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    Torsion axle

    Re: Torsion axle I've had the trailer since 2006. I like the ride; it's smooth and doesn't bounce.
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    yamaha 115

    I decarbed my yamaha c115. After decarb it has a miss at idle. I replaced all plugs. After running on muffs for a few minutes I checked the new plugs. Three are clean, but one is fouled (wet, with a lot of carbon). I switched ign. coils and the problem stayed with the cylinder. I have good...
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    Yamaha C115 decarb

    I recently decarb 'd my inherited Yamaha C115 with 330 hours. It had never been decarbed before. It ran fine before the decarb (I used the small remote tank with premix and sea foam method). After the first trip out the motor ran very rough at idle. I assumed that there must still be carbon...
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    paint replacement

    My deckboat currently has an ablative paint applied to the hull. This boat used to sit in saltwater 70% of the year, but now will sit on a trailer most of the time and only used in fresh water. When it's ready for new paint I want to replace the paint just for cosmetic reasons (the hull was...
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    engine noise

    My 1997 C115 makes a low "pinging" noise when it reaches 5100 rpms. It is not overheating and does not make the noise below 5100. There are no unusual vibrations. The gas has stabilizer in it and is appr.5-6 months old. I've still got 1/2 a tank to burn off before adding new gas. What other...
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    Mirror Extenders

    Can anyone recommend mirror extenders for a 2004 Silverado? Are they even worth it?
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    Chevy towing hurricane

    I am going to be towing a 22' Hurricane from FL to WV. As best as I can gather the boat+trailer weight should be around 3500lbs. I just found out the dual axel trailer has no brakes. I will be using a 04 chevy silverado w/ v8 as the tow vehicle. Will this be safe, or should I get brakes on the...
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