WR500? What's available out there? Where can I get one? Thanks
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    1993 Yamaha WR500 a couple questions

    1. Does this machine have a rubber water pump impeller similiar to an I/O boat that will wear out quickly if started out of the water? What can be done to run it on a trailer to make a few adjustment? 2. I'm also having a hard time starting it cold unless I give it a shot of starting fluid...
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    Fuse box location 2003 Ford Expedition

    The owners manual states "lower right side of instument panel, remove cover". I've looked and didn't see anything that resembled a fuse panel cover. Most have someting engraved in them and simply snap off. Anyone know if this is something held in by mechanical fasteners? Where is it located? Thanks.
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    20W-40 oil question

    I just picked up a 1988 Yamaha YFM 200 4 wheeler. The manual calls for 20W-40 oil when changing the oil. 20W-40 seems very difficult to find. Can I use 10W-40, 15W-40 or 20W-50 (all are easy to find)? Thanks.
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    Anybody ever hear of a Wet Jet Sport II?

    Anyone have information about a wave runner made by Wet Jet called a Sport II? I think they were made around 1990-1993. Are parts still available? Any idea what the value of one of these would be? Thanks for any information you can provide.
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